July 14, 2010
Honeybee Vision

The eyes have it for perfect predator
(PhysOrg.com) -- The most striking feature of jumping spiders is their arsenal of big eyes. In contrast to web-building spiders, they rely on their excellent vision to actively hunt and catch their insect prey. New research gives an insight into just how incredibly sophisticated the jumping spider's vision actually is, and explains why they are such an effective predator.
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This book is the only account of what the bee, as an example of an insect, actually detects with its eyes. Bees detect some visual features such as edges and colours, but there is no sign that they reconstruct patterns or put together features to form objects...
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A heart-warming story for old and young alike about a little boy growing up in rural Illinois. Travel with him as he gets into some situations that only a little boy can. You'll smile and sometimes let out a good ole fashioned belly laugh as you read about him, his dog and the Guardian Angel that kept him safe.
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