Insect Conservation Biology
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Insect Conservation Biology
（Conservation biology series, 2）
Chapman & Hall, 1994
Available at 10 libraries
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Insects are the major component of the world's biodiversity. By their vast numbers of both species and individuals, they are vital determinants of the terrestrial ecological processes. Quantitatively, insects are important pointers for the species-rich geographical areas. Qualitatively, they are also important, whether the subjects of conservation themselves or as tools for identifying biotic areas with high endemism. "Insect Conservation Biology" covers a wide range of topics from single species to landscape conservation, and from rare butterflies to the benefits-and-risks of biocontrol agents. The approach is both positive and realistic, with insects being discussed in the contexts of sustainable development, agroecology and monitoring environmental change. Ethical issues surrounding insects are also considered as well as preservation technology and restoration ecology. Conservation circles have given too little attention to the ecological significance of insects, while entomologists have been employed mostly to control a tiny minority of species of insect pests. The realms of conservationist and entomologist are brought together in this book.
This book should be of interest to conservation managers/biologists, entomologists, ecologists, and environmental scientists interested in biological diversity.
Table of Contents
- Part 1 Setting the scene: insect variety and significance
- past and present events leading to insect conservation concern
- emergence of insect conservation biology. Part 2 Levels of analysis: scaling and large scale issues
- the fragmented landscape
- the disturbed landscape
- individual insect species and their conservation. Part 3 Entomologists' dilemmas: insect pest control and insect conservation
- insect conservation ethics. Part 4 Positive action: insects, the landscape and evaluation
- stopping the loss of individuals, population species and landscapes.
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