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This is a book about proximate mechanisms. Although some theoreti
cal structure is used to introduce the subject, the intent is to
offer a comprehensive view of the mechanistic side of searching (or
foraging) so as to balance the current emphasis of books on
mathematical and functional models. It seems to me that the
pendulum needs to swing back to studies of how animals behave, and
that maybe in so doing models will become valuable again in driving
experimentation. I have probably included too many examples in this
book, and some are even presented in great detail. Hopefully, they
provide a complete picture of the kind of animals used, the
experimental setup, the kinds of data yielded, and how the data
were analysed. I have done this in response to frustrating
experiences of reading chapters in behavioural ecobgy books that
provide insufficient information with which to evaluate an author's
conclusion."
During the past decade, the study of the chemical structures used
by insects has advanced from a subject that could be reviewed in a
single volume to a vastly more advanced level. This important new
volume brings together a focused group of reviews that offer
perspective on the most interesting advances in insect chemical
ecology. Chemical Ecology of Insects 2 brings together an
internationally respected group of experts covering such topics as
chemoreception and integration, orientation mechanisms,
plant-insect interactions and insect-insect interactions. An
important benefit of these reviews lies in the identification of
the boundaries of our current knowledge and the most profitable
areas in which we should expect these areas to develop. This
important work will appeal to entomologists and ecologists working
directly with insects. In addition, plant scientists interested in
the interaction of plants and insects will find much valuable
information. The book is intended to benefit both field and
laboratory researchers as well as advanced students.
During the past decade, the study of the chemical structures used
by insects has advanced from a subject that could be reviewed in a
single volume to a vastly more advanced level. This important new
volume brings together a focused group of reviews that offer
perspective on the most interesting advances in insect chemical
ecology. Chemical Ecology of Insects 2 brings together an
internationally respected group of experts covering such topics as
chemoreception and integration, orientation mechanisms,
plant-insect interactions and insect-insect interactions. An
important benefit of these reviews lies in the identification of
the boundaries of our current knowledge and the most profitable
areas in which we should expect these areas to develop. This
important work will appeal to entomologists and ecologists working
directly with insects. In addition, plant scientists interested in
the interaction of plants and insects will find much valuable
information. The book is intended to benefit both field and
laboratory researchers as well as advanced students.
This is a book about proximate mechanisms. Although some theoreti
cal structure is used to introduce the subject, the intent is to
offer a comprehensive view of the mechanistic side of searching (or
foraging) so as to balance the current emphasis of books on
mathematical and functional models. It seems to me that the
pendulum needs to swing back to studies of how animals behave, and
that maybe in so doing models will become valuable again in driving
experimentation. I have probably included too many examples in this
book, and some are even presented in great detail. Hopefully, they
provide a complete picture of the kind of animals used, the
experimental setup, the kinds of data yielded, and how the data
were analysed. I have done this in response to frustrating
experiences of reading chapters in behavioural ecobgy books that
provide insufficient information with which to evaluate an author's
conclusion."
Cockroaches are ideal subjects for laboratory investigation at all
educational levels. Compared with many other laboratory animals,
cockroaches are easily and inexpensively maintained and cultured
and require relatively little space. They are hardy and are readily
available. The purpose of this book is to provide background
material and experimental leads for utilizing cockroaches in the
teaching laboratory and in designing research projects. The level
of difficulty of the experiments varies according to the depth of
understanding desi red by the instructor. In most cases at least a
part of each experiment or technique can be incorporated into the
laboratory component of elementary, high school or college
curriculum. Sections of the lab book are appropriate for courses in
Animal Behavior, Entomology, Organismic Biology and Insect
Physiology. Aside from this main purpose, the book also provides a
wealth of experimental ideas and techniques for a scientist at any
level of education. Lawrence, Kansas June 15, 1981 W. J. B.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Virtually all graduate students who have worked
on cockroach research in my laboratory have knowingly or
unknowingly contributed to this book. The most important
contribution was from Sandy Jones McPeak, who encouraged me to
finish the project. Segments of various chapters were conceived,
developed or reviewed by Michael D. Breed, Sandy Jones McPeak,
Michael K. Rust, Coby Schal, Thomas R. Tobin, W. Alexander Hawkins,
Gary R. Sams and Chris Parsons Sams.
This scarce antiquarian book is a selection from Kessinger
Publishing's Legacy Reprint Series. Due to its age, it may contain
imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed
pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we
have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting,
preserving, and promoting the world's literature. Kessinger
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