Language: Japanese
The exuviae (the remains of an exoskeleton after moult) that the author has found and collected are the highest quality biological specimens. Not only can you carefully observe their body structure, but it's also useful for comparing shapes and growth stages, and they are easy to preserve! They're also useful for local nature surveys to estimate species and population numbers. This book introduces the charm of such exuviae through detailed illustrations and easily accessible explanations.
Summary in Japanese:
探し集めた“ぬけがら”は、最高級の生物標本です。体のつくりをじっくり観察できるうえ、形や成長段階の比較にも便利で、保存も簡単! 地域の自然調べでは、種類や生息数の推定にも役立っています。そんな“ぬけがら”の魅力を、緻密なイラストと軽妙な解説で紹介します。