Muscidae (Diptera) of the Neotropical Region
Author : Claudio José Barros de Carvalho
Publisher :
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 13,87 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Muscidae
ISBN :
Manual of Central American Diptera
Author : Brian Victor Brown
Publisher : NRC Research Press
Page : 746 pages
File Size : 26,26 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 0660199580
Book Description
While volume 1 includes several introductory chapters and treats 42 families of flies in the Lower Diptera, volume 2 covers the remaining 64 families of flies that make up the Higher Diptera (or Cyclorrhapha). These include families of house flies, fruit flies, bot flies, flower flies and many other lesser-known groups. The text is accompanies by over 1660 line drawings and photographs.
The Biology of the Muscidae of the World
Author : Peter Skidmore
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 37,24 MB
Release : 1985-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789061931393
Book Description
Neotropical Biogeography
Author : Juan J. Morrone
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 19,16 MB
Release : 2017-04-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1315390647
Book Description
Neotropical Biogeography: Regionalization and Evolution presents the most comprehensive single-source treatment of the Neotropical region derived from evolutionary biogeographic studies. The book provides a biogeographic regionalization based on distributional patterns of plant and animal taxa, discusses biotic relationships drawn from track and cladistic biogeographic analyses, and identifies cenocrons (subsets of taxa within biotas identified by their common origin and evolutionary history). It includes maps, area cladograms and vegetation profiles. The aim of this reference is to provide a biogeographic regionalization that can be used by graduate students, researchers and other professionals concerned with understanding and describing distributional patterns of plants and animals in the Neotropical region. It covers the 53 biogeographic provinces of the Neotropical region that are classified into the Antillean, Brazilian and Chacoan subregions, and the Mexican and South American transition zones.
Diptera Diversity
Author : Thomas Pape
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 479 pages
File Size : 47,66 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9004148973
Book Description
This is the first comprehensive synopsis of the biodiversity of Diptera, with chapters on all regional faunas, Diptera as ecological indicators, statistical techniques for estimating species diversity based on the known fauna, molecular tools and trends in digital publication.
Life Cycle and Development of Diptera
Author : Muhammad Sarwar
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 43,90 MB
Release : 2020-09-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 1838802258
Book Description
Diptera, or true flies, are of considerable economic importance, as these flies have a valuable role as scavengers, parasitoids and predators of other insects, pollinators, food for predators, bio-indicators of water quality, and tools for scientific research. In nine chapters, this book examines various aspects of flies of the order Diptera as well as some types of mosquitos and midges. Topics covered include taxonomy, phylogeny, life cycle, feeding habits, population control strategies, and more. A unique chapter on forensic entomology is particularly interesting. Beautifully illustrated and expertly researched, this volume will appeal to entomologists, biologists, and naturalists.
Neotropical Diversification: Patterns and Processes
Author : Valentí Rull
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 45,81 MB
Release : 2020-03-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 3030311678
Book Description
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the patterns of biodiversity in various neotropical ecosystems, as well as a discussion on their historical biogeographies and underlying diversification processes. All chapters were written by prominent researchers in the fields of tropical biology, molecular ecology, climatology, paleoecology, and geography, producing an outstanding collection of essays, synthetic analyses, and novel investigations that describe and improve our understanding of the biodiversity of this unique region. With chapters on the Amazon and Caribbean forests, the Atlantic rainforests, the Andes, the Cerrado savannahs, the Caatinga drylands, the Chaco, and Mesoamerica – along with broad taxonomic coverage – this book summarizes a wide range of hypotheses, views, and methods concerning the processes and mechanisms of neotropical diversification. The range of perspectives presented makes the book a truly comprehensive, state-of-the-art publication on the topic, which will fascinate both scientists and general readers alike.
The Gall Midges of the Neotropical Region
Author : Raymond J. Gagné
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 19,30 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780801427862
Book Description
Gagne's introductory chapters include biographical sketches of those individuals who have contributed most to our knowledge of Neotropical gall midges. He also discusses classification and distribution, external anatomy and biology, and techniques for collecting, rearing, and preparing specimens for study. The heart of the book comprises two chapters. The first presents the midges themselves: identification keys to the genera, a synopsis of each genus and higher taxon, and a list of all known species from South America. The second includes keys and descriptions of galls and other damage caused by the midges, with known hosts.
Evolutionary Biogeography of the Andean Region
Author : Juan J. Morrone
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 15,46 MB
Release : 2018-07-11
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0429941900
Book Description
Key features: The first reference book to provide a comprehensive treatment of the biogreography of the Andean region Includes lists of the synonyms for each area and examples of the plant and animal taxa characterizing them. An extensive reference section serves as an entry point for more in-depth research on individual subjects Discusses the relationships between the areas, formulating hypotheses explaining the relationships of different biotas, based on track and cladistic biogeographic analyses Identifies cenocrons that were assembled in the different biotas Contains maps that illustrate the distribution of particular taxa, area cladograms and vegetation profiles This book presents a regionalization of the Andean region, based on an evolutionary biogeographic approach. Aimed at anyone wishing to understand biogeographic patterns of distribution of Andean plants and animals, the book provides a comprehensive treatment of three subregions, one transition zone, and 16 provinces. Lists of the synonyms and examples of taxa characterizing each area are given, and the relationships between the areas discussed, alongside hypotheses explaining the assembly of different biotas. Several maps illustrate the distribution of particular taxa, as well as area cladograms, diagrams and full-color vegetation profiles.
The Zoological Record
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1070 pages
File Size : 19,54 MB
Release : 1984
Category : Animals
ISBN :
