Zoology: invertebrates

An updated edition of this popular textbook, covering recognition, biology, ecology and medical importance of the arthropods that affect human health.

"e;The Beetle and Butterfly Collection"e; is a classic guide to collecting, arranging, and preserving various insects at home.

This essential reference provides complete coverage of integrated pest management (IPM).

The first section of the book includes information about how tourism-related infrastructure and activities promote biological invasions, including key pathways for non-native invasive species introductions.

This volume of Advances in Insect Physiology contains comprehensive interdisciplinary reviews on basic and practical aspects relevant to major target receptors for crucial physiological functions and mechanisms in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms, particularly insects.

The use of forensic entomology has become established as a global science.

The third in a trilogy of global overviews of conservation of diverse and ecologically important insect groups.

Distributed in the East European countries, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, People's Republic of Mongolia, Republic of Cuba and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam by Kultura, Budapest, HungaryThis volume presents the second part of brief characterizations and identification keys for oribatid mites inhabiting the Neotropical Region, as well as a check-list and bibliography of all described species from this area.

This book presents a 360-degree picture of the world of insects and explores how their existence affects our lives: the "e;good, bad, and ugly"e; aspects of their interactions with humankind.

This book consisting of ten review chapters contributed by leading workers in their respective fields, from around the world, covers the whole subject of insect reproduction.

The subject of Entomology deals with the scientific study of insects in a diverse manner.

Providing many interesting case studies and bringing together many leading authorities on the subject, this book examines the importance of film adaptations of literature in Russian cinema, especially during the Soviet period when the cinema was accorded a vital role in imposing the authority of the communist regime on the consciousness of the Soviet people.

Insects represent the most abundant and diverse animal group on Earth.

Parasitic wasps of the genus Scelio play an important role in the regulation of orthopteran populations and are implicated in suppressing numbers of numerous pest locusts and grasshoppers.

Drosophila, the common fruit fly, is the most extensively studied of all organisms from the standpoint of genetics and cytology.

How honeybees make collective decisions-and what we can learn from this amazing democratic processHoneybees make decisions collectively-and democratically.

The chemical study of insects has been growing for four decades, and with it an interest in how insects make their pheromones, hormones, defensive secretions, venoms, pigments and surface coverings.

The emir of Bukhara used assassin bugs to eat away the flesh of his prisoners.

Using an exceptionally clear writing style, minimal scientific jargon, and vivid photos and drawings, this book provides a comprehensive view of the fundamentals of entomology.

Booderee National Park at Jervis Bay, 200km south of Sydney, attracts over 450,000 visitors each year.

An indispensable reference source for all professionals and students of entomology and related disciplines.

Ants are familiar to every naturalist, ecologist, entomologist, and pest control operator.

Invertebrate Pathology Noncommunicable Diseases discusses the taxonomic and phylogenetic aspects of invertebrate pathology, beginning with protozoans and progressing through the ascending taxonomic order to the chordates.

Insects are among the most diverse and adaptable organisms on Earth.

Social behavior occurs in some of the smallest animals as well as some the largest, and the transition from solitary life to sociality is an unsolved evolutionary mystery.

Invertebrate cell culture is increasingly being used in various areas of biological research.

Originally published in 2004, these eight reviews reveal how insects use chemical signals to communicate and interact ecologically.

Captures the full scope of the literature, integrating ecological and molecular mechanisms that enable insects to enter a dormant state.

Insect parasitoids are a fascinating group of animals in many respects.

Insect Oil as a Source of Nutraceuticals: New Approaches in the Food and Feed Industry explores how removing insect lipids can be an important source to not only ensure future food security, but also show the many uses of how insect oil can be a fat replacer in food, medicine, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics.

This book will serve as a valuable source of information on the aspects of history, current scenario, non-mulberry cultivation, pruning, pests and diseases of eri, tasar and muga, silkworm rearing, pests and diseases of non-mulberry silkworm, processing of cocoon etc.

North American Psocoptera provides a complete review of the 28 families, 78 genera and 287 species of the order Psocoptera found in the United States and Canada.

Imagine scientists controlling the transmission of certain diseases through the genetic modification of mosquitoes.

Though many are harmless and even beneficial, invertebrates are some of the world's most feared and dangerous creatures.

A scientific study that keeps in mind the needs of butterfly collectors and of all those who love the country in the hope that it may increase their pleasure by widening the scope of their interests.

A lavishly illustrated introduction to the world's dragonflies and damselfliesDragonflies and damselflies are often called birdwatchers' insects.

Everyone uses species.

Spider Evolution: Genetics, Behavior, and Ecological Influences provides a thorough exploration of the evolutionary trail of arachnids, particularly spider species, from prehistoric origins to current sustainability issues.

This book contains scientific papers covering the current situation of Varroatosis in Europe, the biology and behaviour of Varroa-mite, the parasite-host relationship, the secondary infection micro-organisms transferred from the Varroa in the hive, and diagnostic and therapeutic control methods.

This volume is the first comprehensive account of the formation of CSIRO Entomology and the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) and covers the growth of this national collection over its first 65 years.

This lavishly illustrated book examines the distribution, ecology, conservation status, and biogeography of 176 species of dragonflies in the southern plains of the United States, where twelve ecoregions converge.

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's beetlesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.

Microbial Control of Insect and Mite Pests: From Theory to Practice is an important source of information on microbial control agents and their implementation in a variety of crops and their use against medical and veterinary vector insects, in urban homes and other structures, in turf and lawns, and in rangeland and forests.

Biology of Disease Vectors presents a comprehensive and advanced discussion of disease vectors and what the future may hold for their control.

This title was originally published in 1976.

Rocky outcrops are landscape features with disproportionately high biodiversity values relative to their size.