Results for 'bo beolens'

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  1. Whose Bird?
    1. Bo Beolens
    2. Michael Watkins

    Whose Bird?

    Men and Women Commemorated in the Common Names of Birds

    Presenting a potted biography of every individual who has given their name to a species of bird, this book details the life and work of the individual involved, often revealing fascinating insights about the nature of bird study and exploration in the centuries gone by.

    € 62,50
  2. Eponym Dictionary of Fishes
    1. Bo Beolens

    Eponym Dictionary of Fishes

    The Eponym Dictionary is a series of brief but concise biographies of all those people after whom fish have been named in both the vernacular and scientific names.

    € 89,95
  3. Eponym Dictionary of Odonata
    1. Bo Beolens

    Eponym Dictionary of Odonata

    Provides a listing of all those after whom damselflies and dragonflies have been namedEach entry is cross-referenced so the relationships between scientific authors, entomologists and others can be followedMany entries have been contributed by the people honoured

    € 62,50
  4. Sharks: An Eponym Dictionary
    1. Michael Watkins
    2. Bo Beolens

    Sharks: An Eponym Dictionary

    This fascinating reference book delves into the origins of the vernacular and scientific names of sharks, rays, skates and chimeras. Each entry offers a concise biography, revealing the hidden stories and facts behind each species’ name. 

    € 55,50
  5. The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles
    1. Bo Beolens
    2. Michael Watkins
    3. Michael Grayson

    The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles

    Easy to use and filled with addictive-and highly useful-information about the people whose names will be carried into the future on the backs of the world's reptiles, The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles is a handy and fun book for professional and amateur herpetologists alike.

    € 122,50
  6. The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals
    1. Bo Beolens
    2. Michael Watkins
    3. Michael Grayson

    The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals

    The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals is a highly readable and informative guide to the people whose names are immortalized in mammal nomenclature.

    € 76,95
  7. The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians
    1. Bo Beolens
    2. Michael Watkins
    3. Michael Grayson

    The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians

    Following the success of their Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles, the authors have joined forces to give amphibians a similar treatment. They have tracked down 1,609 honoured individuals and composed for each a brief, pithy biography. Altogether 2,668 amphibians are listed. 

    € 55,50