Seasonal Adaptations of Insects

ISBN-13: 9780195036350 / Angielski / Twarda / 1985 / 426 str.

Catherine A. Tauber; Maurice J. Tauber; Sinzo Masaki

Opis

This balanced, comprehensive account traces the alterations in body form that insects undergo as they adapt to seasonal change, exploring both theoretical aspects and practical issues, such as the impact of seasonality on insect pest management. The authors provide a critical interpretation of the voluminous scientific literature on the natural history, genetics, evolution, and management of insect adaptations. As the only current study of this important topic, this monograph will be essential reading for most entomologists, as well as many ecologists, invertebrate zoologists, and evolutionary biologists.

Recenzje

'The book is easy to read and to use for a reference...three excellent indices. The definitions are well conceived and are stated in clear English...This volume is absolutely packed with information.' BioScience

Spis treści

Introduction; Insect adaptation to environmental changes; The course of diapause; The diapause syndrome; Environmental regulation of seasonal cycles; Seasonal adaptations - special cases; Variability and genetics of seasonal adaptations; Evolution of seasonal cycles; Seasonality, life-history evolution, and speciation; Seasonality and insect pest management.