Encyclopedia of insects / edited by Vincent H. Resh, and Ring T. Cardé.

By:

Resh,, Vincent H [editor]

Contributor(s):

Cardé, Ring T [editor]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Academic Press, 2003Edition: Second editionDescription: xxviii, 1266 pages : illustrations (some coloured.), ; 29 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9780123741448

Subject(s):

Insects -- Encyclopedias

LOC classification:

QL462.3 ENC

Contents:

Anatomy Physiology Behavior Evolution Reproduction Development and metamorphosis Major groups and notable forms Interactions with other organisms Interactions with humans Habitats Ecology History and methodology

Summary: "Covering all aspects of insect anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management, this book sets the standard in entomology. The second edition of this reference will continue the tradition by providing the most comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date resource for professionals. Expanded sections in forensic entomology, biotechnology and Drosphila, reflect the full update of over 300 topics. Articles contributed by over 260 high profile and internationally recognized entomologists provide definitive facts regarding all insects from ants, beetles, and butterflies to zoraptera, and zygentoma"-

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Covering all aspects of insect anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management, this book sets the standard in entomology. The second edition of this reference will continue the tradition by providing the most comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date resource for professionals. Expanded sections in forensic entomology, biotechnology and Drosphila, reflect the full update of over 300 topics. Articles contributed by over 260 high profile and internationally recognized entomologists provide definitive facts regarding all insects from ants, beetles, and butterflies to zoraptera, and zygentoma"-

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