Insects are a magical presence in our lives, they are one of the animal species that we are usually familiar with, and the relationship with humans is close and complex. When it comes to insects, most people are afraid of their dense feet and hideous appearance, and some people are not afraid of insects, and even pictures cannot be looked at directly. But as one of the most successful species in the corridor of life history, when you walk into the microscopic insect world, you will find that they are also healing creatures with their own fashion sense!
"Tiger armor" with metallic luster and unusually fierce temperament,
With a pair of big dark eyes and a huge palate,
Ability to move a distance equivalent to 171 times the length of one's body in 1 second.
The surface of the elytra of the "step armor" has many tiny ridges or pits,
Under the illumination of light, it will show a three-dimensional metallic luster,
Therefore, it is also called "walking gem".
The "Golden Spotted Butterfly" larvae feed from the leaves of the poisonous plant Marley tendons,
Therefore, its body will gradually accumulate toxins,
The whole body is covered with eye-catching lines like tiger stripes,
Even if they are baby larvae,
But it's a little more intimidating deterrent.
Most of the most disgusting cockroaches in life actually live in the forest.
Their body color is much better than what we see every day.
For example, the colored "striped cyanotic cockroach",
The smudged psychedelic colors appear mysterious and noble.
The xiū, which lives in the tropics, can be called the "camouflage master" of the insect world.
It subtly blends protective colors and mimetics,
In the face of the cruel law of survival of the fittest,
They disguise themselves as leaves.
"Yellow fox (jīng) ant" in the process of nesting,
Some worker ants will lean out and let their companions step on themselves.
Build an "ant ladder" through obstacles,
It is simply a symbol of strength and beauty.
"Floating Day, Ephemera I",
It is said that the slender and soft "river flower ephemera",
A pair of slender, slightly upturned tail whiskers at the end of the abdomen,
Like a leaf on the surface of the water,
Whenever night falls,
The "River Flower Ephemera" has also completed its life.
The pink "orchid mantis" is also a powerful "master of disguise",
The shape of its limbs and the gradient pink are very much like orchid petals,
And compound eyes like orchid pillars,
Perfectly interprets the power of insect mimicry,
At first glance, there is no flaw!
This very "fairy" insect below is not a butterfly!
They are "long-tailed silkworm moths",
Is it completely different from the "moth" we think of?
Like their name,
The long, flowing tail swayed gently,
It's as smart and beautiful as a kite.
The yellow shield on the back of the "Li Shield Bug" has three small black horizontal stripes,
Like the "faceless man" in Miyazaki's cartoon,
Gives "Li Dun Bug" a little more humor.
The "eye-catching fly", named after the strange eye,
Slender body with eyes far from the head,
Let the "eye fly" have a little more grotesque and structural sense,
Like an alien creature.
Insects, both in species and number, are the largest family in the biological world. From cold and bone-chilling wastelands, to arid and water-scarce deserts, to humid and hot rainforests, from the sky to the underground, land to lakes, insects live and thrive on their strong survival capabilities, and their footprints are almost everywhere.
This course is like a key to open the door to the insect world, entomologist Chen Guanyu will combine his more than ten years of rich experience in tropical rainforest exploration, with simple and easy to understand and rigorous language, from 6 aspects to take us to a comprehensive understanding of the morphology, development, color, habitat, biology and relationship with humans. At the same time, as a popular science writer and ecological photographer, Mr. Chen also often goes deep into the wild to shoot wild animals and plants, and has twice entered Tibet to participate in animal and plant shooting projects, and we will also see many precious insect photography works in the course. In Mr. Chen's works, insects are no longer dense and frightening bugs, but "works of art" full of design. I believe that through the study of this lesson, you will have a new understanding and understanding of insects, take advantage of the active summer of insects, come together to feel the life of insects, and enter the wonderful insect world!
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The main speaker of the small class
Chen Guanyu is an entomologist and ecological photographer. Graduated from China Agricultural University, majoring in plant protection, majoring in entomology. Rich rainforest adventure experience, photographing wildlife and plants for 10 years. He has entered Tibet three times to participate in bio-imaging. He has participated in or edited a number of ecological science books, such as "Wonderful Nature", "Insect Ecology Atlas", "Himalayan Ecological Museum Series", "Cool Insect Wild Fun - Dragonfly" and so on. The photographic work "Airborne Special Forces" won the first prize of the Third National Insect Photography Competition.
▶ What will you get out of subscribing to a course?
◎ A comprehensive insect science learning guide;
◎ An audio-visual feast into the microscopic insect world;
◎ A reflection and enlightenment on man and nature.
01 Construct | Exquisite arthropod machine
02 Metamorphosis | The gorgeous metamorphosis of growth
03 Appearance | Wonderful color code
04 lives | Magical insect house
05 Division of labor | The epitome of human society
06 Fusion | The alchemy of insect evolution
07 Easter eggs | Inspiration and after-school books that humans get from insects
The Wonderful Insect Family
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