Caterpillars are excellent model organisms for understanding how
multiple selective forces shape the ecology and evolution of
insects, and organisms in general. Recent research using the tools
of modern molecular biology, genetics, metabolomics, microbial
ecology, experiments conducted at a global level, network analysis,
and statistical analyses of global data sets, combined with basic
natural history, are yielding exciting new insights into
caterpillar adaptations and ecology. The best way to view these
research advances is within a framework of tri-trophic
interactions. This is a timely topic for research given the central
role of caterpillars and plants in the ecology and trophic
structure of terrestrial communities. This book is unique in that
it contains chapters from a team of experts on a diversity of key
topics within caterpillar-plant interactions. This volume brings
together contributions by researchers from around the globe,
working in both tropical and temperate habitats, and in
human-managed and more natural habitats. It is a significant
contribution to our understanding of insect biology, and the role
that insects, as represented by caterpillars, play in a world
increasingly dominated by humans and one in which threats to insect
biodiversity are mounting. Chapter 11 is available open access
under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via
link.springer.com. The Natural History of Caterpillar-Ant
Associations" is available open access under a Creative Commons
Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
General
| Imprint: |
Springer Nature Switzerland AG
|
| Country of origin: |
Switzerland |
| Series: |
Fascinating Life Sciences |
| Release date: |
April 2023 |
| First published: |
2022 |
| Editors: |
Robert J. Marquis
• Suzanne Koptur
|
| Dimensions: |
235 x 155mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
642 |
| Edition: |
1st ed. 2022 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-3-03-086690-7 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
3-03-086690-4 |
| Barcode: |
9783030866907 |
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