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Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > Invertebrates

The Biology of the Muscidae of the World (Hardcover): Peter Skidmore The Biology of the Muscidae of the World (Hardcover)
Peter Skidmore
R9,842 Discovery Miles 98 420 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Biology of Coccinellidae (Hardcover): Ivo Hodek Biology of Coccinellidae (Hardcover)
Ivo Hodek
R5,631 Discovery Miles 56 310 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This book provides the first monograph of Coccinellidae. Although the group finds inclusion both in Clausen's (1940) "Entomophagous Insects" and in Balduf's (1935) "Entomophagous Coleoptera", reference in these works is limited to three and twenty pages respectively. Moreover, the last thirty years since these books appeared have ~een a great deal of work on the group. The use of insecticides largely destroyed the early attempts at biological control and interest remained low for as long as insecticides appeared quite successfuL However, the problems of insecticides soon became apparent, and in the last decade there have been tremendous developments in biological control, particularly in eombin

Bugs & Slugs - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Invertebrates (Pamphlet, 2nd ed.): James Kavanagh Bugs & Slugs - A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar North American Invertebrates (Pamphlet, 2nd ed.)
James Kavanagh; Illustrated by Raymond Leung
R216 Discovery Miles 2 160 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is the long, catalog/marketing description of the product.It's often said that everyone goes through a "bug phase" -- typically during childhood -- when they develop an immense interest in insects and other invertebrates. Given the astounding diversity of these life forms, it can be overwhelming for those looking to learn more about their identification features and fascinating lives. The 12-panel folding pocket guide Bugs & Slugs is the perfect educational tool for those looking to cut through the clutter and get acquainted with 140 common species of beetles, bugs, flies, aquatic insects, and spiders. It includes representatives from the eight major groups of insects, many different types on non-insect invertebrates, and tips for identifying species. Laminated for durability, this rich collection is a portable and handy companion for educators, learners, naturalists, and "bug" enthusiasts in the midst of their "bug phase" or keen to return to it. Made in the USA.

Ecology of Aphidophaga (Hardcover): Ivo Hodek Ecology of Aphidophaga (Hardcover)
Ivo Hodek
R5,921 Discovery Miles 59 210 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Proceedings of the 2nd Symposium held at Zvikovske podhradi, September 2-8, 1984

The Secret Life of Flies (Paperback, New edition): Erica McAlister The Secret Life of Flies (Paperback, New edition)
Erica McAlister
R320 R271 Discovery Miles 2 710 Save R49 (15%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Enter a hidden world of snail killers, silly names and crazy sex in The Secret Life of Flies. Entomolologist Erica McAlister dispels many common misconceptions and reveals how truly amazing, exotic and important these creatures really are. From hungry herbivores and precocious pollinators to robberflies, danceflies and the much maligned mosquito, McAlister describes the different types of fly, their unique and often unusual characteristics, and the unpredictable nature of their daily life. She travels from the drawers of wonder at the Natural History Museum, to piles of poo in Ethiopia, via underground caves, smelly latrines and the English country garden. She discovers flies without wings, rotating genitalia and the terrible hairy fly, while pausing along the way to consider today's key issues of conservation, taxonomy, forensic entomology and climate change. Combining her deep knowledge and love of flies with a wonderful knack for storytelling, Erica McAlister allows us to peer - amazed and captivated - into the secret life of flies.

Entomology: Study of Insects (Hardcover): Jael Payne Entomology: Study of Insects (Hardcover)
Jael Payne
R3,320 R3,003 Discovery Miles 30 030 Save R317 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The American Cockroach (Hardcover, 1981 ed.): K.G. Adiyodi The American Cockroach (Hardcover, 1981 ed.)
K.G. Adiyodi
R8,603 Discovery Miles 86 030 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This volume deals mainly with the biology of the American cockroach, Periplaneta americana (1.). Contributors were urged to emphasize recent findings, including unpublished data when possible, a goal that would not have been feasible if it were not for the two previously published books on the basic biology of cockroaches, The Biology o/the Cockroach (1968) by D. M. Guthrie and A. R. Tindall and The Cockroach, Volume 1 (1968) by P. B. Cornwell. Those topics not included in The American Cockroach, such as external morphology, are well covered in the two preceding books. In addition, these books provided a broad background upon which contributors to The American Cockroach have been able to build with recent trends, new and established concepts and integration. Although this book deals primarily with the American cockroach, many chapters offer a comparative approach in sections where the more recent and exciting research has been accomplished on other species. Most contributors place the cockroach in perspective with regard to its appropriateness or inappropriateness for various types of biological investigations. Many questions are realistically left unanswered when no acceptable or obvious solution is apparent; an invitation to new researchers to consider the cockroach as an experimental subject.

Ecology Of Forest Insects (Hardcover, English ed.): A. Szujecki Ecology Of Forest Insects (Hardcover, English ed.)
A. Szujecki
R8,428 Discovery Miles 84 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Few branches of the biological sciences have developed to such an extent as has ecology in the recent decades. The successful development of this science is directly related to need to create a sound scientific basis by which we can control our diminishing natural resources and integrate this with the control of biological systems of the component species. Studies on the bioenergetics of ecosystems, as well as on the home ostatic mechanisms functioning at the populations and biocenoses levels are of great importance in this respect. The results of these studies are very significant in forestry management which deals with multiannual tree communities - forest stands. It is particularly important in this of the necessity for the possible respect for economic planning, in view prolonged maintenance of forest biocenoses as stable systems. Neither in the present nor in the immediate future can be protection of forest ecosystems consisting of natural plant and animal communities be achieved by the cultivation of resistant forms or the intensification of chemical intervention."

Thesaurus Conchyliorum, or, Monographs of Genera of Shells; v.2 [Text] (1855) (Hardcover): G B (George Brettingham) Sowerby, G... Thesaurus Conchyliorum, or, Monographs of Genera of Shells; v.2 [Text] (1855) (Hardcover)
G B (George Brettingham) Sowerby, G B (George Brettingham) B Sowerby, William Healey 1845-1927 Dall
R1,075 Discovery Miles 10 750 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Biology of Chrysopidae (Hardcover): M. Canard, Y. Semeria, Tim R. New Biology of Chrysopidae (Hardcover)
M. Canard, Y. Semeria, Tim R. New
R4,524 Discovery Miles 45 240 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Echinoderms Through Time (Hardcover): Bruno David, Alain Guille, Jean-Pierre Feral Echinoderms Through Time (Hardcover)
Bruno David, Alain Guille, Jean-Pierre Feral
R11,340 Discovery Miles 113 400 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Echinoderms are now considered as a biological and geological model that underlies researches of primary importance. The extent of the contributions made by the International Echinoderm Conferences to various fields of research is attested by the scope covered by presentation at the international conferences. These proceedings contain the complete papers or abstracts of all the presentations and posters presented at the eighth International Echinoderm Conference, held in Dijon, France in September, 1994. Coverage includes: general; extinct classes; crinoids; asteroids; ophiuroids; holothuroids; and echinoids.

Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships (Hardcover, Reprinted from ENTOMOLOGIA... Proceedings of the 9th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships (Hardcover, Reprinted from ENTOMOLOGIA EXPERIMENTALIS ET APPLICATA, 80:1, 1996)
Erich Stadler, Martine Rowell-Rahier, Robert Baur
R5,875 Discovery Miles 58 750 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The 9th International Symposium on Insect-Plant Relationships (SIP-9) was once more, following the tradition established in 1958, a forum for investigators in both basic and applied entomology interested in the important and fascinating field of interactions between plants and insects. We were pleased and honoured to organise this symposium, which took place June 24--30, 1995 in Gwatt on the shores of the Lake of Thun in Switzerland. 168 participants from 26 countries from all over the world actively took part in the symposium by contributing 12 key-note lectures and a total of 141 oral presentations and posters. The favourable response and the lively interaction of the participants in all symposium activities is the clearest indication of the success of SIP-9. The organisers appreciated the enthusiasm and the willingness to collaborate shown by all participants. The following volume contains written contributions (72) of only half of all presentations. This is due to the fact that we decided to produce not only an account of the proceedings but also to publish all contributions as a special volume of the journal Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata. This procedure was last adopted in 1978 for SIP-4, organised by Reginald F. Chapman and Elizabeth A. Bernays, and ensures a wide distribution of the papers within the scientific community and easy access through libraries. Inevitably we had to employ the same review procedure as applicable for the manuscripts regularly submitted to Entomologia.

Iridescences - The Physical Colors of Insects (Hardcover, 2007 ed.): Serge Berthier Iridescences - The Physical Colors of Insects (Hardcover, 2007 ed.)
Serge Berthier
R2,920 Discovery Miles 29 200 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Lepidoptera and Coleoptera butterflies and beetles - are the most beautifully colored insects we can find. This book explores the origin of these brilliant colors from a physics perspective, beginning with the simplest question: Why Colors? The author masterfully explains at an introductory level the coloring of insects and illustrates his points with more than 240 brilliant figures. The book is a rich source for optical physicists, biologists, and teachers alike.

A Biosystematic Study of the European Stratiomyidae (Diptera) - Volume 2 - Clitellariinae, Hermediinae, Pachygasterinae and... A Biosystematic Study of the European Stratiomyidae (Diptera) - Volume 2 - Clitellariinae, Hermediinae, Pachygasterinae and Bibliography (Hardcover)
R. Rozkosny
R8,022 Discovery Miles 80 220 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Insect Ecology: Concepts to Management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022): K. V. Hari Prasad Insect Ecology: Concepts to Management (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2022)
K. V. Hari Prasad
R4,583 Discovery Miles 45 830 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book presents comprehensive information on various aspects of ecology with special reference to insects, to form a platform to design an ecologically sound insect pest management. Insects are the most dominant and diverse group of living organism on earth. Owing to their smaller size, smaller space and food requirements, more number of generation per unit time, insects serves as one of the best subject matter for studies on various ecological aspects such as chemical ecology, population dynamics, predator/parasitoid-prey interactions etc. The knowledge on various aspects of insect ecology helps in formulating an effective environmentally benign insect pest management. This book is of interest and use to the post graduate students and researchers working on various aspects of insect ecology with special emphasis on population dynamics, chemical ecology, tri tropic interactions, ecological engineering and Ecological Insect pest management.

Insect life-cycle polymorphism - Theory, evolution and ecological consequences for seasonality and diapause control (Hardcover,... Insect life-cycle polymorphism - Theory, evolution and ecological consequences for seasonality and diapause control (Hardcover, 1994 ed.)
H.V. Danks
R7,280 Discovery Miles 72 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Recent studies have shown that genetic polymorphisms play an important role in structuring the seasonal life cycles of insects, complementing an earlier emphasis on the effects of environmental factors. This book presents current ideas and recent research on insect life--cycle polymorphism in a series of carefully prepared chapters by international experts, covering the full breadth of the subject in order to give an up-to-date view of how life cycles are controlled and how they evolve. By consolidating our view of insect life--cycle polymorphism in this way, the book provides a staging point for further enquiries. The volume will be of interest to a wide variety of entomologists and other biologists interested in the control and evolution of life cycles and in understanding the extraordinarily complex ecological strategies of insects and other organisms.

Drosophila - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Christian Dahmann Drosophila - Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Christian Dahmann
R4,440 Discovery Miles 44 400 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drosophila is a comprehensive collection of methods and protocols for Drosophila, one of the oldest and most commonly used model organisms in modern biology. The protocols are written by the scientists who invented the methods. The text presents a diverse set of techniques that range from the basic handling of flies to more complex applications. This is the perfect reference manual for Drosophila researchers.

Insect Resistance Management - Biology, Economics, and Prediction (Hardcover, 3rd edition): David W. Onstad, Lisa M. Knolhoff Insect Resistance Management - Biology, Economics, and Prediction (Hardcover, 3rd edition)
David W. Onstad, Lisa M. Knolhoff
R4,173 R2,879 Discovery Miles 28 790 Save R1,294 (31%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The third edition of Insect Resistance Management: Biology, Economics, and Prediction expands coverage by including three new chapters on African agriculture, genetic control of pests, and fitness costs of resistance. All remaining chapters have been updated to cover key scientific findings published since 2013. The coauthors have expertise in evolutionary biology, ecology, economics, epizootiology, statistics, modeling, IPM, and genetics. The original themes demonstrating the importance of economics, IPM, pest behavior, and the behavior of humans implementing insect resistance management (IRM) are still relevant. Entomologists and others developing experiments, models, regulations, or public policy will benefit from this book that avoids reliance on dogma by analyzing and synthesizing knowledge about a wide variety of species, landscapes, and stakeholder problems.

Insects and Plants - Parallel Evolution & Adaptations, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition): Jolivet Insects and Plants - Parallel Evolution & Adaptations, Second Edition (Paperback, 2nd edition)
Jolivet
R3,551 Discovery Miles 35 510 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Insects and plants, whether or not they coevolved, have intimate interrelationships. This book concisely yet thoroughly describes these phenomena. In one chapter the salient facts known about carnivorous plants are described. In another, ant and plant relationships are summarized as an introduction to this vast subject. Pollination, of great interest to agriculturists and horticulturists, is briefly explained without the complexities detailed in the massive literature on this topic. Many other subjects are discussed, such as the memory of adult butterflies, which enables them to return to their host plants in the case of the polyphagous species. The book is seeded with such thought-provoking discussions as prostitution among the orchids and botanical indigestion in some plants.

Forest Entomology and Pathology - Volume 1: Entomology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023): Jeremy D Allison, Timothy D. Paine, Bernard... Forest Entomology and Pathology - Volume 1: Entomology (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2023)
Jeremy D Allison, Timothy D. Paine, Bernard Slippers, Michael J. Wingfield
R1,732 Discovery Miles 17 320 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This open access book will provide an introduction to forest entomology, the principles and techniques of forest insect pest management, the different forest insect guilds/feeding groups, and relevant forest insect pest management case studies. In addition to covering 30% of the earth, forest ecosystems provide numerous timber and non-timber products that affect our daily lives and recreational opportunities, habitat for diverse animal communities, watershed protection, play critical roles in the water cycle, and mitigate soil erosion and global warming. In addition to being the most abundant organisms in forest ecosystems, insects perform numerous functions in forests, many of which are beneficial and critical to forest health. Conversely, some insects damage and/or kill trees and reduce the capacity of forests to provide desired ecosystem services. The target audience of this book is upper-level undergraduate and graduate students and professionals interested in forest health and entomology.

Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Plecoptera - Illustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, and Species in South... Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects: Plecoptera - Illustrated Keys to Known Families, Genera, and Species in South America (Hardcover, 2003 ed.)
Charles W. Heckman
R5,771 Discovery Miles 57 710 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This work was begun to provide keys to the aquatic insect species known from Brazil. The original goal was to include all genera known from South America and all species from Brazil, but for most groups, the scope was expanded to encompass all species in South America, and, in some cases, to include terrestrial species of orders comprising both terrestrial and aquatic taxa. In no case is a taxonomic rev1s10n of any group undertaken, although recommendations for such revisions are included where appropriate, and probable synonymy of nominal species still treated as valid in the literature is noted. Two different approaches will be employed according to the taxon being treated. For phylogenetic groups encompassing overwhelmingly or exclusively aquatic species, such as the orders Plecoptera and Ephemeroptera or the families Dytiscidae and Culicidae, keys are provided to distinguish all genera and species known to occur in South America. An effort has been made to include every identifiable species so that the user of the key can determine with reasonable certainty whether or not his specimen belongs to a species that has already been described or whether it is one that is not yet known to science. Where feasible, complete keys will be prepared for groups containing both aquatic and terrestrial species that do not encompass an extraordinarily large number of species. This has already been done for the order Collembola.

Crustacean Egg Production (Paperback): Armand Kuris Crustacean Egg Production (Paperback)
Armand Kuris
R7,058 Discovery Miles 70 580 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This title discusses egg formation, release, and development, variations in life history patterns, population, and fisheries aspects regarding crustaceans.

Diapause and Life Cycle Strategies in Insects (Hardcover): V.K. Brown, Ivo Hodek Diapause and Life Cycle Strategies in Insects (Hardcover)
V.K. Brown, Ivo Hodek
R6,485 Discovery Miles 64 850 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms - Invertebrates and Entomopathogens (Hardcover, 2nd edition): Juan A Morales-Ramos, M... Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms - Invertebrates and Entomopathogens (Hardcover, 2nd edition)
Juan A Morales-Ramos, M Guadalupe Rojas, David I Shapiro-Ilan
R4,675 R3,208 Discovery Miles 32 080 Save R1,467 (31%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Mass Production of Beneficial Organisms: Invertebrates and Entomopathogens, Second Edition explores the latest advancements and technologies for large-scale rearing and manipulation of natural enemies while presenting ways of improving success rate, predictability of biological control procedures, and demonstrating their safe and effective use. Organized into three sections, Parasitoids and Predators, Pathogens, and Invertebrates for Other Applications, this second edition contains important new information on production technology of predatory mites and hymenopteran parasitoids for biological control, application of insects in the food industry and production methods of insects for feed and food, and production of bumble bees for pollination. Beneficial organisms include not only insect predators and parasitoids, but also mite predators, nematodes, fungi, bacteria and viruses. In the past two decades, tremendous advances have been achieved in developing technology for producing these organisms. Despite that and the globally growing research and interest in biological control and biotechnology applications, commercialization of these technologies is still in progress. This is an essential reference and teaching tool for researchers in developed and developing countries working to produce "natural enemies" in biological control and integrated pest management programs.

Ichnoentomology - Insect Traces in Soils and Paleosols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Jorge Fernando Genise Ichnoentomology - Insect Traces in Soils and Paleosols (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Jorge Fernando Genise
R4,320 Discovery Miles 43 200 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book is devoted to the ichnology of insects, and associated trace fossils, in soils and paleosols. The traces described here, mostly nests and pupation chambers, include one of the most complex architectures produced by animals. Chapters explore the walls, shapes and fillings of trace fossils followed by their classifications and ichnotaxonomy. Detailed descriptions and interpretations for different groups of insects like bees, ants, termites, dung beetles and wasps are also provided. Chapters also highlight the the paleoenvironmental significance of insect trace fossils in paleosols for paleontological reconstructions, sedimentological interpretation, and ichnofabrics analysis. Readers will discover how insect trace fossils act as physical evidence for reconstructing the evolution of behavior, phylogenies, past geographical distributions, and to know how insects achieved some of the more complex architectures. The book will appeal to researchers and graduate students in ichnology, sedimentology, paleopedology, and entomology and readers interested in insect architecture.

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