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Sexus Botanicus: The Love Lives of Plants
Sexus Botanicus: The Love Lives of Plants is an illustrated exploration of plant reproduction, pollination, and the diversity of plant sexual characteristics. Joanne Anton combines color illustrations with examples spanning fungi, mosses, flowering plants, pollinators, and species in extreme environments.
At a glance
- Covers plant fertilization, pollination, and reproductive diversity, from mosses and fungi to flowering plants.
- Includes color illustrations hand-drawn by the author and a glossary of relevant scientific terms.
- Examples include plant and pollinator relationships and reproduction in deserts and volcanic environments.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines visual illustrations with explanations of plant reproduction and scientific terminology.
- Its examples range across ancient plant lineages, flowering plants, pollinators, and species adapted to extreme environments.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | The MIT Press |
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| Publication date | September 26, 2023 |
| Edition | First Edition |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 184 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0262546450 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0262546454 |
| Weight listed | 1.34 pounds |
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| Dimensions | 7.13 x 0.63 x 9.49 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in botany, plant reproduction, or pollination.
- Readers who value illustrated science books with a glossary.
Less suited to
- Readers looking primarily for a field guide to identifying plants or a technical reference with detailed experimental data.
Frequently asked questions
What topics does Sexus Botanicus cover?
It explores plant reproductive characteristics, fertilization, pollination, and examples of plant relationships and adaptations, including species in extreme environments.
Does the book include illustrations?
Yes. The listing describes color illustrations hand-drawn by the author throughout.
Is a glossary included?
Yes. The listing says the book includes a glossary of relevant terms.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 184 pages.
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