The Lives of the Natural World Series

The Lives of Fungi

The wonders of fungi are myriad: a mushroom poking up through leaf litter literally overnight, or the sensational hit of umami from truffle shavings. Alexander Fleming cured infections with mold and spiritual guides have long used psychedelic mushrooms to enhance understanding. Then there are the tiny threads of fungi, called hyphae, that create a communications network for the natural world while decomposing organic matter. Combining engaging and accessible text with beautiful images, The Lives of Fungi lays out all the essential facts about fungi for the mycologically curious.文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

The Lives of Moths文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

While butterflies may get more press than moths, Andrei Sourakov and Rachel Warren Chadd reveal that the lopsided attention is unjust. Moths evolved long before butterflies, and their importance cannot be overestimated. From the tiniest leaf miners to exotic hawk moths that are two hundred to three hundred times larger, these creatures are often crucial pollinators of flowers, including many that bloom at night or in twilight. The authors show that moths and their larvae are the main food source for thousands of animal species, and interact with other insect, plant, and vertebrate communities in ecosystems around the world, from tropical forests and alpine meadows to deserts and wetlands. The authors also explore such topics as evolution, life cycles, methods of communication, and links to humans.文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

The Lives of Beetles文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

Universal in scope, The Lives of Beetles is packed with the latest scientific findings, presented in an accessible way. Individual chapters cover beetles’ structure and function; evolution, diversity, classification, and distribution; communication, reproduction, and development; feeding habits; uses in medicine, science, and technology; and study and conservation. Each chapter concludes with nine stunningly illustrated profiles that highlight the lives of some of the world’s most beautiful and interesting species. The book also features an up-to-date family classification, a glossary, and suggestions for further reading.文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

The Lives Of Viruses文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

Using lively text, clear graphics, and beautiful imagery, Viruses examines all the aspects of viruses that are essential for understanding them—their diversity, behaviors, life cycles, and much more. Written in a nontechnical and easy-to-follow style, the book covers what viruses are and where they come from; how they transmit and evolve; the battle between viruses and hosts, including immunity and vaccination; viruses that are good for us; the critical role viruses play in the balance of earth’s ecosystems; what makes a virus—including COVID-19 and influenza—become pandemic in plants or animals; and the cutting-edge research that is discovering thousands of new viruses. Each chapter concludes with stunningly illustrated profiles that highlight key viruses.文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

The Lives of Sharks文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

Sharks are the top predators in many marine ecosystems. But tales of the killer instincts and fearsomely sharp senses of these hunters can obscure their full life histories. In fact, sharks are characterful, exhibit surprisingly complex behaviors, and lead secretive lives full of interest in every type of marine habitat. The Lives of Sharks is a fascinating and beautifully illustrated guide to these iconic marine creatures from two world-renowned experts. This book explores shark physiology, anatomy, behavior, ecology, and evolution, as well as conservation and the impact of human activity on shark populations. With stunning photographs and illustrations, as well as profiles of selected species, this is a comprehensive, authoritative, and inviting introduction to global shark life today.文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

Dive deep into the fascinating world of cephalopods―octopuses, squid, cuttlefish, and the mysterious nautilus―to discover the astonishing diversity of this unique group of intelligent invertebrates and their many roles in the marine ecosystem. Organized by marine habitat, this book features an extraordinary range of these clever and colorful creatures from around the world and explores their life cycles, behavior, adaptations, ecology, links to humans, and much more. With stunning photographs and illustrations as well as profiles of selected species, The Lives of Octopuses and Their Relatives is a comprehensive, authoritative, and inviting introduction to the natural history of these charismatic creatures.文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

The Lives of Butterflies文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

There are more than fifteen thousand butterfly species in the world, fluttering through a wide variety of habitats. Bright and beautiful, butterflies also have fascinating life histories and play an important role in our planet’s ecosystems. The Lives of Butterflies showcases the extraordinary range of colors and patterns of the world’s butterflies while exploring their life histories, behavior, habitats and resources, populations, seasonality, defense and natural enemies, and threats and conservation.文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

The Lives of Seaweeds文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html

As photosynthetic organisms, seaweeds and other algae transfer billions of tons of carbon globally from the atmosphere to the deep ocean each year. Coming in all manner of colors, shapes, and sizes, from bioluminescent single-celled algae to giant kelps, they form the basis of most marine food webs, and are found in almost all environments on the planet. Touted as the biofuel of the future, seaweeds and algae also hold promise for biodegradable packaging, offer a nutritious food source, and exhibit antiviral and antitumor properties.文章源自：力哥爱英语（ienglish521.com）力哥爱英语-https://ienglish521.com/7229.html