Oviparity is an important type of reproduction in insects. Majority of the insect species start life outside their mothers body in the egg stage. Insect eggs comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Various types of eggs is dealt in an elaborate fashion for a clear understanding of the ovipositional behaviour in insects. This book highlights the concepts of egg cannibalism, egg diapause and egg guarding behaviour in insects. Light is also shed about the pheromones which may function either as ovipositional stimulant or deterrent. A thorough knowledge about the various concepts in...
Oviparity is an important type of reproduction in insects. Majority of the insect species start life outside their mothers body in the egg stage. Inse...