Der Ameisenlöwe : eine biologische, tierpsychologische und reflexbiologische…
"Der Ameisenlöwe: eine biologische, tierpsychologische und reflexbiologische Untersuchung" by Dr. Franz Doflein is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the biology, behavior, and reflexes of the antlion, a fascinating insect known for its unique hunting techniques. The author aims to document both the existing literature on the subject and his own experimental findings to provide a comprehensive understanding of this species. The beginning of the
work introduces the antlion, emphasizing its fascinating life cycle and predatory behavior as larvae. Doflein reflects on the historical context of antlion studies, noting a lack of thorough and analytical observations despite the creature's long history of fascination among naturalists. He outlines the structure of his work, which includes detailed chapters on the morphology, behavior in various conditions, sensory organs, and reflexes of the antlion, underscoring the importance of rigorous scientific study in understanding this intriguing insect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Der Ameisenlöwe : eine biologische, tierpsychologische und reflexbiologische Untersuchung
Original Publication
Jena: Gustav Fischer, 1916.
Note
Reading ease score: 60.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits
Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
