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Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Invertebrates > Insects (entomology)

Nano-Biopesticides Today and Future Perspectives (Paperback): Opender Koul Nano-Biopesticides Today and Future Perspectives (Paperback)
Opender Koul
R3,639 Discovery Miles 36 390 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Nano-Biopesticides Today and Future Perspectives is the first single-volume resource to examine the practical development, implementation and implications of combining the environmentally aware use of biopesticides with the potential power of nanotechnology. While biopesticides have been utilized for years, researchers have only recently begun exploring delivery methods that utilize nanotechnology to increase efficacy while limiting the negative impacts traditionally seen through the use of pest control means. Written by a panel of global experts, the book provides a foundation on nano-biopesticide development paths, plant health and nutrition, formulation and means of delivery. Researchers in academic and commercial settings will value this foundational reference of insights within the biopesticide realm.

Aquatic Insect Ecology - Biology and Habitat Part 1 (Hardcover, Part I Ed.): J.V. Ward Aquatic Insect Ecology - Biology and Habitat Part 1 (Hardcover, Part I Ed.)
J.V. Ward
R11,047 Discovery Miles 110 470 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Insects of Aquatic Environments.

Evolution and Adaptation.

HABITATS AND COMMUNITIES.

Lentic Freshwaters.

Lotic Freshwaters.

Marine, Brackish, and Inland Salt Waters.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS.

Temperature.

Substrate.

Water Level, Current, and Discharge.

Other Abiotic Variables.

References.

Index.

Insect Artifice - Nature and Art in the Dutch Revolt (Hardcover): Marisa Anne Bass Insect Artifice - Nature and Art in the Dutch Revolt (Hardcover)
Marisa Anne Bass
R1,651 R1,446 Discovery Miles 14 460 Save R205 (12%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How the nature illustrations of a Renaissance polymath reflect his turbulent age This pathbreaking and stunningly illustrated book recovers the intersections between natural history, politics, art, and philosophy in the late sixteenth-century Low Countries. Insect Artifice explores the moment when the seismic forces of the Dutch Revolt wreaked havoc on the region's creative and intellectual community, compelling its members to seek solace in intimate exchanges of art and knowledge. At its center is a neglected treasure of the late Renaissance: the Four Elements manuscripts of Joris Hoefnagel (1542-1600), a learned Netherlandish merchant, miniaturist, and itinerant draftsman who turned to the study of nature in this era of political and spiritual upheaval. Presented here for the first time are more than eighty pages in color facsimile of Hoefnagel's encyclopedic masterwork, which showcase both the splendor and eccentricity of its meticulously painted animals, insects, and botanical specimens. Marisa Anne Bass unfolds the circumstances that drove the creation of the Four Elements by delving into Hoefnagel's writings and larger oeuvre, the works of his friends, and the rich world of classical learning and empirical inquiry in which he participated. Bass reveals how Hoefnagel and his colleagues engaged with natural philosophy as a means to reflect on their experiences of war and exile, and found refuge from the threats of iconoclasm and inquisition in the manuscript medium itself. This is a book about how destruction and violence can lead to cultural renewal, and about the transformation of Netherlandish identity on the eve of the Dutch Golden Age.

Thysanoptera - An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Laurence Mound, Geoffrey Kibby Thysanoptera - An Identification Guide, 2nd Edition (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Laurence Mound, Geoffrey Kibby
R2,127 Discovery Miles 21 270 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A number of species of Thysanoptera (thrips) are increasingly important crop pests in many parts of the world, as well as in some cases being vectors of plant disease. Communicating the known information about a species of organism is dependent on our ability to recognize or identify it accurately. This book is a completely revised and rewritten edition of the standard, widely used manual on these minute flying insects written by J.M. Palmer, L.A. Mound and G.J. du Heaume and published in 1989 as "CIE Guides to Insects of Importance to Man 2. Thysanoptera," which provides a practical identification guide on a worldwide scale. The previous version posed problems for students in terms of fluency in English & knowledge of dichotomous keys. However, this thoroughly updated edition incorporates a new set of pictorial keys, which have been developed and used very successfully for training courses at the International Institute of Entomology and which will greatly enhance the ability of the non-specialist to identify thrips to species. Individuals of these insects can usually be identified only by examination under a microscope, often at high power. Within each species, individuals can vary in size, colour and shape and their appearance can be altered by techniques used in preparation. This booklet describes techniques used in the preparation of thrip specimens onto slides for identification and the means of identifying slide-mounted specimens most commonly encountered. It also introduces students to the biological diversity that is found amongst the Thysanoptera, their economic importance in terms of both damaging and beneficial effects, new identification techniques, additional information and taxa, glossary of technical terms, notes on each genus (described alphabetically within their families and subfamilies). Supplementary keys to species are also given within four genera that include several pest species (Caliothrips, Frankliniella, Scirtothrips and Thrips) along with new distribution records which have occurred since the publication of the first edition. It is an essential tool for applied entomologists and crop protection specialists involved in the control of crop pest thrips, and thrip taxonomists.

The Asian Hornet Handbook (Paperback): Sarah Bunker The Asian Hornet Handbook (Paperback)
Sarah Bunker
R613 Discovery Miles 6 130 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Thrips as Crop Pests (Hardcover): Trevor Lewis Thrips as Crop Pests (Hardcover)
Trevor Lewis
R5,311 Discovery Miles 53 110 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Thrips have recently surged to prominence as insect pests of field, plantation and glasshouse crops in many countries, associated with increased international trade in fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers and plant propagation material. They can cause direct feeding damage to the aerial parts of plants, resulting in yield loss and spoilage, and some are vectors of destructive plant viruses. Their minute size and secretive habits make them particularly difficult to detect and control. This book, containing contributions from several world authorities from Europe, the USA and Asia, is the most comprehensive treatise on thrips as crop pests ever to be published. It brings together a vast amount of modern work set against a wealth of background knowledge, covering basic biology, ecology, applied science and pest control. The result is a book indispensable for agricultural advisers and growers concerned with thrips pests, and a unique reference source and stimulus for research entomologists studying these intriguing insects.

The Biology of the Honey Bee (Paperback, Revised): Mark L. Winston The Biology of the Honey Bee (Paperback, Revised)
Mark L. Winston
R897 R818 Discovery Miles 8 180 Save R79 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

From ancient cave paintings of honey bee nests to modern science's richly diversified investigation of honey bee biology and its applications, the human imagination has long been captivated by the mysterious and highly sophisticated behavior of this paragon among insect societies. In the first broad treatment of honey bee biology to appear in decades, Mark Winston provides rare access to the world of this extraordinary insect. In a bright and engaging style Winston probes the dynamics of the honey bee's social organization. He recreates for us the complex infrastructure of the nest, describes the highly specialized behavior of workers, queens, and drones, and examines in detail the remarkable ability of the honey bee colony to regulate its functions according to events within and outside the nest. Winston integrates into his discussion the results of recent studies, bringing into sharp focus topics of current bee research. These include the exquisite architecture of the nest and its relation to bee physiology; the intricate division of labor and the relevance of a temporal caste structure to efficient functioning of the colony; and, finally, the life-death struggles of swarming, supersedure, and mating that mark the reproductive cycle of the honey bee. "The Biology of the Honey Bee" not only reviews the basic aspects of social behavior, ecology, anatomy, physiology, and genetics, it also summarizes major controversies in contemporary honey bee research, such as the importance of kin recognition in the evolution of social behavior and the role of the well-known dance language in honey bee communication. Thorough, well-illustrated, and lucidly written, this book will for many years be a valuable resource for scholars, students, and beekeepers alike.

Ants of Africa and Madagascar - A Guide to the Genera (Paperback, First Edition, Vol. 2 ed.): Brian L. Fisher, Barry Bolton Ants of Africa and Madagascar - A Guide to the Genera (Paperback, First Edition, Vol. 2 ed.)
Brian L. Fisher, Barry Bolton
R1,271 R1,085 Discovery Miles 10 850 Save R186 (15%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Across the Afrotropical and Malagasy regions, ants are one of the most conspicuous and ecologically dominant animal groups. From driver ants to weaver ants, there are over 2,000 species in Africa alone and over 600 in Madagascar. Ants of Africa and Madagascar introduces readers to the fascinating and diverse ant fauna of the Afrotropical and Malagasy regions. Featuring illustrated keys to subfamilies, separate keys to Afrotropical and Malagasy ant genera, and distribution maps, it also describes diagnostic characters, explores ant ecology and natural history, and includes a list of all currently recognized ant species in the regions. This detailed guide is an essential tool for entomologists and myrmecologists working with and learning about this diverse population of Formicidae.

Methods in Ecological and Agricultural Entomology (Paperback, New): David Dent, M. Walton Methods in Ecological and Agricultural Entomology (Paperback, New)
David Dent, M. Walton
R1,408 Discovery Miles 14 080 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Entomology as a branch of biological science has undergone rapid expansion and development in recent decades. There have been major advances in the technologies associated with pest management and the ecological studies that underpin much of this work. Greater emphasis is now placed on topics such as modelling and biochemical techniques, with new approaches to the study of insect behavior and insecticide efficacy making inroads into traditional approaches. This book aims to integrate the new approaches and technologies with traditional and well-proven methods. It provides a critical analysis and evaluation of methods available, through reference to general principles, but emphasis is also placed on providing detailed descriptions of methods and their application. Written by leading authorities from the UK, USA and Australia, the book is aimed at advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students in entomology and pest management.

Crop Protection, Volume 55 (Hardcover): Guy Smagghe Crop Protection, Volume 55 (Hardcover)
Guy Smagghe
R3,712 Discovery Miles 37 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Crop Protection, Volume 55, the latest release in the Advances in Insect Physiology series, highlights new advances in the field, with this new volume presenting interesting chapters on RNAi Plus, where microbes enhance RNAi: Mechanism and Applications, Symbionts in whiteflies, miRNAs from the microbiome as drivers in the insect, a critical view on insect microbiome data analysis and interpretation, Insect-microbe interactions and transmission as shaped by future climate changes, Intestinal bacteria of the German cockroach and its interaction with entomopathogenic fungus, and Beyond Baculovirus: Alternative biotechnological platforms and pest control based on insect viruses.

Insect Molecular Genetics - An Introduction to Principles and Applications (Paperback, 4th edition): Marjorie A. Hoy Insect Molecular Genetics - An Introduction to Principles and Applications (Paperback, 4th edition)
Marjorie A. Hoy
R3,155 R2,620 Discovery Miles 26 200 Save R535 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Insect Molecular Genetics: An Introduction to Principles and Applications, Fourth Edition provides the most recent advances and research in entomology and molecular genetics. It demonstrates the role molecular genetics plays in pest management and basic insect biology research, assuming readers have little to no prior knowledge on the subject. This newest edition features updates on the latest trends and discoveries, such as CRISPR-Cas genome editing methods, epigenetic inheritance, DNA amplification techniques, and molecular phylogenies. Certain chapter topics, including P-element mediated transformation and insect population molecular techniques, are condensed and updated to create a more comprehensive and concise read. This foundational text is a valuable resource for entomologists with limited training in molecular genetics, and will be an ideal source for pest control advisors who need to understand the vocabulary and methods that are used to solve entomological issues. Contains a new chapter on CRISPR-CAS and the basic biology of these systems related to arthropods Includes new and updated methods and examples of insect gene modification, along with discussions of regulatory and ethical issues Offers compiled and comprehensive terminology at the introductory level Illustrated with diagrams and tables to further explain key topics and concepts

Insect Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors (Hardcover, Edition.): Steeve Herve Thany Insect Nicotinic Acetylcholine Receptors (Hardcover, Edition.)
Steeve Herve Thany
R4,361 Discovery Miles 43 610 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The aim of this book is to summarize our understanding on the insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors. This area of research received great impetus from the identification of the first subunit sequences to be used as neonicotinoid insecticide target sites. Although a book of this nature can provide the details only of commonly published results, it is hoped that it may provide a useful guide to the newcomer to the field as well as to point out some of the future challenges. For example, we need to determine the precise subunit nomenclature of insect nicotinic receptors. This nomenclature varies amongst species and this led to some of the early confusion that persists. We need to be precise in identifying the subunit composition of native insect nicotinic receptor subtypes, their functional properties and physiological roles.

Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica - A Field Guide (Paperback): Carrol L. Henderson Butterflies, Moths, and Other Invertebrates of Costa Rica - A Field Guide (Paperback)
Carrol L. Henderson; Illustrated by Steve Adams; Introduction by Daniel H. Janzen
R736 Discovery Miles 7 360 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

At the biological crossroads of the Americas, Costa Rica hosts an astonishing array of plants and animals--over half a million species Ecotourists, birders, and biologists come from around the world, drawn by the likelihood of seeing more than three or four hundred species of birds and other animals during even a short stay. To help all these visitors, as well as local residents, identify and enjoy the wildlife of Costa Rica, Carrol Henderson published Field Guide to the Wildlife of Costa Rica in 2002, and it instantly became the indispensable guide.

Now Henderson has created a dedicated field guide to more than one hundred tropical butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates that travelers are most likely to see while exploring the wild lands of Costa Rica. He includes fascinating information on their natural history, ecology, identification, and behavior gleaned from his forty years of travels and wildlife viewing, as well as details on where to see these remarkable and beautiful creatures. The butterflies, moths, and other invertebrates are illustrated by over 180 stunning and colorful photographs--most of which were taken in the wild by Henderson. A detailed and invaluable appendix that identifies many of Costa Rica's best wildlife-watching destinations, lodges, and contact information for trip-planning purposes completes the volume.

Aphids on the World's Trees - An Identification and Information Guide (Hardcover): Roger Blackman, Victor Eastop Aphids on the World's Trees - An Identification and Information Guide (Hardcover)
Roger Blackman, Victor Eastop
R6,781 Discovery Miles 67 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book provides a comprehensive, species-by-species account of all the world s tree-dwelling aphids. It can be used both as an identification guide by entomologists and taxonomists, and as a database in studies of biosystematics and biodiversity. In all, 1758 aphid species are covered, feeding on trees in 355 genera. There are detailed host lists and illustrated keys to the aphids colonizing each tree genus, followed by a systematic treatment of the aphid species in alphabetical order of genera, with information on appearance in life, host range, distribution, life cycle and natural enemies. There are 722 drawings, 108 photographs and more than 1800 literature references. The volume will be a standard reference for workers in entomology and forestry."

Beetles 2018 - The Natural History and Diversity of Coleoptera (Hardcover): Stephen A Marshall Beetles 2018 - The Natural History and Diversity of Coleoptera (Hardcover)
Stephen A Marshall
R2,133 R1,679 Discovery Miles 16 790 Save R454 (21%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

An accessible but comprehensive overview of beetles, illustrated with 4,500 photographs. Among Stephen Marshall's many other natural history titles are Insects: Their Natural History and Diversity and Flies: The Natural History and Diversity of Diptera, two of the most respected books on the insect world published in the last 20 years. More admirable than the books' rigorous science, however, is that they are wholly suitable for a lay audience, including student readers from high school on. The books have been adopted as classroom texts and assigned as required reading at the university level and are on the references shelves of many practicing entomologists. In Beetles: The Natural History and Diversity of Coleoptera, Marshall has again applied his deep knowledge of the insect world. Comprehensive and packed with 27 pages of richly illustrated keys and 4,500 colour illustrations, it provides the reader with a colourful and enjoyable introduction to the natural history of a huge group of organisms, along with an overview of the diversity of fascinating families included in the group. The subject of this book is an enormous one, since the beetles, or Coleoptera, include almost 400,000 named species. Marshall opens with a description of what makes a beetle a beetle, and then introduces the natural history of the order with copious examples and explanations. Part one of the book includes: 1. Life Histories of Beetles: Form and Function: Eggs; Larvae; Pupae, Prepupae and Cocoons; Adults; Courtship and Mating Behaviors. 2. Defense and Deception: Tanks, Tricks and Coleopteran; Chemical Warfare; Brilliance and Bioluminescence in the Beetles. 3. Freshwater and Marine Beetles: Freshwater beetles; Marine beetles. 4. Beetle Associations with Fungi, Dung and Carrion: Beetles and Fungi; Beetles and Dung; Beetles and Dead Bodies 5. Beetles, Plants and Plant Products: Beetles and Flowers; Phytophagy and Beetle Diversity; Aposematic Beetles and Their Plant Hosts; Beetles as Agricultural and Garden Pests; Beetles and Biological Control of Weeds; Beetles and Trees 6. Beetles and Other Animals: Dangerous Beetles; Coleoptera and Culture; Beetles Indoors; Rare, Endangered and Threatened Beetles; Beetles, Birds and Wild Mammals; Beetles and Other Invertebrates. Part two of Beetles is a guided tour of the diversity of the order, with fascinating stops for all of the world's 180 or so families of beetles as well as most of the significant subfamilies. Thousands of photos, almost all taken in the field by the author, are used to capture the range of form and function in each family, with pages of examples of the popular groups - such as fireflies, tiger beetles, jewel beetles - but also with unique photographs of little-known groups ranging from longlipped beetles to the rarest rove beetles. Essential information about importance, range, behaviour and biology is provided for each group, and easily used photographic keys to most families are provided for those wishing to use the book as an identification guide. The profusely illustrated keys in Beetles, linked to the unprecedented photographic coverage of the world's beetle families and subfamilies, enable readers to identify most families of beetles quickly and accurately, and to readily access information about each family as well as hundreds of distinctive genera and species. Like its companion titles, Insects and Flies, Beetles will be welcomed by the scientific, academic and naturalist communities, including the next generation of students of entomology.

Florissant Butterflies - A Guide to the Fossil and Present-Day Species of Central Colorado (Hardcover): Thomas C. Emmel, Marc... Florissant Butterflies - A Guide to the Fossil and Present-Day Species of Central Colorado (Hardcover)
Thomas C. Emmel, Marc C. Minno, Boyce A. Drummond
R2,784 Discovery Miles 27 840 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Flashing Fireflies (Paperback): Laura Waxman Flashing Fireflies (Paperback)
Laura Waxman
R158 R124 Discovery Miles 1 240 Save R34 (22%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Biology of Mosquitoes, Volume 1 - Development, Nutrition and Reproduction (Hardcover, New edition): Alan Clements Biology of Mosquitoes, Volume 1 - Development, Nutrition and Reproduction (Hardcover, New edition)
Alan Clements
R4,178 Discovery Miles 41 780 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book is a detailed account of the embryology, growth and metamorphosis of mosquitoes, the nutrition of larvae and adults, and egg production by the adult females. Physiological adaptations of larvae to their aquatic environment are also described. Written in a manner to be comprehensible to any informed biologist, the book has received glowing reviews.

Drosophila Melanogaster - Genome Evolution, Behavior & Economic Importance (Paperback): Jessika L Regan Drosophila Melanogaster - Genome Evolution, Behavior & Economic Importance (Paperback)
Jessika L Regan
R1,925 Discovery Miles 19 250 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Drosophila melanogaster is a species of fly in the family drosophilidae. It is generally known as the common fruit fly or vinegar fly. The use of Drosophila melanogaster in biological sciences has spanned over 100 years. Its history has a promising beginning, where D. melanogaster become one of the most popular models for studies involving modern biology. The fly is small and yellow-brown, with brick red eyes and transverse black rings across the abdomen. Although it has a relatively simple body structure, Drosophila has a number of characteristics which make it a suitable model for studying host interactions with important human pathogens. The contributors of this book discuss genes linked to species diagnostic phenotype in Drosophila; Drosophila melanogaster and how it relates to human malignancies; and Drosophila melanogaster as a host model for studying the pathogenesis and host-pathogen interaction of the Staphylococcus aureus infection.

Carrion Ecology, Evolution, and Their Applications (Paperback): M Eric Benbow, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, Aaron M. Tarone Carrion Ecology, Evolution, and Their Applications (Paperback)
M Eric Benbow, Jeffery K. Tomberlin, Aaron M. Tarone
R1,932 Discovery Miles 19 320 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Shortlisted for the 2018 TWS Wildlife Publication Awards in the edited book category Decomposition and recycling of vertebrate remains have been understudied, hampered largely due to these processes being aesthetically challenging (e.g., smell and sight). Technological innovations have provided the means to explore new and historically understood natural systems to give us a plethora of new information. Carrion Ecology, Evolution, and Their Applications covers a broad spectrum of topics including the molecular mechanistic foundations that provide the basis for intra- and interspecific interactions related to population biology, community ecology, and how this manifests into habitat- and ecosystem-level importance. The book connects the science of carrion decomposition from genes to ecosystems in multidisciplinary synthesis of the science. This book brings together a team of global experts involved with measuring and understanding the process and effects of carrion ecology in nature, with special application in such applied fields as forensic entomology, habitat management, animal production (e.g., livestock and aquaculture), and human and environmental health. It fills a large literature gap in ecology, providing a synthesis and future directions important for studies of carrion decomposition that improve the general understanding of decomposition in ecosystems. The book fuses multiple disciplines into a single message explaining the importance of vertebrate carrion ecology in nature. Illustrates Carrion Decomposition in a 16-Page Color Insert with 40 Photos The authors illustrate how the study of carrion transcends the globe and expands systems of inquiry, broadening awareness of this important ecosystem process. Whether you are a student, academic, or professional, you will find this book insightful for the fields of molecular ecology, microbiology, entomology, forensics, population biology, community and ecosystem ecology, and human and environmental health.

Parasitoids in Pest Management (Hardcover): Omkar Parasitoids in Pest Management (Hardcover)
Omkar
R3,417 Discovery Miles 34 170 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

1. Encompass all major aspects of parasitoids in pest management 2. Presents a unique combination on different insect parasitoids for the insect pest management with emphasis on their taxonomic position, status, different groups, mass production and their use in pest biocontrol 3. Covers information on one of the most important biocontrol agents, which are most effective in the biocontrol of insect pests of crops 4. Discusses modern aspects of why insect pest management is necessary and what are different parastoids (parasitic insect groups) 5. Discusses most effective biocontrol of insect pests of crops

Living Butterflies of Southern Africa: Biology, Ecology, Conservation (Book): Graham A. Henning, Stephen F. Henning, John G.... Living Butterflies of Southern Africa: Biology, Ecology, Conservation (Book)
Graham A. Henning, Stephen F. Henning, John G. Joannou, Stephen E. Woodhall
R2,194 Discovery Miles 21 940 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Guide to the British Stonefly (plecoptera) Families: Adults and Larvae (Other printed item): David Pryce, Craig Macadam, Steve... Guide to the British Stonefly (plecoptera) Families: Adults and Larvae (Other printed item)
David Pryce, Craig Macadam, Steve Brooks
R155 Discovery Miles 1 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Atlas of Drosophila Morphology - Wild-type and Classical Mutants (Hardcover, New): Sylwester Chyb, Nicolas Gompel Atlas of Drosophila Morphology - Wild-type and Classical Mutants (Hardcover, New)
Sylwester Chyb, Nicolas Gompel
R3,414 R2,939 Discovery Miles 29 390 Save R475 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Atlas of Drosophila Morphology: Wild-type and Classical Mutants is the guide every "Drosophila" researcher wished they had when first learning genetic markers, and the tool they wish they had now as a handy reference in their lab research. Previously, scientists had only poor-quality images or sketches to work with, and then scattered resources online - but no single visual resource quickly at their fingertips when explaining markers to new members of the lab, or selecting flies to do their genetic crosses, or hybrids.

This alphabetized guide to "Drosophila" genetic markers lays flat in the lab for easy referencing. It contains high-resolution images of flies and the appropriate marker on the left side of each page and helpful information for the marker on the facing page, such as symbol, gene name, synonyms, chromosome location, brief informative description of the morphology, and comments on marker reliability. A companion website with updated information, useful links, and additional data provided by the authors complements this extremely valuable resource.

Provides an opening chapter with a well-illustrated introduction to "Drosophila" morphology

Features high-resolution illustrations, including those of the most common markers used by "Drosophila" researchers

Contains brief, practical descriptions and tips for deciphering the phenotype

Includes material relevant for beginners and the most experienced fly pushers

Insect Ecology - An Ecosystem Approach (Hardcover, 4th edition): Timothy D. Schowalter Insect Ecology - An Ecosystem Approach (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Timothy D. Schowalter
R2,081 Discovery Miles 20 810 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach, Fourth Edition, follows a hierarchical organization that begins with relatively easy-to-understand chapters on adaptive responses of insect populations to various environmental changes, disturbances, and anthropogenic activities, how insects find food and habitat resources, and how insects allocate available energy and nutrients. Chapters build on fundamental information to show how insect populations respond to changing environmental conditions, including spatial and temporal distribution of food and habitat. The next section integrates populations of interacting species within communities and how these interactions determine structure of communities over time and space. Other works in insect ecology stop there, essentially limiting presentation of insect ecology to evolutionary responses of insects to their environment, including the activities of other species. The unique aspect of this book is its four chapters on ecosystem structure and function, and how herbivores, pollinators, seed predators, and detritivores drive ecosystem dynamics and contribute to ecosystem stability.

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