Essential entomology : an order-by-order introduction
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Essential entomology : an order-by-order introduction
Oxford University Press, 2001
Available at 8 libraries
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
An up-to-date order-by-order introduction and reference handbook for students of biological sciences in general and entomology in particular. Covers all the important groups on a worldwide basis.
A concise guide to the insect orders and to what makes insects special and successful.
The book is in three sections:
* a straightforward introduction to insect biology;
* a section on field work; and
* an order-by-order catalogue of the insects giving essential facts and details of life-histories, highlighting what makes each order distinct
To make the material as accessible as possible, the information for each order is presented in a standard manner. Throughout, the book is written in a straighforward style with as little technical language as possible. Essential terms are fully explained in context with marginal notes.
Includes a pictoral aid the identification of the orders and key references.
Contains specially commissioned illustrations by RICHARD LEWINGTON.
Table of Contents
- PREFACE
- INTRODUCTION TO INSECT EVOLUTION AND BIOLOGY
- KEY TO THE INSECT ORDERS
- THE INSECT ORDERS
- THE PRIMITIVELY WINGLESS INSECTS
- THE WINGED INSECTS
- FIELD WORK
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- INDEX
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