Encyclopedia of insects [electronic resource] /
Resh, Vincent H.
Cardé, Ring T.
Credo Reference (Firm)
London, England : Elsevier/Academic Press,
2009
Covering all aspects of insect anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management, this book sets the standard in entomology. The second edition of this reference will continue the tradition by providing the most comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date resource for professionals. Expanded sections in forensic entomology, biotechnology and Drosphila, reflect the full update of over 300 topics. Articles contributed by over 260 high profile and internationally recognized entomologists provide definitive facts regarding all insects from ants, beetles, and butterflies to zoraptera, and zygentoma.
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Mode of access: World Wide Web.
Includes bibliographical references.
Anatomy -- Physiology -- Behavior -- Evolution -- Reproduction -- Development and metamorphosis -- Major groups and notable forms -- Interactions with other organisms -- Interactions with humans -- Habitats -- Ecology -- History and methodology.
Covering all aspects of insect anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management, this book sets the standard in entomology. The second edition of this reference will continue the tradition by providing the most comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date resource for professionals. Expanded sections in forensic entomology, biotechnology and Drosphila, reflect the full update of over 300 topics. Articles contributed by over 260 high profile and internationally recognized entomologists provide definitive facts regarding all insects from ants, beetles, and butterflies to zoraptera, and zygentoma.
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Insects
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