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Yhe life cycle of the firefly.
Author : Mi-Ae Lee
Publisher : Big and SMALL
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 24,43 MB
Release : 2015-08
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1925233626
Yhe life cycle of the firefly.
Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 20,28 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778723431
A brief introduction to insects, discussing their characteristics, habitat, life cycle, and predators.
Author : H.V. Danks
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 12,70 MB
Release : 2013-04-17
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401718881
Recent studies have shown that genetic polymorphisms play an important role in structuring the seasonal life cycles of insects, complementing an earlier emphasis on the effects of environmental factors. This book presents current ideas and recent research on insect life--cycle polymorphism in a series of carefully prepared chapters by international experts, covering the full breadth of the subject in order to give an up-to-date view of how life cycles are controlled and how they evolve. By consolidating our view of insect life--cycle polymorphism in this way, the book provides a staging point for further enquiries. The volume will be of interest to a wide variety of entomologists and other biologists interested in the control and evolution of life cycles and in understanding the extraordinarily complex ecological strategies of insects and other organisms.
Author : Molly Aloian
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 14,19 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778706625
Explores the development of the beetle, where they can be found, and their benefits to humans.
Author : Xavier Belles
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 37,80 MB
Release : 2020-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128130210
Insect Metamorphosis: From Natural History to Regulation of Development and Evolution explores the origin of metamorphosis, how it evolved, and how it is it regulated. The book discusses insect metamorphosis as a key innovation in insect evolution. With most of the present biodiversity on Earth composed of metamorphosing insects—approximately 1 million species currently described, with another 10-30 million still waiting to be discovered, the book delves into misconceptions and past treatments. In addition, the topic of integrating insect metamorphosis into the theory of evolution by natural selection as noted by Darwin in his On the Origin of Species is also discussed. Users will find this to be a comprehensive and updated review on insect metamorphosis, covering biological, physiological and molecular facets, with an emphasis on evolutionary aspects. Features updated knowledge from the past decade on the mechanisms of action of juvenile hormone, the main doorkeeper of insect metamorphosis Aids researchers in entomology or developmental biology dealing with specialized aspects of metamorphosis Provides applied entomologists with recently updated data, especially on regulation, to better face the problems of pest control and management Gives general evolutionary biologists context on the process of metamorphosis in its larger scope
Author : Mark Jervis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 755 pages
File Size : 18,65 MB
Release : 2005-05-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1402017340
Over the past three decades there has been a dramatic increase in theoretical and practical studies on insect natural enemies. The appeal of insect predators, and parasitoids in particular, as research animals derives from the relative ease with which many species may be cultured and experimented with in the laboratory, the simple life cycles of most parasitoids, and the increasing demand for biological pest control. There is now a massive literature on insect natural enemies, so there is a great need for a general text that the enquiring student or research worker can use in deciding on approaches and techniques that are appropriate to the study and evaluation of such insects. This book fulfils that demand. A considerably updated and expanded version of a previous best-seller, it is an account of major aspects of the biology of predators and parasitoids, punctuated with information and advice on which experiments or observations to conduct, and how to carry them out. Guidance is provided, where necessary, on the literature that may need to be consulted on particular topics. While researchers can now refer to several books on parasitoids and predators, Insects as Natural Enemies is unique in emphasising practicalities. It is aimed at students and professional working in universities and both government and commercial institutes in the fields of pest management, agriculture, horticulture and forestry.
Author : Fritz Taylor
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 34,10 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 1461386667
This book was developed out of a symposium at the XVII International Congress of Entomology held in Hamburg, Germany, on August 21, 1984. This symposium was organized by Drs. William Bradshaw and Hugh Dingle, who subsequently asked us to edit the proceedings. The chapters represent, for the most part, papers that were read in Hamburg but have been expanded and updated. The goal of this volume is to provide a comprehensive view of current research on insect life cycles, including field and laboratory studies, broad comparisons among species or local populations, and intensive studies of single populations, as well as theoretical research. Of necessity, given the magnitude of research now being carried out on insects, some important research programs are not included, and therein lie the makings of future volumes. This volume is divided into three parts. The first part, Geographical Patterns in Insect Life Cycles, explores various applications of a comparative method that has been valuable in investigating the potential for variability in life history parameters and the relation of these parameters to important variables in the environment.
Author : Bobbie Kalman
Publisher : Crabtree Publishing Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 24,66 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780778706656
Explains how mosquitoes evolve, how they live, and precautions to take to avoid getting bit.
Author : Bray Jacobson
Publisher : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 13,59 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1538210444
Many insects hatch from eggs and molt several times as they grow bigger. Others, such as butterflies, undergo a complete metamorphosis. A common science curriculum topic, insect life cycles may be confusing because of these differences. However, this book breaks down these cycles into easy-to-understand steps in both accessible language and colorful diagrams readers can turn to for review again and again. The most important vocabulary needed to talk about insect life cycles is further explained in fact boxes and an extended glossary.
Author : Susan H. Gray
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 22,37 MB
Release : 2011-07
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1432949837
Introduces the main kinds of insects, and explains how they are born, grow, move, eat, protect themselves, and reproduce, where they live, and their effects on human life.