ÉPIGÉNÉTIQUE, il n’y a pas que les gènes dans la vie

Terrestrial arthropods (insects, spiders, etc.) dominate the world in numbers and extreme diversity. This book brings together insights from physics, chemistry, and biology to explore the fascinating ways these organisms interact with light. It describes the plethora of important phenomena observed in different spectral ranges, from ultraviolet over visible to mid-infrared. These phenomena, certain unprecedented, occur at all scales – macroscopic, microscopic, and nanoscopic. They are richly illustrated with original high-quality images. The descriptions and explanations are comprehensive for researchers and students as well as entomologists and, in general, accessible to anyone fascinated by the beauty and complexity of nature. More detailed explanations may be omitted without affecting the general understanding of the main text.