Mucho Mas Que Bichos

Have you ever used the word bug to refer in a derogatory way to certain small creatures, equipped with antennae, many pairs of eyes and legs? Well, even if you didn't know it, most of the time, when we say bugs, we are referring to animals of the Arthropods group. The truth is that these little creatures do not exactly enjoy a good reputation. However, few people know that since their appearance on Earth more than 500 million years ago, they have been instrumental in shaping the world we know today. Today, Arthropods - which represent more than 80% of animal diversity - participate behind the scenes in all kinds of fundamental ecosystem processes, such as nutrient recycling, soil oxygenation, population control and ocean productivity. But this is just the tip of a giant iceberg: throughout the pages of this book, you will learn about the major groups into which they are classified, and all kinds of strange and wonderful creatures will parade before you, whose habits and surprising behaviors seem to be straight out of a science fiction movie.