Sparrowhawk by Thomas A. Easton:
Science Fiction Inventions and Ideas

Interesting novel presents the idea of genetically engineered animals large enough to fly on or drive around on. The story combines a detective mystery with speculations on controlling animals and insects using embedded control circuitry. Select an invention:

Assassin Bird - genetically engineered

Bioform House - pumpkin house

Cannibal Grass

Dormancy Switch

General Bodies Tortoise - terrapin fast

Hanky Bush - use the white leaves

Leaf Screens

Roachster

 

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