SuitabookSmall creatures and their biology
The book explains how ticks and fleas live, feed and use blood, while distinguishing their different biological purposes.
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Christine Honders - Author
A focused introduction to ticks and fleas, combining biological facts with clear visual material. Its main appeal is explaining how these small creatures live and feed, while placing Lyme disease in a broader, qualified context.
Ticks have been long known to transmit Lyme disease. However, there are more than 800 species of tick and only two of these carry disease to humans at all! That doesn t stop tick bites from being a great annoyance, especially considering they re caused by a tick sucking your blood! Often grouped with another real-life vampire, the flea, ticks use this blood to complete their life cycle while fleas use it for food. Surprising facts about the life cycle, habitat, and feeding habits of these bugs engage readers while full-color photographs bring these tiny creatures into clear view. Detailed Table of Contents, Fact Boxes, Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Graphic Organizers, Index.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA focused introduction to ticks and fleas, combining biological facts with clear visual material. Its main appeal is explaining how these small creatures live and feed, while placing Lyme disease in a broader, qualified context.
The book explains how ticks and fleas live, feed and use blood, while distinguishing their different biological purposes.
The book notes that ticks have long been associated with Lyme disease, while qualifying that only two of more than 800 species carry disease to humans.
Before reading, consider whether close photographs and discussion of blood-feeding, bites or disease might feel unpleasant. The book presents these topics as natural-history information, but individual reactions may differ.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
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