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Pollinators and pollination : Nature and Society / by Ollerton, Jeff,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.0 The pollination of flowers by insects, birds and other animals is a crucial interaction that supports both the natural world and human society. Written by one of the world's leading pollination ecologists, this book offers a unique insight into the ecology and evolution of pollinators, and why they need conserving in a rapidly changing world.
Subjects: Plant-pollinator relationships.; Pollination.; Pollinators.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pollination : the enduring relationship between plant and pollinator / by Walker, Timothy,1958-author.;
Includes bibliographical references (page 216) and index.An enticing illustrated look at pollination, one of the most astonishing marvels of the natural world. Pollination is essential to the survival of most plants on Earth. Some plants rely on the wind to transport pollen from one flower to another. Others employ an array of ingenious strategies to attract and exploit pollinators, whether they be insects, birds, or mammals. This beautifully illustrated book provides an unprecedented look at the wonders of pollination biology, drawing on the latest science to explain the extraordinarily complex relationship between plant and pollinator, and revealing why pollination is vital for healthy ecosystems and a healthy planet. Timothy Walker offers an engaging introduction to pollination biology and explores the many different tactics of plant reproduction. He shows how wind and water can be effective yet wildly unpredictable means of pollination, and describes the intimate interactions of pollinating plants with bees and butterflies, beetles and birds, and lizards and bats. Walker explores how plants entice pollinators using scents, colors, and shapes, and how plants rely on rewards as well as trickery to attract animals. He sheds light on the important role of pollination in ecology, evolution, and agriculture, and discusses why habitat management, species recovery programs, and other conservation efforts are more critical now than ever. Featuring hundreds of color photos and illustrations, Pollination is suitable for undergraduate study and is an essential resource for naturalists, horticulturalists, and backyard gardeners.
Subjects: Pollination.; Plant-pollinator relationships.; Insect pollinators.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Pollinator gardens / by Rebman, Nick,author.(CARDINAL)627824;
Includes bibliographical references and index."This book examines how pollinators affect the environment, the threats these species face, and how people can help protect them with pollinator gardens"--Grades 2-3540L
Subjects: Pollinators; Pollination; Plant-pollinator relationships;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Citizen Science [kit] by Arizona State University.The School for the Future of Innovation in Society.;
Learn how to identify and count bees and other pollinators visiting flowering plants in your area with the SciStarter Observing Pollinators kit.
Subjects: Insect pollinators.; Plant-pollinator relationships.; Bees.; Butterflies.; Flowering plants.; Research;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 7
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Citizen Science [kit] by Arizona State University.The School for the Future of Innovation in Society.;
With this kit and the GLOBE Observer app, you can help spot and report potential mosquito breeding habitats (standing water or somewhere water could collect) and the presence of dangerous mosquito larvae. Optionally, you can sample and count the larvae and try to identify the mosquito type. Mosquitoes are the world's most dangerous animal: millions of people die each year from mosquito-borne diseases. You can make a difference by helping with early warning of potential disease outbreaks. While climate and weather conditions can suggest to scientists where to expect spikes in mosquito populations during the year, we don't know for sure what is happening unless we make observations on the ground. By reporting possible mosquito habitats through the app, GLOBE Observers are able to share observations and local environmental conditions to enhance satellite-based research with local ground-based data.
Subjects: Mosquitoes.; Insects.; Plant-pollinator relationships.; Butterflies.; Bees.; Insect pollinators.; Research;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 3
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The forgotten pollinators / by Buchmann, Stephen L.,author.(CARDINAL)331635; Nabhan, Gary Paul.(CARDINAL)164856;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 225-240) and index.Foreword / Edward O. Wilson -- Introduction: Remembering the Pollinators -- 1. Silent Springs and Fruitless Falls: The Impending Pollination Crisis -- 2. Flowers: Waiting for Their Ships to Come In -- 3. Pollinators: Waiting for the Bait to Pervade the Air -- 4. The Perils of Matchmaking: Pollination of Syndromes and Plant/Pollinator Landscapes -- 5. Bees in the Bestiary, Bats in the Belfry: A Menagerie of Pollinators -- 6. Fractured Fairy Tales: Disruptions in Fragmented Habitats -- 7. Need Nectar, Will Travel: Threats to Migratory Pollinators -- 8. Holding the Globe in Our Hands: The Relentless Pressures on Plants Pollinators -- 9. Keepers of the Flame: Honey Hunters and Beekeepers from Ancient to Present Times -- 10. New Bee on the Block: Competition Between Honeybees and Native Pollinators -- 11. The Little Lives Keeping Crops Fruitful: The Economics of Pollination -- 12. Cultivating Lasting Relationships: Pollinator Gardens and Ecological Restoration -- App. 1. A Call for a National Policy on Pollination -- App. 2. Pollinators of the Major Crop Plants -- App. 3. Conservation and Research Organizations -- App. 4. Sources -- App. 5. Pollination Classes for the World's Wild Flowering Plants -- App. 6. Common Agricultural Pesticides."In The Forgotten Pollinators, Stephen L. Buchmann, one of the world's leading authorities on bees and pollination, and Gary Paul Nabhan, award-winning writer and renowned crop ecologist, explore the vital but little-appreciated relationship between plants and the animals they depend on for reproduction - bees, beetles, butterflies, hummingbirds, moths, bats, and countless other animals, some widely recognized and others almost unknown." "Scenes from around the globe - examining island flora and fauna on the Galapagos, counting bees in the Panamanian rain forest, witnessing an ancient honey-hunting ritual in Malaysia - bring to life the hidden relationships between plants animals and demonstrates the ways in which human society affects and is affected by those relationships. Buchmann and Nabhan combine vignettes from the field with expository discussions of ecology, botany, and crop science to present a lively and fascinating account of the ecological and cultural context of plant-pollinator relationships." "More than any other natural process, plant-pollinator relationships offer vivid examples of the connections between endangered species and threatened habitats. The authors explain how human-induced changes in pollinator populations - caused by overuse of chemical pesticides, unbridled development, and conversion of natural areas into monocultural cropland - can have a ripple effect on disparate species, ultimately leading to a "cascade of linked extinctions.""--Jacket.
Subjects: Pollinators.; Animal-plant relationships.; Biodiversity.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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How do animals help plants reproduce? / by Owen, Ruth,1967-(CARDINAL)300402;
Includes bibliographical references (page 32) and index.It's all about teamwork -- A flower up close -- Time for visitors -- A special delivery -- All about pollination -- Making seeds -- A perfect partnership -- Bees and our food -- Insects at work -- Bird pollinators -- A world of pollinators -- Nature's gardeners -- Investigating the world of plants.
Subjects: Pollination; Animal-plant relationships;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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A, bee, see : who are our pollinators and why are they in trouble? / by Eade, Kenneth.(CARDINAL)423553; Eade, Valentina,illustrator.;
From the author and photographer of the number one bestseller on the disappearance of the bees comes this beautifully illustrated children's book. Filled with macro photographs, this book explains who our pollinators are, what they do, why they are at risk, and what we can do to help them.--back cover.
Subjects: Bees; Pollination; Animal-plant relationships;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Insects and flowers : a biological partnership / by Brackenbury, John.(CARDINAL)374895;
Includes bibliographical references (page 156) and index.The flower as a food source -- The market for pollen -- Flower types and their pollination -- The visual world of an insect -- How insects see flowers -- Insects and flowers in a dry climate.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Pollination by insects.; Insect-plant relationships.; Insects; Flowers;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 4
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Symbiotic relationships : animals and plants working together / by Huddleston, Emma,author.(CARDINAL)814392; Nishiguchi, Michele,1962-consultant.(CARDINAL)892744;
Living together -- Mutualism -- Commensalism -- Parasitism and predation -- Evolution -- Fast facts -- Stop and think.Around the world, animals work with other living things to create unique and balanced ecosystems. Bees help plants make seeds. Birds scatter seeds, so plants can grow. Gophers loosen the soil, letting water and nutrients easily reach roots. Investigate the amazing ways animals help each other and the environment.Includes online resources (page 47) and index.
Subjects: Symbiosis; Animal behavior; Animal-plant relationships; Pollination; Herbivores; Plant-microbe relationships;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 5
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