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American Beetles, Volume I - Archostemata, Myxophaga, Adephaga, Polyphaga: Staphyliniformia (Hardcover): Michael C. Thomas,... American Beetles, Volume I - Archostemata, Myxophaga, Adephaga, Polyphaga: Staphyliniformia (Hardcover)
Michael C. Thomas, Jr., Ross H. Arnett
R5,565 Discovery Miles 55 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

A thorough update of Arnett's The Beetles of the United States, American Beetles, Volumes I and II cover the genera of beetles that occur in Alaska, Canada, and the contiguous United States. Built on the foundation of the original work and almost completely rewritten with contributions from more than 60 coleopterists, these volumes describe each family with separate paragraphs for head, thorax, abdomen, genitalia, eggs, larvae, and pupae. This bestselling first volume covers the suborders Archostemata, Myxophaga, and Adephaga, plus the series Staphyliniformia of the suborder Polyphaga.Arnett and Thomas offer the most sweeping text available on the subject of North American beetles. Each section is presented in the same concise format, and the organization of the information is bt family. The editors have chosen the most respected of specialists to contribute the entries.

American Beetles, Volume II - Polyphaga: Scarabaeoidea through Curculionoidea (Hardcover): Michael C. Thomas, Paul E. Skelley,... American Beetles, Volume II - Polyphaga: Scarabaeoidea through Curculionoidea (Hardcover)
Michael C. Thomas, Paul E. Skelley, J. Howard Frank, Jr., Ross H. Arnett
R5,520 Discovery Miles 55 200 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Experts offer the most sweeping reference available on the subject of North American beetles. Their rigorous standards for the presentation of data create a concise, useful format that is consistent throughout the book. This is the resource of choice for quick, accurate, and easily accessible information.

Plant Pathology Concepts and Laboratory Exercises (Hardcover, 3rd edition): Bonnie H. Ownley, Robert N. Trigiano Plant Pathology Concepts and Laboratory Exercises (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
Bonnie H. Ownley, Robert N. Trigiano
R5,583 Discovery Miles 55 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Continuing in the tradition of its predecessors, this new edition combines an informal, easy to read style with a thorough introduction to concepts and terminology of plant pathology. After reviewing fundamental concepts, the book discusses groups of plant pathogens and molecular tools for studying them, pathogen interactions, epidemiology and disease control, and special topics in plant pathology. The book details various disease-causing organisms, including viruses, fungi, prokaryotics, nematodes, and various biotic agents. It also examines various plant-pathogen interactions, molecular attack strategies, extracellular enzymes, host defenses, and disruption of plant function. New in the Third Edition Molecular plant-fungal interactions Expanded treatment of molecular tools Advanced biocontrol concepts How to use and care for microscopes

Urban Entomology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996): W.H. Robinson Urban Entomology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996)
W.H. Robinson
R3,921 Discovery Miles 39 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a comprehensive textbook covering all aspects of entomology in the human environment. There is particular emphasis on control and biology of pests. The book provides students of entomology with a clear theoretical and practical foundation in household and structural insect pests.;This book should be of interest to senior undergraduates and masters students in entomology; pest control workers; researchers in the pesticide industry.

Echinoderm studies 5 (1996) (Hardcover): Michel Jangoux Echinoderm studies 5 (1996) (Hardcover)
Michel Jangoux
R5,976 Discovery Miles 59 760 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part of a biennial series in which surveys of selected topics are presented, this volume discusses: velatida and spinulosida; adhesion in echinoderms; biological activities and biological role of triterpene glycosides from holothuroids (echinodermata); mass mortality of echinoderms from abiotic factors; mutable collagenous tissue; and extracellular matrix as mechano-effector.

Brachiopods (Hardcover): Paul Copper Brachiopods (Hardcover)
Paul Copper
R5,988 Discovery Miles 59 880 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This collection of conference papers presents information on the molecular genetics, biomineralization, growth and ecology of extant brachiopod stocks (extrapolated back to the Cambrian), and the shell microstructure, taphonomy, paleogeography, evolution, and taxonomy of fossil brachiopods.

Insect Bioecology and Nutrition for Integrated Pest Management (Paperback): Antonio Ricardo Panizzi, Jose R. P. Parra Insect Bioecology and Nutrition for Integrated Pest Management (Paperback)
Antonio Ricardo Panizzi, Jose R. P. Parra
R2,455 Discovery Miles 24 550 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The field of insect nutritional ecology has been defined by how insects deal with nutritional and non-nutritional compounds, and how these compounds influence their biology in evolutionary time. In contrast, Insect Bioecology and Nutrition for Integrated Pest Management presents these entomological concepts within the framework of integrated pest management (IPM). It specifically addresses bioecology and insect nutrition in modern agriculture. Written for graduate students and professionals in entomology, this book covers neotropical information in three sections: General Aspects: Basic bioecology and insect nutrition; artificial diets; insect/plant interactions; insect symbionts; the interface of chemical ecology with the food; and insect cannibalism Specific Aspects: Specific feeding guilds of insects including ants, social bees, leaf chewers, seed suckers, seed chewers, root feeders, gall makers, detritivorous feeders, pests of storage grains, fruit flies, aphids, endo- and ectoparasitoids, predators, crisopids, and hematophagous insects Applied Aspects: Host plant resistance and the design of IPM programs in the context of insect bioecology and nutrition Much of the research on which these chapters were written was done in Brazil and based on its neotropical fauna. The complexity and diversity of the neotropics provides enough data that readers from all zoogeographical regions can readily translate the information in this book to their specific conditions. The book's value as an entry point for further research is enhanced by the inclusion of approximately 4,000 references.

New Frontiers in Barnacle Evolution (Hardcover): Frederick R. Schram New Frontiers in Barnacle Evolution (Hardcover)
Frederick R. Schram
R5,096 R1,796 Discovery Miles 17 960 Save R3,300 (65%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This work provides a guide to current research in barnacle evolution. Topics covered include: chemical signals in barnacles; larval settlement; naupliar evidence for cirripede taxonomy and phylogeny; and South American patterns of barnacle distribution.

Terrestrial Isopod Biology (Hardcover): A.M. Alikhan Terrestrial Isopod Biology (Hardcover)
A.M. Alikhan; Series edited by Frederick R. Schram
R6,264 Discovery Miles 62 640 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This text contains the papers of a meeting on American isopods, the only crustacean group with representatives in all terrestrial ecosystems ranging from the sea shore to the desert. Due to such adaptibility, this group can be seen as a model for the successful transition on land. The text deals with two main subjects: the effects of stressful conditions on the individual animal as reflected by its survival or by the disruption of its normal reproductive pattern; and the distribution of the isopods and their selection of microhabitat.

Physiological Systems in Insects (Hardcover, 4th edition): Marc J. Klowden, Subba Reddy Pallai Physiological Systems in Insects (Hardcover, 4th edition)
Marc J. Klowden, Subba Reddy Pallai
R2,523 Discovery Miles 25 230 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Physiological Systems in Insects, Fourth Edition explores why insects have become the dominant animals on the planet. Sections describe the historical investigations that have led us to our current understanding of insect systems. Integrated within a basic physiological framework are modern molecular approaches that provide a glimpse of the genetic and evolutionary frameworks that testify to the unity of life on earth. This updated edition describes advances that have occurred in our understanding of hormone action, metamorphosis, and reproduction, along with new sections on the role of microbiomes, insecticide action and its metabolism, and a chapter on genetics, genomics and epigenetic systems. The book represents a collaborative effort by two internationally known insect physiologists who have instructed graduate courses in insect physiology. As such, it is the ideal resource for entomologists and those in other fields who may require knowledge of insect systems.

Insect Physiology and Biochemistry (Hardcover, 4th edition): James L. Nation, Sr. Insect Physiology and Biochemistry (Hardcover, 4th edition)
James L. Nation, Sr.
R2,600 Discovery Miles 26 000 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The book concentrates on physiology and biochemistry and is not diluted by taxonomy/systematics - this makes it different from the competitor books and increases its worth at the postgraduate level and beyond. It makes a very good companion book to a second text that concentrates on taxonomic aspects, such as McGavin. It emphasizes the importance of a rigorous understanding of species-specific details. This is even more successful because of the depth of each chapter. The chapter on symbiosis is different, and very interesting and relevant. There is 'hidden depth', nuance and richness in many chapters, which explore a huge range of themes and relevant topics. The book puts emphasis on insect diversity and its implications for experimental design and interpretation, highlighting caveats in experimental design. It is extremely thought provoking. The writing style is easy to follow with very good descriptions of complicated topics. The edition is published in full color throughout. Ideal for upper level undergraduate and graduate students (in college course system, 300 level and above). For the first-time learners, the level of difficulty is comparable to the introductory level courses for Genetics.

Insects: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback): Simon Leather Insects: A Very Short Introduction (Paperback)
Simon Leather
R270 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R51 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

To date, more than a million insect species have been described, with probably at least another 5-8 million species waiting in the wings for a name. Insects are a fascinatingly diverse and beautiful spectrum of animals. They range in size from the tiny parasitic wasp, measuring a mere 139m, to the aptly named Titan beetle, which can reach lengths of up to 17cm. They can be found on all continents of the world, from the Sahara Desert to the frozen wastes of Antarctica; in caves, under the ground, inside plants, other insects and vertebrates, in rivers, streams, lakes and ponds, in puddles, in the watery interiors of pitcher plants; and in our houses. While no insects live beneath the waves, the intrepid sea skaters skim the surface of some of the world's oceans. This Very Short Introduction explores the extraordinary world of insects. It analyses insect evolution, taxonomy and development, and describes their behaviour, their life styles, and the interactions they have with other insects and other animals. As Simon Leather shows, insects are the bedrock on which human civilisation rests; without them we would almost certainly not exist. Although they can be seen as pests of our crops plants, they are also invaluable for pollinating our flowering plants and are an invaluable link in all land ecosystems. As they face challenges from climate change and pesticides it has never been more important to understand these oft-dismissed creatures. Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.

Reproduction and Development in Crustacea (Hardcover): T. J Pandian Reproduction and Development in Crustacea (Hardcover)
T. J Pandian
R5,103 Discovery Miles 51 030 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Dating back to the early Cambrian period, crustaceans had ample time to undertake endless experimentation with form and function. Today, no other group of plants or animals on the planet exhibit the range of morphological diversity seen among extant Crustacea. With more than 52,000 species, they are placed fourth in terms of overall species diversity. This book comprehensively elucidates the reproduction and development of all the taxonomic groups of Crustacea and bridges the gap between conventional zoologists and molecular biologists. Reproductive modes from the point of embryonic stem cells and primordial germ cells is discussed with a special section on cysts.

Shells - A Natural and Cultural History (Hardcover): Fabio Moretzsohn Shells - A Natural and Cultural History (Hardcover)
Fabio Moretzsohn; Contributions by Jerry Harasewych
R618 R561 Discovery Miles 5 610 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Shells have captivated humans from the dawn of time: the earliest known artwork was made on a shell. As well as containers for food, shells have been used as tools, jewellery and decorations for dwellings, and to bring good luck or to ward off spirits. Many indigenous peoples have used shells as currency, and in a few places they still do. This beautifully illustrated book looks at the scientific and cultural history of shells, showing how their diverse colourful forms take shape. It examines pearls, the only gems of animal origin, as well as how shells have inspired artists throughout history. The book looks at shells used in architecture and ritual, but also how shells are indicators of changing environmental conditions.

Freshwater Snails Of Africa And Their Medical Importance (Hardcover, 2nd Ed): David S. Brown Freshwater Snails Of Africa And Their Medical Importance (Hardcover, 2nd Ed)
David S. Brown
R12,621 Discovery Miles 126 210 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The first half of this book is primarily a systematic survey of the snails, beginning with glossaries, keys for identification to genera and a checklist of species. This is followed by a synopsis of species, with brief notes on ecology, distribution and parasites. Relationships are then described between snails and schistosomes and with other parasites. The book goes on to consider the factors affecting snail populations and possible methods for population control.

International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature (PhyloCode) - Version 6* (Paperback): Kevin De Queiroz, Philip Cantino International Code of Phylogenetic Nomenclature (PhyloCode) - Version 6* (Paperback)
Kevin De Queiroz, Philip Cantino
R1,254 Discovery Miles 12 540 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The PhyloCode is a set of principles, rules, and recommendations governing phylogenetic nomenclature, a system for naming taxa by explicit reference to phylogeny. In contrast, the current botanical, zoological, and bacteriological codes define taxa by reference to taxonomic ranks (e.g., family, genus) and types. This code will govern the names of clades; species names will still be governed by traditional codes. The PhyloCode is designed so that it can be used concurrently with the rank-based codes. It is not meant to replace existing names but to provide an alternative system for governing the application of both existing and newly proposed names. Key Features Provides clear regulations for naming clades Based on expressly phylogenetic principles Complements existing codes of nomenclature Eliminates the reliance on taxonomic ranks in favor of phylogenetic relationships Related Titles: Rieppel, O. Phylogenetic Systematics: Haeckel to Hennig (ISBN 978-1-4987-5488-0) de Queiroz, K., Cantino, P. D. and Gauthier, J. A. Phylonyms: A Companion to the PhyloCode (ISBN 978-1-138-33293-5).

Biology and Ecology of Aphids (Hardcover): Andreas Vilcinskas Biology and Ecology of Aphids (Hardcover)
Andreas Vilcinskas
R5,392 Discovery Miles 53 920 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Most people know of aphids as garden pests, infesting the soft green tissues of plants in vast numbers and killing them by sucking out the sap. Indeed, among the 4000 or so known species of aphids about 250 are pests, and in temperate regions several are economically important agricultural pests that damage crops directly during feeding or act as vectors for plant pathogens. But aphids are also important model organisms in evolutionary biology and ecology because they combine a number of unique features such as complex life cycles involving the development of morphological distinct phenotypes (polyphenism), sexual and asexual reproduction strategies and changes of host plants. Aphids can also be regarded as holobionts because they are colonized by obligate and facultative microbes which enable them to feed exclusively on phloem sap and influence their resistance against pathogens, parasitoids or environmental stress. This book combines fundamental information about aphids with chapters addressing state-of-the-art research in topics such as aphid-related phylogeny, genome biology, epigenetics and chemical ecology.

History of Carcinology (Hardcover): Frank Truesdale History of Carcinology (Hardcover)
Frank Truesdale
R5,970 R4,828 Discovery Miles 48 280 Save R1,142 (19%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The papers in this volume take several forms, from strict chronologies to detailed historical analyses. Topics covered include: towards the history of pre-Linnean carcinology in Brazil; the beginning of Portugese carcinology; from Oviedo to Rathbun; the development of brachturan crab tascononry in the Neotropics (1535-1937); studies on decapod crustaceans of the Pacific Coast of the United States and Canada; women's contributions to carcinology; reflections on crab research in North America since 1758; carcinology in classical Japanese work.

Echinoderm studies 4 (1993) (Paperback): Michel Jangoux Echinoderm studies 4 (1993) (Paperback)
Michel Jangoux
R5,979 Discovery Miles 59 790 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Echinoderm Studies is a biennial series in which comprehensive surveys of selected topics are presented. A guiding principle of the series is to cover all aspects of echinoderm biology so as to promote a better comprehension of this group of animals.

Ants of Florida - Identification and Natural History (Hardcover): Mark Deyrup Ants of Florida - Identification and Natural History (Hardcover)
Mark Deyrup
R5,286 Discovery Miles 52 860 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Ants are familiar to every naturalist, ecologist, entomologist, and pest control operator. The identification of the 233 species of Florida ants is technically difficult, and information on Florida ants is dispersed among hundreds of technical journal articles. This book uses detailed and beautiful scientific drawings for convenient identification. To most Florida biologists ants are currently the most inaccessible group of conspicuous and intrusive insects. This book solves the twin problems of ant identification and the extraordinary fragmentation of natural history information about Florida ants.

Sanitation of the Harvesting, Processing, and Distribution of Shellfish - National Shellfish Sanitation Program Manual of... Sanitation of the Harvesting, Processing, and Distribution of Shellfish - National Shellfish Sanitation Program Manual of Operations, Part II Revised 1992 (Hardcover, Revised)
Center for Food Safe
R3,776 R3,030 Discovery Miles 30 300 Save R746 (20%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Sanitation of the Harvesting, Processing, and Distribution of Shellfish is a guide for operating, inspecting, and certifying shellfish shippers, processors, and depuration facilities. It is also needed for guidance regarding the controlling of interstate shipments of shellfish. Anyone who interfaces with regulatory agency personnel and researchers in fisheries and environmental management will find this book to be essential.

Butterflies - A Natural History (Hardcover): Martin Warren Butterflies - A Natural History (Hardcover)
Martin Warren
R1,009 Discovery Miles 10 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'If you thought butterflies were special, the clear intelligible science in this superb page-turner will make you realise they're ultra-special' - MATTHEW OATES This new addition to the British Wildlife Collection is a unique take on butterfly behaviour and ecology, written by the former Chief Executive of Butterfly Conservation, Martin Warren. It explores the secret lives of our British species (also drawing on comparative examples from continental Europe), revealing how they have become adapted to survive in such a highly competitive natural world. Combining personal anecdote with the latest discoveries in the scientific literature, this book covers everything from why we love butterflies and their life-cycle from egg to adult, to their struggle for survival in a world of predators and parasites and the miracle of migration. The final chapters explore how butterflies are recorded, the change in their ranges and abundance during the 20th and 21st centuries, and the significance of managing habitats at a landscape scale, concluding with a passionate plea for why we must act now to reverse butterfly declines. Insightful, inspiring and a joy to read, Butterflies is the culmination of a lifetime of careful research into what makes these beautiful insects tick and how and why we must conserve them.

The Larvae of the Gall Miges (Paperback): M. Mamaev, N.P. Krivosheina The Larvae of the Gall Miges (Paperback)
M. Mamaev, N.P. Krivosheina
R7,034 Discovery Miles 70 340 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book offers an introduction to the biology and identification of the larvae of the Cecidomyiidae. The family does not only consist of well known gall-makers, among which many species of economic importance occur, but also of many soil-dwelling and mycetophagous species with very peculiar habits like paedogenesis (larva-producing larvae). Subjects such as trophic habits - mycetophagy, gall inducing and zoophagy - specialization on food resources, reproduction, paedogenesis, larval development, larval mobility, induction of diapause and pupation are subject of a chapter on biology. A chapter considering morphology presents a survey of larval characteristics and comparative morphology. The main body of the book consists of identification keys and descriptions of those gall midge species which pass at least some phases of their life-cycle (larval and/or pupal stages) in the soil. The original Russian version of 1965 was a landmark in gall midge studies. The present edition makes the book accessible to non-Russian biologists. With some additions by the editor to update the taxonomy and terminology, the book is indispensable for students of Diptera, soil biologists, ecologists and evolutionary biologists.

Oribatid Mites - Biodiversity, Taxonomy and Ecology (Hardcover): Valerie Behan-Pelletier, Zoe Lindo Oribatid Mites - Biodiversity, Taxonomy and Ecology (Hardcover)
Valerie Behan-Pelletier, Zoe Lindo
R3,224 Discovery Miles 32 240 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The book synthesizes knowledge on the arthropod taxon Oribatida, a suborder of Acari (the mites and ticks), that are a key group in soil ecology and biodiversity studies for Canada and Alaska but also worldwide. This book is unparalleled in the comprehensive nature of the information provided on this key biotic group. It is presented by two leading global experts for this group. There is no competing text in English. Reviewers were unanimous in their view that there is an "unquestionable" need for this book. The book provides highly reliable set of data, well prepared from a content and methodological point of view, bringing much interesting information on the subject and a valuable contribution to the knowledge of ecology of the group of invertebrates.

Virus of Invertebrates (Hardcover, illustrated edition): Edouard Kurstak Virus of Invertebrates (Hardcover, illustrated edition)
Edouard Kurstak
R7,437 Discovery Miles 74 370 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The 300 known viruses that affect invertebrates, mostly insects, are important for research and for pest control. Twelve studies review the advances in the knowledge and use of these viruses made possible by biotechnological processes. Special attention is given to the baculoviridae family, but othe

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