Zoology: invertebrates Books
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Invertebrate Histology
Book SynopsisThe first comprehensive reference to invertebrate histology Invertebrate Histology is a groundbreaking text that offers a comprehensive review of histology in invertebrates. Designed for use by anyone studying, diagnosing, or researching invertebrates, the book covers all major taxonomic groups with details of the histologic features, with color photographs and drawings that clearly demonstrate gross anatomy and histology. The authors, who are each experts in the histology of their respective taxa, bring together the most recent information on the topic into a single, complete volume. An accessible resource, each chapter focuses on a single taxonomic group with salient gross and histologic features that are clearly described in the text and augmented with color photographs and greyscale line drawings. The histologic images are from mostly hematoxylin and eosin stained microscopic slides showing various organ systems at high and low magnification. In addition, each chapter provides hTrade Review"The publication of Invertebrate Histology finally provides a central and exhaustive reference for the gross and microscopic anatomy of the major invertebrate phyla.... While the information about taxonomy and life history are illuminating, it is the detailed gross and histological reference images, line drawings, and abundant text explanations that really make this book indispensable to the veterinary anatomical pathologist. These will allow the pathologist to describe the location of histological lesions accurately and consistently, and by extension, interpret their significance with more confidence.... I think most veterinary pathologists would find this text fascinating and quickly come to rely upon it as a reference for normal invertebrate structures at the gross and microscopic level."—Reviewed by Dr. Christine Bayley for The ScopeTable of ContentsList of Contributors ix Foreword xiGregory A. Lewbart 1 Echinodermata Alisa L. Newton and Michelle M. Dennis 1.1 Introduction 1 1.2 Gross Anatomy 1 1.3 Histology 6 References 17 2 Porifera 19Alexander Ereskovsky and Andrey Lavrov 2.1 Introduction 19 2.2 Gross Anatomy 20 2.3 Histology 22 2.4 Organ Systems 31 Abbreviations for Figures 45 References 46 3 Cnidaria 55Ilze K. Berzins, Roy P. E. Yanong, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and Esther C. Peters 3.1 Introduction 55 3.2 Gross Anatomy 56 3.3 Histology 62 3.4 Conclusion 81 Appendix 3.1 Specimen Relaxation and Common Fixative Formulations 81 Appendix 3.2 Basic Histology Protocol for Processing Scleractinian Corals (refer to Price and Peters (2018) for more detailed techniques) 82 References 83 4 Mollusca: Gastropoda 87Michelle M. Dennis, Kinga Molnár, György Kriska, and Péter Lőw 4.1 Introduction 87 4.2 Gross Anatomy 88 4.3 Histology 91 4.4 Histology Processing Techniques 127 References 128 5 Mollusca: Cephalopoda 133Jennifer A. Dill-Okubo, Ilze K. Berzins, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and Alvin C. Camus 5.1 Introduction 133 5.2 Gross Anatomy 133 5.3 Histology 140 References 161 6 Mollusca: Bivalvia 163 Roxanna Smolowitz 6.1 Introduction 163 6.2 Gross Anatomy 163 6.3 Histology 170 References 182 7 Annelida 185Kinga Molnár, György Kriska, and Péter Lőw 7.1 Introduction 185 7.2 Gross Anatomy 187 7.3 Histology 189 References 218 8 Arthropoda: Arachnida 221Benjamin Kennedy, Steven A. Trim, Damien Laudier, Elise E.B. LaDouceur, and John E. Cooper 8.1 Introduction 221 8.2 Gross Anatomy 222 8.3 Histology 226 References 243 9 Arthropoda: Merostomata 247Elise E.B. LaDouceur, Michael M. Garner, Katie J. Roorda, and Alisa L. Newton 9.1 Introduction 247 9.2 Gross Anatomy 247 9.3 Histology 249 References 260 10 Arthropoda: Myriapoda 263Alisa L. Newton and Elise E.B. LaDouceur 10.1 Introduction 263 10.2 Gross Anatomy 263 10.3 Histology 265 References 275 11 Arthropoda: Decapoda 277Roxanna Smolowitz 11.1 Overview 277 11.2 Gross Anatomy of Adults 277 11.3 Histology 283 References 298 12 Arthropoda: Insecta 301Elise E.B. LaDouceur, Sarah C. Wood, Damien Laudier, and Elemir Simko 12.1 Introduction 301 12.2 Gross Anatomy 301 12.3 Histology 302 References 317 Index 319
£173.80
John Wiley and Sons Ltd The Science of Forensic Entomology
Book SynopsisThe Science of Forensic Entomology is designed to meet the growing needs of colleges, universities, and forensic investigative agencies in training undergraduates, graduate students, and criminal investigators the principles, concepts and methodologies necessary to use insects and other arthropods in legal matters.Table of ContentsAbout the companion website xii Preface xiii Chapter 1 Role of forensic science in criminal investigations 1 Overview 1 The big picture 1 1.1 What is forensic science? 1 1.2 Application of science to criminal investigations 3 1.3 Recognized specialty disciplines in forensic science 9 Chapter review 10 Test your understanding 11 Notes 12 References cited 12 Supplemental reading 12 Additional resources 12 Chapter 2 History of forensic entomology 13 Overview 13 The big picture 13 2.1 Historical records of early human civilizations suggest understanding of insect biology and ecology 13 2.2 Early influences leading to forensic entomology 16 2.3 Foundation for discipline is laid through casework, research, war, and public policy 18 2.4 Turn of the twentieth century brings advances in understanding of necrophagous insects 21 2.5 Forensic entomology during the “great” wars 22 2.6 Growth of the discipline due to the pioneering efforts of modern forensic entomologists leads to acceptance by judicial systems and public 23 Chapter review 24 Test your understanding 26 Notes 26 References cited 26 Supplemental reading 27 Additional resources 27 Chapter 3 Role of insects and other arthropods in urban and stored product entomology 29 Overview 29 The big picture 29 3.1 Insects and other arthropods are used in civil, criminal, and administrative matters pertinent to the judicial system 29 3.2 Civil cases involve disputes over private issues 31 3.3 Criminal law involves more serious matters involving safety and welfare of people 31 3.4 Administrative law is concerned with rulemaking, adjudication, or enforcement of specific regulatory agendas 32 3.5 Stored product entomology addresses issues of both a civil and criminal nature 33 3.6 Urban entomology is focused on more than just “urban” issues 38 Chapter review 42 Test your understanding 44 Notes 45 References cited 45 Supplemental reading 46 Additional resources 46 Chapter 4 Introduction to entomology 47 Overview 47 The big picture 47 4.1 Insecta is the biggest class of the biggest phylum of living organisms, the Arthropoda 47 4.2 The typical adult insect has three body parts, six legs, two antennae, compound eyes, external mouthparts, and wings 50 4.3 Tagmosis has produced the three functional body segments of insects: the head, thorax, and abdomen 51 4.4 Sensory organs and their modifications allow insects to perceive and react to their environments 55 4.5 The structure and function of an insect’s digestive system is intimately tied to the food that it prefers to eat 57 4.6 A tubular tracheal system transports oxygen to the body’s cells while blood moves through the body without the aid of a vascular system 58 4.7 The nervous system of insects integrates sensory input and drives many aspects of behavior 60 4.8 In order to grow, insects need to shed their “skin” 61 4.9 Many insects look and behave entirely differently as a larva than as an adult – the magic of metamorphosis 61 4.10 The desire to reproduce is a driving force for unique reproductive behaviors and copulatory structures in insects 62 Chapter review 64 Test your understanding 65 References cited 66 Supplemental reading 67 Additional resources 67 Chapter 5 Biology, taxonomy, and natural history of forensically important insects 69 Overview 69 The big picture 69 5.1 A variety of different insects and terrestrial arthropods are attracted to a dead body 69 5.2 The fauna of insects feeding on a body is determined by location, time, and associated organisms 71 5.3 Necrophagous insects include the taxa feeding on the corpse itself 72 5.4 Parasitoids and predators are the second most significant group of carrion-frequenting taxa 85 5.5 Omnivorous species include taxa which feed on both the corpse and associated arthropods 87 5.6 Adventitious species include taxa that use the corpse as an extension of their own natural habitat 89 Chapter review 90 Test your understanding 92 References cited 92 Supplemental reading 94 Additional resources 94 Chapter 6 Reproductive strategies of necrophagous flies 95 Overview 95 The big picture 95 6.1 The need to feed: anautogeny and income breeders are common among necrophagous Diptera 95 6.2 Size matters in egg production 98 6.3 Progeny deposition is a matter of competition 100 6.4 Larvae are adapted for feeding and competing on carrion 102 6.5 Feeding aggregations maximize utilization of food source 103 6.6 Mother versus offspring: fitness conflicts 104 6.7 Resource partitioning is the path to reproductive success 105 Chapter review 106 Test your understanding 108 Notes 109 References cited 109 Supplemental reading 111 Additional resources 112 Chapter 7 Chemical attraction and communication 113 Overview 113 The big picture 113 7.1 Insects rely on chemicals in intraspecific and interspecific communication 113 7.2 Chemical communication requires efficient chemoreception 114 7.3 Semiochemicals modify the behavior of the receiver 115 7.4 Pheromones are used to communicate with members of the same species 116 7.5 Allelochemicals promote communication across taxa 118 7.6 Chemical attraction to carrion 120 7.7 Chemical attraction to carrion by subsequent fauna 122 Chapter review 124 Test your understanding 127 Notes 127 References cited 127 Supplemental reading 129 Additional resources 130 Chapter 8 Biology of the maggot mass 131 Overview 131 The big picture 131 8.1 Carrion communities are composed largely of fly larvae living in aggregations 131 8.2 Formation of maggot masses involves clustering during oviposition or larviposition 132 8.3 Larval feeding aggregations provide adaptive benefits to individuals 134 8.4 Developing in maggot masses is not always beneficial to conspecifics or allospecifics 140 Chapter review 143 Test your understanding 145 References cited 146 Supplemental reading 149 Additional resources 149 Chapter 9 Temperature tolerances of necrophagous flies 151 Overview 151 The big picture 151 9.1 Necrophagous insects face seasonal, aseasonal, and self-induced (heterothermy) temperature extremes 152 9.2 Temperature challenges do not equal death: necrophagous insects are equipped with adaptations to survive a changing environment 153 9.3 Life-history features that promote survival during proteotaxic stress 154 9.4 Deleterious effects of high temperatures on necrophagous flies 158 9.5 Life-history strategies and adaptations that promote survival at low temperatures 160 9.6 Deleterious effects of low-temperature exposure 166 Chapter review 167 Test your understanding 170 Notes 171 References cited 171 Supplemental reading 174 Additional resources 174 Chapter 10 Postmortem decomposition of human remains and vertebrate carrion 175 Overview 175 The big picture 175 10.1 Decomposition of human and other vertebrate remains is a complex process 175 10.2 Numerous factors affect the rate of body decomposition 177 10.3 When the heart stops: changes occur almost immediately but are not outwardly detectable 179 10.4 Body decomposition is characterized by stages of physical decay 184 Chapter review 187 Test your understanding 190 Notes 190 References cited 190 Supplemental reading 192 Additional resources 192 Chapter 11 Insect succession on carrion under natural and artificial conditions 193 Overview 193 The big picture 193 11.1 What’s normal about terrestrial decomposition? Typical patterns of insect succession on bodies above ground 194 11.2 Succession patterns under forensic conditions are not typical 196 11.3 Several factors serve as barriers to oviposition by necrophagous insects 198 11.4 The physical conditions of carrion decay can function as a hurdle to insect development 200 11.5 Insect faunal colonization of animal remains is influenced by conditions of physical decomposition 204 Chapter review 208 Test your understanding 211 Notes 211 References cited 212 Supplemental reading 214 Additional resources 214 Chapter 12 Postmortem interval 215 Overview 215 The big picture 215 12.1 The time since death is referred to as the postmortem interval 215 12.2 The role of insects in estimating the PMI 217 12.3 Modeling growth–temperature relationships 220 12.4 Calculating the PMI requires experimental data on insect development and information from the crime scene 222 12.5 The evolving PMI: changing approaches and sources of error 227 Chapter review 230 Test your understanding 232 Notes 233 References cited 233 Supplemental reading 235 Additional resources 235 Chapter 13 Insect alterations of bloodstain evidence 237 Overview 237 The big picture 237 13.1 Bloodstains are not always what they appear to be at the crime scene 237 13.2 Science is the cornerstone of bloodstain pattern analyses 238 13.3 Crash course in bloodstain analyses 240 13.4 Insect activity can alter blood evidence 243 13.5 Insect feeding activity on bloodstains or fresh blood can yield regurgitate spots or transference 243 13.6 Digested blood is eliminated from insects as liquid feces or frass 245 13.7 Parasitic insects can confound blood evidence by leaving spot artifacts 246 Chapter review 246 Test your understanding 248 Notes 248 References cited 249 Supplemental reading 249 Additional resources 250 Chapter 14 Necrophagous and parasitic flies as indicators of neglect and abuse 251 Overview 251 The big picture 251 14.1 Parasitic and necrophagous flies can infest humans, pets, and livestock 252 14.2 Not all forensically important insects wait until death to feed 253 14.3 Chemoattraction of flies to the living does not necessarily differ from the odors of death 255 14.4 Necrophagous and parasitic flies display oviposition and development preferences on their vertebrate “hosts” 257 14.5 Larval myiasis can be fatal 258 Chapter review 261 Test your understanding 263 Notes 263 References cited 264 Supplemental reading 265 Additional resources 266 Chapter 15 Application of molecular methods to forensic entomology 267 Overview 267 The big picture 267 15.1 Molecular methods: living things can be defined by their DNA 267 15.2 Evidence collection: preserve DNA integrity 270 15.3 Molecular methods of species identification 270 15.4 DNA barcoding protocol 275 15.5 Problems encountered in barcoding projects 279 15.6 Gut content: victim and suspect identifications 280 15.7 Molecular methods and population genetics 281 15.8 Molecular methods: non-DNA based 282 15.9 Validating molecular methods for use as evidence 284 15.10 Future directions 284 Chapter review 285 Test your understanding 287 References cited 288 Supplemental reading 291 Additional resources 292 Chapter 16 Archaeoentomology: insects and archaeology 293 Overview 293 The big picture 293 16.1 Archaeoentomology is a new “old” discipline 293 16.2 Concepts and techniques from forensic entomology can be applied to archaeology 295 16.3 Ancient insects and food: connection to stored product entomology 296 16.4 Ancient insects as pests: beginnings of synanthropy and urban entomology 298 16.5 Ancient insects and mummies: revelations about past lives and civilizations 301 16.6 Forensic archaeoentomology: entomological investigations into extremely “cold” cases 304 Chapter review 304 Test your understanding 306 Notes 307 References cited 307 Supplemental reading 309 Additional resources 309 Chapter 17 Insects as weapons of war and threats to national security 311 Overview 311 The big picture 311 17.1 Terrorism and biological threats to national security are part of today’s world 312 17.2 Entomological weapons are not new ideas 314 17.3 Direct entomological threats to human populations are not all historical 316 17.4 Impending entomological threats to agriculture and food safety 318 17.5 Insect-borne diseases as new or renewed threats to human health 319 17.6 Insects can be used as tools for national security 321 Chapter review 324 Test your understanding 327 Notes 328 References cited 328 Supplemental reading 329 Additional resources 329 Chapter 18 Deadly insects 331 Overview 331 The big picture 331 18.1 Insects that bite, sting or secrete cause fear, loathing, and death 332 18.2 Insects that cause death 333 18.3 Human envenomation and intoxication by insect-derived toxins 338 18.4 Insects that injure humans rely on chemically diverse venoms and toxins 338 18.5 Non-insect arthropods that should scare you! 342 18.6 Implications of deadly insects for forensic entomology 345 Chapter review 346 Test your understanding 349 Notes 349 References cited 350 Supplemental reading 351 Additional resources 351 Appendix I Collection and preservation of calyptrate Diptera 353 Collecting adult flies 353 Collecting fly larvae 355 Mounting and preserving specimens (adult flies) 355 References cited 357 Resources and links 357 Appendix II Getting specimens identified 359 Morphological identification of specimens on your own 359 Identification of specimens (by systematic expert) 360 References cited 361 Resources and links 361 Appendix III Necrophagous fly life table references 363 Glossary 367 Index 377
£102.56
Random House USA Inc Insectopedia Vintage
Book SynopsisA New York Times Notable BookA stunningly original exploration of the ties that bind us to the beautiful, ancient, astoundingly accomplished, largely unknown, and unfathomably different species with whom we share the world. For as long as humans have existed, insects have been our constant companions. Yet we hardly know them, not even the ones we’re closest to: those that eat our food, share our beds, and live in our homes. Organizing his book alphabetically, Hugh Raffles weaves together brief vignettes, meditations, and extended essays, taking the reader on a mesmerizing exploration of history and science, anthropology and travel, economics, philosophy, and popular culture. Insectopedia shows us how insects have triggered our obsessions, stirred our passions, and beguiled our imaginations.
£15.19
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Ecology of Insects
Book SynopsisFully revised and updated to include new topical study areas, the second edition of the successful text the Ecology of Insects provides a balanced treatment of the theory and practice of pure and applied insect ecology. Includes new topical areas of insect ecology and provides greater coverage of physiological, genetic, molecular, and ecosystem aspects of insect ecology Concepts include the foundations of evolutionary ecology and population dynamics in ecosystem science as they are applied to topics such as climate change, conservation and biodiversity, epidemiology and pest management Fully updated and revised throughout, this new edition refers to primary literature and real world examples. Trade Review"This volume is a clearly written, contemporary, and scholarly treatment of the ecology of insects, which can serve as both a classroom textbook or general reference."( The Quarterly Review of Biology , September 2009) "Eminently readable, this volume undoubtedly will be used as a course resource in many classrooms. It will prove to be invaluable reference for a wide variety of entomologists and ecologists, and should be in all libraries with significant biological holdings." (CHOICE, January 2009) "This book provides a valuable and modern overview of insect ecology with a successful combination of theoretical principles with applied aspects taking population ecology as a leading these ? .The readers will find an extensive body of information and stimulating considerations of insect ecology." (Entomologia Generalis, February 2008)Table of ContentsPreface. 1. An Overview of Insect Ecology. 2. Insects and Climate. 3. Insect Herbivores. 4. Resource Limitation. 5. Natural Enemies and Insect Population Dynamics. 6. Evolutionary Ecology. 7. Physiological Ecology. 8. Insects in Ecosystems. 9. Biodiversity. 10. Insect Conservation. 11. Insects and Diseases. 12. Insect Pest Management. References. Index
£57.90
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Symbiosis in Fishes
Book SynopsisSymbiosis in Fishes provides comprehensive coverage of the biology of partnerships between fishes and invertebrates, ascending the phylogenetic scale, from luminescent bacteria, sponges and coelenterates to molluscs, crustaceans and echinoderms. Both facultative and obligatory partnerships are reviewed with emphasis on the behavioral, ecological and evolutionary aspects of fish symbiosis. Each of the eight chapters of this book focuses on a different group of partners. The structure, physiology and anti-predatory strategies of each group are described to provide the necessary background for the understanding of their partnerships with fishes. The formation of the associations, the degree of partner specificity and its regulation, as well as the benefits and costs for the fishes and their associates, communication between partners and their possible co-evolution are discussed in each chapter. This is the first attempt to critically review in a single volume all associatTrade Review�Overall, Symbiosis in Fishesis a valuable scientific contribution because although symbiotic interactions interactions involving fish are common worldwide and can affect the dynamics of many ecosystems, this is the first comprehensive review of the topic.� (The Quarterly Review of Biology, 1 June 2015) "Overall, the book reflects an exceptional breadth of knowledge and depth of integrative thinking, together with a deep appreciation for the subject of interspecific partnerships in fishes. As such, the book provides a superb resource and foundation for learning, teaching and further scientific inquiry." ( Journal of Fish Biology, 2015)Table of ContentsPreface x Introduction 1 1 The Associations between Fishes and Luminescent Bacteria 6 Luminescent Bacteria 6 Symbiotic Luminescent Bacteria in Fish Light Organs 8 Flashlight Fishes 11 Taxonomy and Distribution 11 The Light Organs 13 The Eye and the Light Organ 17 Reproduction, Larval and Light Organ Development 18 The Photophobic Response 20 The Use of Light by Flashlight Fishes 21 School Formation 22 Territorial Defense 22 Sexual Signaling 22 Deep Sea Ceratioid Anglerfishes 24 Structure, Diversity and Distribution 24 Reproductive Strategies 25 Obligatory Sexual Parasitism 26 Temporary Associations 28 Facultative Sexual Parasitism 29 Light Organ Structure and Development: Light and the Mechanisms Controlling its Emission 29 The Use of Lures by Anglerfishes 34 Ponyfishes 37 Structure, Distribution and Taxonomy 37 The Light Organ System (LOS) and Diversity of the Generated Light Patterns 38 Disruptive Illumination 40 Discrete Projected Luminescence (DPL) 41 Ventral Body Flash 41 Opercular Flash 42 Buccal Luminescence 42 Sex-Specific Signaling 43 Inception of the Association between Luminescent Bacteria and Ponyfishes 43 Sexual Dimorphism of the LOS, Sex-Specific Signaling and the Role of Sexual Selection in the Evolution of Leiognathid Fishes 44 Specificity of the Partnerships between Luminescent Bacteria and Fishes 47 Optimization of the Benefits to Fishes from their Association with Bacteria 48 The Evolution of the Partnerships between Fishes and Luminescent Bacteria 49 References 52 2 The Associations between Fishes and Sponges 58 Sponges 58 Predator Deterrence by Sponges 59 Multiple Species Assemblages in Sponges 61 Obligatory Fish Symbionts and Adaptations for Living in Association with Sponges 62 Nutrition, Reproduction and Sponge Occupation by Obligatory Symbiotic Fishes 68 Partner Specificity and Sponge Sharing by Obligatory Symbiotic Fishes 69 Evolution of the Partnership Between Obligatory Fish Symbionts and Sponges 70 Sponges as Living Incubators of Fish Eggs 72 Facultative Partnerships Between Fishes and Sponges 74 References 75 3 The Associations between Fishes and Anthozoans 79 Sea Anemones 79 The Stinging Cells and their Release Mechanism 80 Obligatory Associations with Sea Anemones of Fishes of the Genera Amphiprion and Premnas 81 The Taxonomy, Distribution and Ecology of Host Sea Anemones and their Associated Fishes 81 The Protection of Anemone Fishes from Sea Anemones 86 Recognition, Attraction to and Selection of Sea Anemones by Anemone Fishes 93 Partner Specificity 104 Host Preference 106 Competitive Interactions 106 Stochastic Processes 109 Habitat Preference 109 Geographical Overlap 109 Protection from Sea Anemones 109 Species Coexistence 110 Adaptations of Anemone Fishes for Living with Sea Anemones 111 Protandric Sex Reversal 111 Monogamy and Mate Recognition 114 Step-fathering 118 Social Control of Growth and the Tolerance of Nonbreeders by the Breeders 118 Fish Territoriality, Aggression and the Sea Anemone 121 Limited Larval Dispersal and Natal Recruitment 124 Benefits and Costs to Anemone Fishes and Sea Anemones from being Associated and their Short-term Mutual Impacts 128 The Evolution of the Anemone Fish–Sea Anemone Partnership 134 The Facultative Associations Between Fishes and Sea Anemones 135 Protection from Sea Anemones 140 Partner Specificity 141 Settlement and Recruitment of D. trimaculatus to Sea Anemones 142 The Sharing of Sea Anemones with Anemone Fishes 143 Benefits and Costs to Facultative Fish Partners and Sea Anemones 144 The Associations Between Fishes and Scleractinian Corals 145 Scleractinian Corals 145 Microhabitat Selection by Coral Dwelling Fishes 146 Attraction of Pomacentrid Fishes to Corals 146 Attraction of Pomacentrids to Corals Inhabited by Conspecifics 150 Coral Occupation, Competiton and Coexistence of Coral dwelling Gobies 153 Adaptations to Habitat by Coral Dwelling Gobies 157 Small Size and Morphology 157 Noxious Skin 158 Hypoxia Tolerance and Air Breathing 158 Bidirectional Sex Reversal 159 Monogamy 161 Social Control of Growth 162 Multiple Species Assemblages Involving Coral Dwelling Gobies and Crustaceans 164 Benefits and Costs to Fishes and Corals for being Associated 169 Benefits to Fishes 169 Costs to Fishes 173 Benefits to Corals 177 Costs to Corals 180 Social Structure and Mating System Evolution in Coral Dwelling Damselfishes of the genus Dascyllus 181 References 186 4 The Associations between Fishes and Siphonophores 202 Siphonophores 202 Physalia physalis −the Portuguese Man-of-War 203 Fishes Associated with Siphonophores other than Physalia physalis 204 Fishes Associated with Physalia physalis 207 References 209 5 The Associations between Fishes and Scyphozoan Medusae 212 Scyphozoan medusae 212 Predation on Scyphozoan Medusae and their Structural and Behavioral Antipredator Defenses 214 Fishes Associated with Scyphozoan Medusae 215 The Protection of Fishes from Scyphozoan Medusae 217 Recognition and Attraction to Scyphozoan Medusae by Associated Fishes 217 Partner Specificity, Duration of the Medusa–Fish Bond and the Effects of the Medusae Size on the Associated Fishes 219 Benefits and Costs to Fishes and Medusae from being Associated 221 The Effects of Medusae on Fish Recruitment 225 The Association of Fishes with Floating Objects and the Fish–Medusa Partnership 226 References 227 6 The Associations between Fishes and Molluscs 230 The Association between Fishes and Cephalopods 230 Cephalopods 230 Octopus Dens, Foraging and Antipredatory Behavior 231 Scavenging Fishes Associated with Octopus Dens 233 Fishes Associated with Foraging Octopuses 234 Octopuses and Cleaning Symbiosis 238 Transport Associations between Octopuses and Fishes 239 Fishes Associated with Squid Schools 239 The Association between Fishes and Gastropods 241 Gastropods 241 Predation on Conchs, Antipredatory Strategies and Foraging in Conchs 241 The Association between Cardinal Fishes and Conchs 242 The Association between Nudibranchs and Gobiid Fishes 245 The Association between a Pearlfish and an Opisthobranch Gastropod 246 The Association between Fishes and Bivalves 246 Bivalves 246 The Glochidia Larvae of Freshwater Mussels and their Host Fishes 247 Bitterlings and their Freshwater Mussel Hosts 248 Attraction of the European Bitterling to Mussels and Choice of Oviposition Sites 250 Adaptations of Bitterling for Development Inside Freshwater Mussels 252 Male Reproductive Behavior and the Mussel 254 Female Reproductive Behavior and the Mussel 257 Host Utilization by Sympatric Bitterling Species 260 Costs and Benefits for the Mussel and Possible Coevolution of the Bitterling–Mussel Partnership 263 Pearl Fishes Associated with Bivalves 265 The Association of Snailfish and Red Hake with Sea Scallops 265 References 269 7 The Associations between Fishes and Crustaceans 276 The Associations between Fishes and Cleaner Shrimps 276 Cleaning Symbiosis and Shrimp 276 Taxonomy, Morphology, Coloration and Distribution of Cleaner Shrimp 276 Cleaner Shrimp Activity 287 Associations between Cleaner Shrimp and Sea Anemones 288 Communication between Fishes and Cleaner Shrimp 292 Removal of Parasites versus Mucus by Cleaner Shrimp 294 Costs and Benefits for Cleaner Shrimp and Fish Clients and the Proximate Mechanisms for Cleaning 296 The Evolution of the Cleaner Shrimp–Fish Partnership 298 Feeding associations between fishes and crustaceans 299 Mixed Species Schools of Fishes and Crustaceans 300 Liparid Fishes Associated with Lithodid Crabs 301 The Associations between Fishes and Burrowing Brachyuran Crabs 303 Gobiid Fishes Associated with Burrowing Thalassinid Shrimp 305 Thalassinid Shrimp and their Burrows 305 The Facultative Association of Clevelandia ios with Callianassa californiensis and Upogebia pugettensis 307 The Obligatory Association of the Blind Goby Typhlogobius californiensis with Callianassa affinis 311 The Obligatory Association of Austrolethops wardi with Neaxius acanthus 313 The Obligatory Association of Didogobius amicuscardis with Axiopsis serratifrons 314 Gobiid Fishes Associated with Burrowing Alpheid Shrimps 316 Systematics of Gobies and Shrimps 316 Biogeography 318 Diet and Feeding Behavior 319 Habitat Specificity 322 Population Structure and Dynamics 324 Burrow Structure, Construction and Dynamics 326 Activity Rhythms 330 Aggressive Behavior and Territoriality of Goby and Shrimp 334 Reproduction of Goby and Shrimp 336 Interspecific Communication 338 Communication under Natural Conditions in Indo-Pacific Partnerships 338 Warning Signal Generation by Indo-Pacific Gobies in Response to Predators and Models of Predators 340 Sequence and Information Analyses in Indo-Pacific Partnerships 342 Film Analysis of the Communication between the Goby Amblyeleotris steinitzi and the Shrimp Alpheus purpurilenticularis 344 Communication between Gobies and Shrimp in the Western Atlantic 347 Partner Specificity 349 Field Observations 349 Laboratory Experiments 350 The Mechanism Regulating Specificity 352 Goby–Shrimp Phylogeography 353 Costs and Benefits for Goby and Shrimp 357 Evolution 358 References 360 8 The Associations between Fishes and Echinoderms 371 The Association between Fishes and Sea Urchins 371 Sea Urchins 371 Sea Urchin Structural Defenses, Predation by Fishes and Antipredatory Strategies 371 Associated Fishes, their Size, Coloration and Sea Urchin Hosts 373 The Attraction of Associated Fishes to Sea Urchins 386 Benefits and Costs of the Fish–Sea Urchin Partnership 388 Partner Specificity in the Fish–Sea Urchin Association 390 The Evolution of the Fish–Sea Urchin Partnership 390 Mimicry of Sea Urchins by Fishes 391 The Association between Fishes and Crinoids 392 Crinoids 392 Predation on Crinoids by Fishes and Antipredatory Strategies of Feather Stars and Sea Lilies 393 Multiple Species Assemblages in Crinoids 394 Associated Fishes and Adaptations for Living with Crinoids 395 Attraction of Associated Fishes to Crinoids and Partner Specificity 398 Benefits and Costs of the Fish–Crinoid Partnership 398 Scarcity of Knowledge 398 The Association between Fishes and Sea Cucumbers 399 Sea Cucumbers 399 Predation on Sea Cucumbers by Fishes and their Structural and Behavioral Antipredatory Defenses 400 Fishes Associated with Sea Cucumbers and their Life Cycles 401 Host Location, Penetration and Occupation by Pearlfishes 405 Pearlfish Nutrition 406 Pearlfish Reproductive Biology 408 Ecology and Partner Specificity of Pearlfish–Holothurian Associations 410 Acoustic Communication in Pearlfishes 414 Morphological and Physiological Adaptations to Inquilism 415 Benefits and Costs of the Pearlfish–Sea Cucumber Partnership 417 The Evolution of the Partnership between Pearlfishes and their Hosts 417 The Association between Fishes and Sea Stars 418 Sea Stars 418 Sea Star Structural and Behavioral Antipredatory Defenses 419 Feeding Associations between Sea Stars and Fishes 420 Cardinal Fishes Sheltering among Sea Star Spines 421 Pearlfishes Associated with Sea Stars 421 References 423 Species Index 431 Subject Index 443
£138.65
Johns Hopkins University Press The Sting of the Wild
Book SynopsisWith colorful descriptions of each venom's sensation and a story that leaves you tingling with awe, The Sting of the Wild's one-of-a-kind style will fire your imagination.Trade ReviewSchmidt's tales will prove infectiously engaging even to entomophobes. Publishers Weekly On Schmidt's pain scale, this book rates a zero-painless. On the pleasure scale, it rates a ten, a highly enjoyable read. Natural History Readers who share my fascination with the natural world, and particularly those who revel in unusual animal facts, will love The Sting of the Wild. Between the Covers ... an excellent book... Newsweek [ The Sting of the Wild] is a good read, with valuable evolutionary context for bees and their insect relatives interwoven with entertaining travel tales of an engaged entomologist. American Bee Journal Even though the pain-laced topic might leave you wincing, Schmidt's engaging and entertaining writing makes for a tale worth reading. -- Jennifer Hackett Scientific American [Schmidt's] low-down on sting biochemistry and physiology is relentlessly zestful, even as he recounts the swelling, burning consequences of his curiosity. Nature The Sting of the Wild is full of the stories of science of stings. Schmidt is an engaging writer, and his youthful enthusiasm for scary critters makes for a book that will sometimes scare you and sometimes make you double over with laughter... It's a masterpiece of nature writing. Nature's Cool Green Science If you're interested in bugs of any kind, and especially the notorious ones, this book will entertain, educate, and excite. Discover Magazine Not only does he explain his Schmidt Sting Pain Index, wherein he rates the pain of numerous stings on a scale of one to four, but he also relates the fascinating natural histories of these animals. National Geographic ... totally fascinating... -- Jody Avirgan FiveThirtyEight The arms race that created the stinger hypodermic, and its biochemical warfare toxins, was a direct result of communal nesting, because the greater risk of predation demanded a formidable defensive strategy. This is the evolutionary theme through which the author lovingly interjects his own personal anecdotes. BBC Wildlife Magazine It's hard to imagine a nature book being more fascinating and fun. Virgin Radio UK In addition to providing colorful, connoisseur-grade descriptions of the pain caused by stings, The Sting of the Wild provides all sorts of information about stinging insects. Newser ... beautifully written... like nothing else you have ever read. -- Ira Flatow NPR's Science Friday ...[The Sting of the Wild] is full of adventure, humor and Schmidt's impressive scholarship. Redlands Daily Facts Schmidt, an entomologist at the Southwestern Biological Institute, is an excellent writer. He can write clear, engaging explanations of sting evolution and venom chemistry, as well as spin a good yarn about his adventures collecting stinging insects. I enjoyed his dry, judiciously applied, wit. Pica Hudsonia ... The Sting of the Wild weaves [Schmidt's] theories about stinging insects through a narrative of his personal experiences digging in the dirt. For many readers, the highlight of the book will be the appendix, his celebrated Pain Scale for Stinging Insects, which rates the pain level of dozens of insect stings, an index he created mostly by firsthand experience, either by suffering stings incidentally during field research or, in some cases, by inducing them. Because stings of the same magnitude don't necessarily feel the same, Schmidt has written haiku-like descriptions for each of the 83 sting entries." NEW YORK TIMES MAGAZINE The Sting of the Wild is a delicate and highly refreshing glimpse into the private mind of a professional scientist. TLS Schmidt's story is really new, refreshing and thoroughly entertaining. Journal of Natural History This is an informative and engaging story about the fascinating lives behind the insects that you may just think of as very annoying visitors at picnics. The Biologist ... surprisingly joyful book... Schmidt does a good job of passing on his boundless enthusiasm for insects. The sting of the wild is an easy read, packed with chemistry and anecdotes. Chemistry World The Sting of the Wild sheds light on the mysteries of stinging insects in a delightful and humorous narration. I recommend the book to every entomologist, ecologist, and naturalist interested in exploring the impressive world of Hymenoptera. American EntomologistTable of ContentsPreface1. Stung2. The Stinger3. The First Stinging Insects4. The Pain Truth5. Sting Science6. Sweat Bees and Fire Ants7. Yellowjackets and Wasps8. Harvester Ants9. Tarantula Hawks and Solitary Wasps10. Bullet Ants11. Honey Bees and HumansAppendixReferencesIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Freshwater Mollusks of the World
Book SynopsisThe definitive resource on the biology and evolution of freshwater mollusks. There are more species of freshwater molluskswell over 5,000than all the mammal species of the world. Freshwater mollusks are also arguably the most endangered fauna on the planet. Yet few references exist for researchers, shell enthusiasts, and general readers who are interested in learning more about these fascinating creatures. In Freshwater Mollusks of the World, Charles Lydeard and Kevin S. Cummings fill that void with contributions from dozens of renowned mollusk experts. Touching on 34 families of freshwater gastropods (snails) and 9 families of freshwater bivalves (mussels and clams), each chapter provides a synthesis of the latest research on the diversity and evolutionary relationships of the family. The book also includes a look at how evolving DNA sequencing data techniques help shed light on mollusk taxonomy distribution maps of each family's biogeographic locales a representative photo and diTrade ReviewA necessary work for anyone interested in taxonomy and ecology of [freshwater mollusks], whether an amateur eager to know more about that snail or bivalve found in a local river or lake, or the professional who needs a point of departure to deepen the evolutionary study of the great diversity of freshwater mollusks . . . an indispensable book.—Gonzalo Giribet, Harvard University, Bulletin of the Spanish Malacological SocietyTable of ContentsAcknowledgments1. Introduction and Overview Charles Lydeard and Kevin S. Cummings2. Neritiliidae Schepman, 1908 Yasunori Kano3. Neritidae Rafinesque, 1815 Yasunori Kano and Hiroaki Fukumori4. Ampullariidae Gray, 1824 Robert H. Cowie and Kenneth A. Hayes5. Viviparidae Gray, 1847 Bert Van Bocxlaer and Ellen E. Strong6. Hemisinidae Fischer & Crosse, 1891 Matthias Glaubrecht and Marco T. Neiber7. Melanopsidae H. Adams & A. Adams, 1854 Marco T. Neiber and Matthias Glaubrecht8. Pachychilidae Fischer & Crosse, 1892 Marco T. Neiber and Matthias Glaubrecht9. Paludomidae Stoliczka, 1868 Marco T. Neiber and Matthias Glaubrecht10. Pleuroceridae P. Fischer, 1885 Ellen E. Strong and Charles Lydeard11. Semisulcospiridae Morrison, 1952 David C. Campbell12. Thiaridae Gill, 1871 (1823) Matthias Glaubrecht and Marco T. Neiber13. Amnicolidae Tryon, 1863 Stephanie A. Clark14. Assimineidae H. & A. Adams, 1856 Hiroshi Fukuda15. Bithyniidae Gray, 1857 Winston Ponder16. Cochliopidae Tryon, 1866 Stephanie A. Clark17. Helicostoidae Pruvot-Fol, 1937 Thomas Wilke18. Hydrobiidae Stimpson, 1865 Thomas Wilke and Diana Delicado19. Lithoglyphidae Tryon, 1866 Stephanie A. Clark20. Moitessieriidae Bourguignat, 1863 Thomas Wilke21. Pomatiopsidae Stimpson, 1865 Thomas Wilke22. Stenothyridae Tryon, 1866 Stephanie A. Clark23. Tateidae Thiele, 1925 Winston Ponder24. Valvatidae Gray, 1840 Catharina Clewing and Christian Albrecht25. Glacidorbidae Ponder, 1986 Winston Ponder26. Tantulidae Rankin, 1979, and Acochlidiidae Küthe, 1935 Timea P. Neusser and Michael Schrödl27. Chilinidae Dall, 1870 Diego E. Gutiérrez Gregoric28. Latiidae Hutton, 1882 Christian Albrecht29. Lymnaeidae Rafinesque, 1815 Maxim V. Vinarski, Catharina Clewing, and Christian Albrecht30. Acroloxidae Thiele, 1931 Björn Stelbrink, Alena A. Shirokaya, and Christian Albrecht31. Bulinidae P. Fischer & Crosse, 1880 Christian Albrecht, Björn Stelbrink, and Catharina Clewing32. Burnupiidae Albrecht, 2017 Christian Albrecht and Catharina Clewing33. Physidae Fitzinger, 1833 Amy R. Wethington and Charles Lydeard34. Planorbidae Rafinesque, 1815 Christian Albrecht, Björn Stelbrink, and Catharina Clewing35. Cyrenidae Gray, 1840 Rüdiger Bieler and Paula M. Mikkelsen36. Dreissenidae Gray, 1840 Nathaniel T. Marshall and Carol A. Stepien37. Sphaeriidae Deshayes, 1855 (1820) Taehwan Lee38. Unionidae Rafinesque, 1820, and the General Unionida Daniel L. Graf and Kevin S. Cummings39. Margaritiferidae Henderson, 1929 Daniel L. Graf and Kevin S. Cummings40. Hyriidae Swainson, 1840 Daniel L. Graf and Kevin S. Cummings41. Etheriidae Deshayes, 1832 Daniel L. Graf and Kevin S. Cummings42. Mycetopodidae Gray, 1840 Daniel L. Graf and Kevin S. Cummings43. Iridinidae Swainson, 1840 Daniel L. Graf and Kevin S. CummingsGlossary of Systematic TermsContributorsIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Mosquitoes of the World
Book SynopsisThe definitive reference on the biology, evolution, ecology, and diversity of all known species of the world's mosquitoes. Critical for entomologists, public health professionals, and epidemiologists across the world. Biting multiple times on two, three, or more different hosts, it is no surprise that some species of mosquitoes have co-evolved with pathogens. For humans and other animals, the result has been some of the most challenging diseases known. It has been said that Anopheles gambiae, as the primary transmitter of malaria parasites to humans, is the most dangerous animal in the world. Certainly malaria has killed more people than all the wars that ever took place. Even now, despite drugs and mosquito control, malaria claims the lives of 405,000 per year. The vast majority of mosquito species are not involved in pathogen transmission to humans, but those that are make a huge impact on global health. In this two-volume set, three of the world's leading experts on mosquito disTrade ReviewThis monumental pair of volumes, boldly entitled Mosquitoes of the World, cover almost everything known about mosquitoes plus what they mean to science and humanity. The narrative text is lucid, replete with precious inferences supported by >6000 references.—Royal Entomological SocietyIt is the magnum opus on all things mosquito.—Nature - Cool Green ScienceTable of ContentsVolume 1 PrefacePART ONE. Biology of Mosquitoes1. Evolution2. Nomenclature, Classification, and Identification3. Distribution4. Development5. Dormancy6. Mosquito Movement7. Feeding and Nutrition8. Excretion9. Copulation and Insemination10. Egg Development and OvipositionPART TWO. Mosquito Diversity, Systematics, and Medical Importance11. Genera and Medically Important Species Pages12. Glossary of Diagnostic Morphological TermsVolume 2PART THREE. Taxonomic Catalog of CulicidaeIntroductionAbbreviations Used for Type DepositoriesGeneral Publications, Family CulicidaeTaxonomic Catalog Fossil Culicidae Nomina DubiaNomina Nuda and Rejected NamesFamilyGroup and Other SupragenericNamesInformal Species GroupsLiterature CitedIndex
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Johns Hopkins University Press Observing Evolution
Book SynopsisA firsthand account of how a modest moth demonstrated Darwin's theory of natural selection. The extraordinary tale of the humble peppered moth is at the very foundation of our acceptance of Darwinian evolution. When scientists in the early twentieth century discovered that a British population of the small, speckled Biston betularia had become black over the course of mere decades in response to the Industrial Revolution's encroaching soot, the revelation cemented Darwin's theory of natural selection. This finding was the staple example of evolution in action until the turn of the millennium, when proponents of Creationism fomented doubts about the legitimacy of early experiments. In the midst of this upheaval, evolutionary biologist Bruce S. Grant and his contemporaries were determinedly building a dataset that would ultimately vindicate the theory of industrial melanism in the peppered moth and, by extension, the theory of natural selection itself. Observing Evolution tells the remTrade ReviewHighly recommended.—Malcolm Peaker, Zoology JottingsGrant's writing is accessible, his explanations of complex science easily digestible, and he is full of genuinely amusing stories. If you ever doubted the validity of this iconic example of rapid evolution, Observing Evolution will set you straight.—Natural History BookshopFor others who simply enjoy a good scientific detective story, this is among the best.—British Journal of Entomology and Natural HistoryIn this engaging book, Grant documents the places he went and the extraordinary people he met, on this quest to understand parts of the peppered moth story that did not quite add up.—James Mallet, Harvard University, EvolutionHighly recommended for all biology students, especially those interested in entomology and evolutionary biology...It's a real treat to read about some of the giants of entomological research.—Andrew Wakeham-Dawson, Entomologist's Monthly MagazineProvides a rare, unfiltered glimpse into what doing science is actually like....For Grant, the process of becoming an authority on peppered moths was a truly ground-up affair that began unplanned, with nothing more than a question. To begin working with Biston, he needed to step outside of what, at the time, was his well-defined scientific comfort zone of lab-based research....On a fundamental level, this book reveals that there's an art to doing science.—Richard Gawne, Tufts University, Journal of Experimental Zoology: Molecular and Developmental EvolutionFascinating...Grant's story is both personal and engaging...His book presents a validation of natural selection data plus a critical assessment of speculation over 50 years in a gripping personal science adventure story.—Stephen J. O'Brien, Journal of HeredityThis book chronicles Grant's efforts to wrestle with details of the operation of natural selection in wild populations of widely geographically separated species of the peppered moth....Grant is a good writer and a great storyteller....[He] is clearly devoted to the scientific process, and wide open to his research subjects showing him something completely unexpected.—The American Biology TeacherPerhaps what is most special about Grant's chronicle is the passion with which he writes about scientific practice. His love of biology shines through, and it is quite contagious.—History and Philosophy of the Life Sciences[Grant] beautifully describes how science works and what it is like to be a practicing evolutionary scientist. I recommend his book to all readers, but especially to students. I cannot think of another volume that might be as great an inspiration.—Douglas J. Futuyma, Quarterly Review of BiologyTable of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart I1. Passing the Baton2. Peppered Moths 1013. Catching Moths Using Light Traps4. Camouflage5. The Rest-Site Selection Controversy6. A Feeling for the Organism7. Elizabethan Moths8. Non-Random Rest-Site Selection in Captivity9. Life at Mountain Lake10. Travel ArrangementsPart II11. Wirral Welcome12. Coffee with the Clarkes13. Clockwork Orange14. Surface Reflectance15. How to Pick Up a Moth16. The Birch Moth17. Cultural Assimilation18. Caterpillars19. Long Season's End20. Yankees Go HomePart III21. From Field to Lab22. The Talk23. The Grand PubPart IV24. Summer School25. CoauthorsPart V26. Nihongo27. Gaijin28. Reception29. Around Town30. In The Field31. Tajima32. Fisheries Lab33. Hokkaido34. Tourists35. Nagano36. East Meets WestPart VI37. Serendipity38. Allelic Melanism39. Conspecific Pheromones40. Howard Hughes Lecture41. Mr. Parallel Evolution42. Aerogrammes43. Edwin S. George Reserve44. Farewell and Welcome45. Nature46. Round Two47. Oxfordshire48. New York Times49. Expanding Views50. EpilogueBibliography
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Atria Books The Soul of an Octopus
Book SynopsisFinalist for the 2015 National Book Award for Nonfiction New York Times Bestseller “Sy Montgomery’s The Soul of an Octopus does for the creature what Helen Macdonald’s H Is for Hawk did for raptors.” —New Statesman, UK Starred Booklist and Library Journal Editors’ Spring Pick “One of the best science books of the year” —Science Friday, NPR A Huffington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year One of the Best Books of the Month on Goodreads Library Journal Best Sci-Tech Book of 2015 An American Library Association Notable Book of the Year In this astonishing book from the author of the bestselling memoir The Good Good Pig, Sy Montgomery explores the emotional and physical world of the octopus—a surprisi
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Taylor & Francis Inc Forensic Entomology
Book SynopsisThe use of forensic entomology has become established as a global science. Recent efforts in the field bridge multiple disciplines including, but not limited to, microbiology, chemistry, genetics, and systematics as well as ecology and evolution. The first book of its kind, Forensic Entomology: International Dimensions and Frontiers provides an inclusive summary of worldwide research on this body of knowledge that integrates aspects of a wide range of scientific realms.The book first reviews the history of forensic entomology, its accomplishments, and future challenges in nations around the world. It then provides perspectives of other scientific disciplines that are shaping the questions being addressed in the field. With an emphasis on medicolegal investigations, the book: Provides countrywide and regionally relevant syntheses on the current state and future of forensic entomology worldwide Presents insight from up-and-coming entomTrade Review"I found each of the chapters to be well-written. The editors succeeded in compiling much of the history, current state, and future of forensic entomology and its related fields for this book. Overall, I found Forensic Entomology: International Dimensions and Frontiers to be very informative. It is an overview of the state-of-the-art of forensic sciences related to medicolegal entomology. Anyone interested in studying forensic entomology could glean a great deal (the good and the bad) from reading this book."—Susan V. Gruner, University of Florida, in Florida Entomologist Table of ContentsHistory, Accomplishments, and Challenges of Forensic Entomology in Australasia. Introduction to Australasian Chapters. China. Malaysia. Thailand. India. Australia and New Zealand. History, Accomplishments, and Challenges of Forensic Entomology in Europe. Introduction to European Chapters. Poland. United Kingdom. Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Sweden, Finland, Norway, and Denmark. France. Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. Italy. Spain. History, Accomplishments, and Challenges of Forensic Entomology in Africa. Africa. History, Accomplishments, and Challenges of Forensic Entomology in the Americas. South America. North America. Dimensions and Frontiers of Forensic Entomology. Experimental Design, Inferential Statistics, and Computer Modeling. Bayesian Statistics and Predictive Modeling. Forensic and Decomposition Microbiology. Methodologies in Forensic and Decomposition Microbiology. Applications of Soil Chemistry in Forensic Entomology. Molecular Biology in Forensic Entomology. Engineering and Forensic Entomology. Behavioral Ecology and Forensic Entomology. Community Ecology. Surface Hydrocarbons as min-PMI Indicators. Fit for Purpose? Standard Practices. International Collaborations and Training. Current Global Trends and Frontiers. Index.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Protocols for Cytogenetic Mapping of Arthropod
Book SynopsisArthropods are important to worldwide agriculture, food safety, human health, and energy production. Besides their practical significance, various species represent excellent model systems for biological investigations of evolution, development, physiology, reproduction, and social interaction. For these reasons, arthropod genomics is receiving increasing attention from researchers around the globe. Protocols for Cytogenetic Mapping of Arthropod Genomes is a collection of up-to-date, detailed protocols for physical chromosome mapping and their applications for studying genome organization and evolution in insects and ticks. This book brings together the expertise of cytogeneticists working on diverse groups of arthropods. Each chapter demonstrates approaches to tissue dissection, chromosome preparation, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and imaging. The book is a timely and complementary effort to the i5K initiative, which will obtain whole-genome sequences foTable of ContentsTephritid Fruit Flies. Hessian Flies. Tsetse Flies. Mosquitoes. Beetles. Silk Moths. Parasitoid Wasps. Bedbugs. Aphids. Spittlebugs. Grasshoppers. Ticks. Index.
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Scribner Book Company Being a Dog
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Taylor & Francis Inc Bioassays with Arthropods
Book SynopsisImagine a statistics book for bioassays written by a statistician. Next, imagine a statistics book for bioassays written for a layman. Bioassays with Arthropods, Third Edition offers the best of both worlds by translating the terse, precise language of the statistician into language used by the laboratory scientist. The book explains the statistical basis and analysis for each kind of quantal response bioassay in just the right amount of detail. The first two editions were a great reference for designing, conducting, and interpreting bioassays: this completely revised and updated third edition will also train the laboratory scientist to be an expert in estimation of dose response curves. New in the Third Edition: Introduces four new Windows and Apple-based computer programs (PoloJR, OptiDose, PoloMixture and PoloMulti) for the analyses of binary and multiple response analyses, respectively Trade ReviewReviews "Bioassays with Arthropods, 3rd Edition, is an excellent book and reference guide for all level of students who are interested in biological sciences and in need of an easy-to-use reference. The best part about this book is that it uses real life examples and talks about all possible scenarios that we encounter when we are new to a specific bioassay. Language is very easy to follow and even motivational for new scientists in the field. In addition, the authors are all accomplished scientists. I have known Moneen Jones for several years now, since our post-doc days at the University of Florida, and she has always displayed a high level of passion and dedication for entomology." — Siddharth Tiwari, PhD, Biology Project Leader, Global Insecticides, BASF Corporation, Research Triangle Park, United States Bioassays with Arthropods, Third Edition acts as a sort of bible for those who design and conduct bioassays with arthropods and interpret bioassay data. This book is written in a reader-friendly language and explains statistical concepts in simple terms without using much of mathematical symbols. This approach makes it easier for biology students to understand the analysis and interpretation of bioassay data. I used earlier editions of this book as a graduate student to understand interpretations of POLO outputs. In this edition, the authors have included more details in each chapter for readers to understand concepts missing in earlier editions, and added a new chapter on population toxicology. This new edition is a must for anyone interested in design and analysis of arthropod bioassays. I am very much looking forward to the publication of the third edition. —Ashfaq A. Sial, Assistant Professor and IPM Coordinator, Department of Entomology, University of Georgia Praise for Previous Editions Bioassays with Arthropods is an excellent desktop reference and guide for use in designing, conducting, and analyzing a wide variety of bioassays that investigate a wide variety of chemistries and simulated environmental treatments. The book has utility for everyone from the beginning graduate student to the seasoned professional researcher. Additionally, this reviewer further recommends the book as a very suitable companion book for courses specifically dealing with arthropod toxicology and pest management science."—M. E. Scharf, Entomology & Nematology Dept., University of Florida, Gainesville, in Florida Entomologist 91(3), Sept. 2008 "… not only tremendously informative, but also a pleasure to read. … the reader is provided not only with the correct design but also statistical equations with clear explanations of their meaning. The authors also provide guidance on the use of LeOra Software, including PoloPlus, PoloMix, PoloDose, and PoloEncore, for straightforward, user-friendly statistical analysis. It is this step-by-step process throughout the book that is so helpful in tying all of these complex topics together into a story that is fun to read. … a wonderful reference text for both beginning and experienced researchers."—Denny Bruck, Horticultural Crops Research Laboratory, USDA-DARS, Corvallis, Oregon, USA, in Journal of Economic Entomology, February 2009 "When the first edition of this book was published in 1992, senior entomologists and students alike breathed a sigh of relief. Suddenly, we had a reference written in tractable language and relatively free of Greek symbols, or mathematical coding that sends many students of biological sciences into immediate mental block. In addition, now we had sensible, down to earth interpretations of POLO inputs and outputs. Even better for the non-mathematical or statistically inclined, their questions concerning how many doses, how many replicates, or how many insects to use in the design of their bioassay experiments, were answered in comprehensible language. …I very much look forward to the second edition." — Susan P Worner, Bio-Protection and Ecology Division, Lincoln University, NEW ZEALAND Table of ContentsIntroduction. Quantal Response Bioassays. Binary Quantal Response with One Explanatory Variable. Binary Quantal Response: Data Analyses. Binary Quantal Response: Dose Number, Dose Selection, and Sample Size. Natural Variation in Response. Quarantine Statistics. Statistical Analyses of Data from Bioassays with Microbial Products. Pesticide Resistance. Mixtures. Time as a Variable. Binary Quantal Response with Multiple Explanatory Variables. Multiple Explanatory Variables: Body Weight. Polytomous (Multinominal) Quantal Response. Improving Prediction Based on Dose-Response Bioassays.
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Taylor & Francis Inc Cerambycidae of the World
Book SynopsisWang has gathered contributions from an impressive cohort of the worldâs most respected experts on longhorned beetles. Chapters review both basics of cerambycid taxonomy, mor- phology, and behavior (feeding, reproduction, and chemical ecology), as well as more applied concerns, such as laboratory rearing, pest control, and bio- security. Overall, this volume is a valuable contribution to the literature as a one-stop shop for readers seeking a comprehensive overview of longhorned beetles... It represents a tremendous effort on the part of Wang and the authors, and has resulted in a much-needed update to the literature. This volume is the only work of its kind available at this time, and is a valuable addition to the library of any scientist studying wood-boring beetles.- Ann M. Ray, Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio in The Quarterly Review of Biology, Volume 94, 2019There are more than 36,000 described species in the family CerambycidaeTrade ReviewThis recent book comprises 13 chapters summarizing current knowledge of longhorned beetles, with a focus on pest species. Wang has gathered contributions from an impressive cohort of the world’s most respected experts on longhorned beetles. Chapters review both basics of cerambycid taxonomy, mor- phology, and behavior (feeding, reproduction, and chemical ecology), as well as more applied concerns, such as laboratory rearing, pest control, and bio- security. Overall, this volume is a valuable contribution to the literature as a "one-stop shop" for readers seeking a comprehensive overview of longhorned beetles.Since the 1960s, there have been few works written about the family Cerambycidae as a whole. Cerambycidae of the World is the only recent contribution to the literature with a worldwide focus, and it is a welcome update to the works of earlier authors. Introductory chapters present valuable information about cerambycid classification and natural history. The first chapter contains diagnoses and keys to both larvae and adults of all subfamilies, accompanied with line drawings and/or black-and-white photographs of important characters. Chapters 2 and 4 draw from the global literature to give readers a thorough overview of cerambycid life history and reproductive biology—not an easy task for a family of insects with more than 36,000 species. Later chapters focus on application, featuring excellent contributions from Millar and Hanks (Chapter 5) on pheromones, from Keena (Chapter 7) on laboratory rearing, and from Eyre and Haack (Chapter 13) on cerambycids as invasive species and regulations to prevent introduction of pest species. Each of these chapters stands out for high "citability." Some chapters are written more as encyclopedia entries rather than narrative reviews, making those chapters useful references for individual taxa.Overall, this book provides an excellent overview of the biology and economic impact of cerambycid beetles. It represents a tremendous effort on the part of Wang and the authors, and has resulted in a much-needed update to the literature. This volume is the only work of its kind available at this time, and is a valuable addition to the library of any scientist studying wood-boring beetles.- Ann M. Ray, Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio in The Quarterly Review of Biology, Volume 94, 2019This recent book comprises 13 chapters summarizing current knowledge of longhorned beetles, with a focus on pest species. Wang has gathered contributions from an impressive cohort of the world’s most respected experts on longhorned beetles. Chapters review both basics of cerambycid taxonomy, mor- phology, and behavior (feeding, reproduction, and chemical ecology), as well as more applied concerns, such as laboratory rearing, pest control, and bio- security. Overall, this volume is a valuable contribution to the literature as a "one-stop shop" for readers seeking a comprehensive overview of longhorned beetles.Since the 1960s, there have been few works written about the family Cerambycidae as a whole. Cerambycidae of the World is the only recent contribution to the literature with a worldwide focus, and it is a welcome update to the works of earlier authors. Introductory chapters present valuable information about cerambycid classification and natural history. The first chapter contains diagnoses and keys to both larvae and adults of all subfamilies, accompanied with line drawings and/or black-and-white photographs of important characters. Chapters 2 and 4 draw from the global literature to give readers a thorough overview of cerambycid life history and reproductive biology—not an easy task for a family of insects with more than 36,000 species. Later chapters focus on application, featuring excellent contributions from Millar and Hanks (Chapter 5) on pheromones, from Keena (Chapter 7) on laboratory rearing, and from Eyre and Haack (Chapter 13) on cerambycids as invasive species and regulations to prevent introduction of pest species. Each of these chapters stands out for high "citability." Some chapters are written more as encyclopedia entries rather than narrative reviews, making those chapters useful references for individual taxa.Overall, this book provides an excellent overview of the biology and economic impact of cerambycid beetles. It represents a tremendous effort on the part of Wang and the authors, and has resulted in a much-needed update to the literature. This volume is the only work of its kind available at this time, and is a valuable addition to the library of any scientist studying wood-boring beetles.- Ann M. Ray, Biology, Xavier University, Cincinnati, Ohio in The Quarterly Review of Biology, Volume 94, 2019Table of ContentsPrefaceEditorContributors1. General Morphology, Classification, and Biology of CerambycidaeMarcela L. Monné, Miguel A. Monné, and Qiao Wang2. Life History and Population Dynamics of CerambycidsRobert A. Haack, Melody A. Keena, and Dominic Eyre3. Feeding Biology of CerambycidsRobert A. Haack4. Reproductive Biology of CerambycidsLawrence M. Hanks and Qiao Wang5. Chemical Ecology of CerambycidsJocelyn G. Millar and Lawrence M. Hanks6. Cerambycids as Plant Disease Vectors with Special Reference to Pine WiltSüleyman Akbulut, Katsumi Togashi, and Marc J. Linit7. Laboratory Rearing and Handling of CerambycidsMelody A. Keena8. Natural Enemies and Biological Control of Cerambycid PestsTimothy D. Paine9. Cultural Control of Cerambycid PestsQiao Wang10. Chemical Control of Cerambycid PestsQiao Wang11. Cerambycid Pests in Forests and Urban TreesRobert A. Haack12. Cerambycid Pests in Agricultural and Horticultural CropsQiao Wang13. Invasive Cerambycid Pests and Biosecurity MeasuresDominic Eyre and Robert A. HaackIndex
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Taylor & Francis Inc Pests of Fruit Crops
Book SynopsisPests of Fruit Crops: A Colour Handbook, Second Edition provides an up-to-date illustrated account of the various pests of fruit crops throughout Europe, many of which (or their close relatives) are also present in non-European countries. In fact, several pose problems on fruit crops worldwide. This authoritative book focuses on insect and mite pests affecting fruit, hop and nut crops in both temperate and subtropical climates. Pome fruits, stone fruits, cane fruits, strawberries, bush fruits, hops, grapevines, citrus fruits, nuts, figs and olives all receive attention.For ease of reference, this new edition has been significantly rearranged so that, under genera, species of pests are now listed alphabetically, and nomenclature has been updated. The pests, most of which are illustrated, are described, and details are given of their life histories, distribution and status. Damage caused is also indicated. The work is profusely illustrated with over 1,150 supeTable of ContentsIntroduction. Smaller Insect Orders. True Bugs. Beetles. True Flies. Butterflies and Moths. Sawflies, Ants and Wasps. Mites. Wild or Ornamental Host Plants Cited in the Text. Selected Bibliography. Host Plant Index. General Index.
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Capstone Press Animal Classifications Invertebrates
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HEINEMANN EDUC BOOKS The Life Cycle of Insects
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CSIRO Publishing Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia
Book SynopsisAustralia's introduced vertebrate pest species cost at least $1 billion annually in economic, environmental and social impacts. The Guide to Introduced Pest Animals of Australia is a comprehensive, practical guide to 60 introduced pest animal species present in Australia, including 27 mammals, 18 birds, nine freshwater fish, two amphibians and four reptiles.
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CSIRO Publishing Animal EcoWarriors
Book SynopsisMeet the super dogs, hero rats and cyborg bees keeping our environment safe.Table of Contents Introduction Section 1: Alert but not alarmed – Border patrol and sentinel animals, working to keep out pests and diseases 1. Noses on legs – On the beat with the cheeky quarantine beagles of Hobart Airport 2. The ants go marching – Welsh spaniel Rhys Jones sniffs out Argentine ants in New Zealand’s Treasured Islands 3. Eternally vigilant – Tama the terrier works to keep Antarctica and its islands rodent free Section 2: Trackers and scouts – animals who sniff out trouble 4. Three noses are better than one – the detection dog team working to track down foxes on Phillip Island 5. Cat dog! Clay the terrier and the invisible cat of Tasman Island 6. Botanist puppies of the Mount Kosciusko National Park – going where no Australian detection dog has gone before! 7. Blossom: hero-rat – healing landscapes scarred by landmines Section 3: Eating the enemy – animals who make a meal out of environmental problems 8. When greed is good – Eco Goats use their super-stomachs to make a meal of environmental weeds 9. An acquired taste – how understanding cow cultures can help protect rangeland ecosystems 10. Putting back the pieces – in welcoming sugar gliders back to the land, a Bega farmer is also protecting his trees and pastures 11. Micro-wasps vs. yellow crazy ants – can these tiny insects save an entire island ecosystem from collapse? Section 4: To serve and protect – animal eco-warriors standing up for native animals and ecosystems 12. Maya, koala habitat detection dog – proving the science of detection dog work, one poo at a time! 13. Rein – threatened species detection dog, and the rarest kiwis of them all 14. Guardian dogs to the rescue! – How some big fluffy white dogs are saving the small fluffy penguins of Middle Island Section 5: Researchers, educators, diplomats and activists – animals working to inform and inspire humanity in the quest to save our shared environments 15. Beneath the ice – Elephant seals go deep to help scientists track our changing climate 16. The Internet of Stings – An international network of cyborg bees, helping scientists decode environmental change 17. Sirocco the Kakapo, V.I.P. – Very Important Parrot, social media superstar and ambassador for his species Glossary
£19.90
CSIRO Publishing Australian Bryozoa Volume 1
Book SynopsisThe first of two volumes describing Australia's 1200 known species of bryozoans.
£87.30
CSIRO Publishing Environmental History and Ecology of Moreton Bay
Book SynopsisThe south-east Queensland region is currently experiencing the most rapid urbanisation in Australia. This growth puts pressure on the diverse natural environment of Moreton Bay. This book provides an interdisciplinary examination of Moreton Bay, increasing understanding of existing and emerging pressures on the region and how these may be mitigated and managed.Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 2 The Physical Environment – Geology, Geomorphology and Sedimentology Chapter 3 The History of Human Use of the Moreton Bay Region Chapter 4 Benthic Habitats in Moreton Bay Chapter 5 Fish and Invertebrate Diversity in the Moreton Bay Region Chapter 6 Species of Conservation Significance in Moreton Bay: The Charismatic Inhabitants Chapter 7 The Fisheries of Moreton Bay and the Fisheries Biology and Ecology of Key Species Chapter 8 Nutrients, Sediments, Pollutants and Their Impacts Chapter 9 Where to Now? Index
£51.30
CSIRO Publishing Nema and the Xenos
Book SynopsisWhen a tree cries out in pain, some unexpected heroes come to the rescue. Nema and her gang of young nematodes (tiny worms) embark on a dangerous journey underground. The Xenos, a group of wise but deadly bacteria, hitch a ride. The story of how they help the tree is full of action, life-or-death challenges and microscopic warfare.Trade Review“Aviva Reed’s wonderfully liquid illustrations infuse the microbial world with life, colour and a sense of movement; they clearly communicate the complexities of an interconnected and interdependent ecosystem.”- Children’s Book Council of Australia
£20.66
CSIRO Publishing The Invertebrate World of Australias Subtropical
Book SynopsisOffers a comprehensive review of Australia's Gondwanan rainforest invertebrate fauna, covering its taxonomy, distribution, biogeography, fossil history, plant community and insect-plant relationships. This is the first work to document the invertebrate diversity of this important region and explain the uniqueness and importance of the organisms.Trade Review"Williams has made a valuable addition to our knowledge of a threatened ecosystem and is to be commended for his work. An associate to whom I briefly lent the review volume put it this way ‘it contains a lot of information that will be of interest to a lot of people’ and promptly ordered a copy." -- Gary W Wilson * Metamorphosis Australia, Issue 99 *"It should be the ‘go to’ first resource for anyone interested in the bewildering array of invertebrates of the rich region it covers." -- Geoff Monteith * The Australian Entomologist 48(1) *
£128.70
CSIRO Publishing Coral Reefs of Australia
Book SynopsisA comprehensive and engaging book that brings together the diverse views of Indigenous Australians, coral reef scientists, managers and politicians to reveal how we interact with coral reefs, focussing on Indigenous culture, coastal livelihoods, exploration, discovery, scientific research and climate change.
£74.66
CSIRO Publishing Life in a Hollow
Book SynopsisTree hollows are very special places that provide animals, both big and small, with a space to nest and feel safe. Explore life in a tree hollow in the Australian bush and meet the native creatures who come to call a hollow a home.Trade ReviewIn Australia almost 350 species of animal need a tree hollow for resting, nesting or hiding. This book is sure to pique curiosity, stimulate imagination, spark conversation and foster conservation, by illuminating the parade of diverse animals homed over the evolution of a single tree hollow. With dreamy illustrations and lyrical prose Life in a Hollow is sure to become a treasured go-to." —Abbie Mitchell, author of A Hollow Is a Home (CSIRO Publishing, 2019)
£18.00
CSIRO Publishing Australian Longhorn Beetles Coleoptera Cerambycidae Volume 3
Book SynopsisThis third volume in the series on Australian longhorn beetles extends to include the taxonomy of genera and species of the subfamily Prioninae of the Australo-Pacific Region. Seven tribes, 50 genera and 166 species are included. All genera and most species are diagnosed, described, illustrated and included in keys to their identification.Trade Review"A phenomenally superb professional body of work which will stand the test of time as the ‘go to’ reference work for the prionines of our region for a very long time to come. Highly commended and highly recommended." -- Allen M Sundholm * The Society for Insect Studies *
£121.50
Capstone Press Unusual Life Cycles of Invertebrates
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£23.49
Cornell University Press Hidden Kingdom
Book SynopsisEncounter some of the most beautiful creatures in Costa Rica in Piotr Naskrecki's Hidden Kingdom. This book is a visual journey into the world of the insects and their relatives that dominate all terrestrial habitats in Costa Rica through their sheer numbers, biomass, and the ecological functions they perform. Naskrecki's stunning photographs...Trade ReviewI recommend this volume to both biologists and anyone with an aesthetic interest in nature. Naskrecki's high-quality photographs, on appropriately sized pages (10 x 10 inches), should convince even the most ardent Web surfers and app aficionados that there is still a place for books. * The Quarterly Review of Biology *The text is excellently written and scientifically accurate, yet thoroughly accessible and engaging for lay readers. Many photographs were taken in natural environments, and a few under controlled lighting, but all images are of high quality, revealing details that highlight the unique beauty of each specimen. This work would make an excellent educational coffee-table book. * Choice *Table of ContentsForeword by Edward O. WilsonAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. What is This?2. Is It Dangerous?3. Horns, Spines, and Claws4. Masters of Deception5. Warning Signs6. Sounds of the Forest7. Living Together8. Moths and ButterfliesPhoto CreditsIndexAbout the Author
£25.19
Cornell University Press The Observation Hive Handbook
Book SynopsisThis book will guide you in selecting an observation hive and choosing a site for it, modifying the hive and the site as needed, installing the hive, working with the hive, and maintaining the hive. It will prepare you to take a temporary portable observation hive to a market, fair, or school. Most important, it describes and illustrates the...Trade ReviewLinton, a certified master beekeeper, discusses the various options for constructing an observation hive.... This book is written primarily for experienced beekeepers, offering sound advice for those wishing to set up an observation hive.... Very well-written. * Choice *I wish I would have had this book 30 years ago when I started my first observation hive. It would have saved me a lot of time and energy and money, and if you don't already have one (and why not?), it will do the same for you.... If you have plans for, or already have one of these [hives], you need this book. It's worth every penny. * Bee Culture *Table of ContentsForeword, by Clarence H. Collison Preface Acknowledgments 1. Benefits of Observing Honey Bees at Home 2. Preparing for and Selecting an Observation Hive 3. Installing Your Observation Hive 4. Working an Observation Hive 5. Maintaining Your Observation Hive 6. Observation Hives in Public Spaces 7. Bee Photography and Your Observation Hive 8. Things to Try with Your Observation Hive A Closing Word Appendix: Selection and Installation Checklist Bibliography Index
£17.99
Cornell University Press Textbook of Arthropod Anatomy
Book SynopsisThe facts of arthropod structure are presented in clear, easy-to-use fashion in this text by R. E. Snodgrass. Examples of each of the classes from trilobites to insects are given. Musculature and mechanism of legs, eyes, feeding apparatus, body, head, and organs of digestion, excretion, and reproduction are described and illustrated.Over 640 drawings, most of them by the author, are arranged in 88 figures.Trade ReviewA masterly piece of work, clearly presented and attractively printed. * Quartrely Review of Biology *The high caliber, the style of writing, the logical thinking, the personal verification of most of the details presented—even when they are credited to a previous author—and the many superbly drafted illustrations ( very few of which are copied) are typical of this author's works. * Science *
£14.39
Hodder & Stoughton Many Things Under a Rock: The Mysteries of
Book SynopsisA riveting new exploration of the octopus from the world-leading scientific expert. For fans of Netflix's 'My Octopus Teacher' and Other Minds by Peter Godfrey-Smith.'Enchanting.' MAIL ON SUNDAY'Abounds with wonders.' KATHLEEN JAMIE, NEW STATESMAN'Brings the world of the octopus vividly alive... a sense of what it might be like to live in their skins.' FINANCIAL TIMES'The deepest of octopus books.' PETER GODFREY-SMITHAS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 4'S TODAY PROGRAMME_________________What is it like to be an octopus?The octopus is a highly intelligent and deeply mysterious creature. It can change colour as quickly as it can move, 'think' with its tentacles and communicate in sophisticated ways.Marine biologist David Scheel's lifelong preoccupation with these animals has led to a career of groundbreaking research, from finding previously unknown species to the discovery of signaling communication. In Many Things Under a Rock, Scheel shares his deep scientific understanding of octopuses and recounts his intrepid adventures with these mysterious, charismatic creatures.He investigates four major mysteries about octopuses: what can we know about such elusive and camouflaged creatures? Why are they so extraordinarily resilient? How do their bodies work? And what kind of relationships do they have? In unravelling these mysteries, Dr Scheel shows octopuses to be complex emotional beings and reveals what they can teach us about ourselves.
£15.29
Nova Science Publishers Inc Guide to Introductory Nematology
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£148.79
Nova Science Publishers Inc Caenorhabditis elegans: An Overview and Emerging
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£138.39
Nova Science Publishers Inc Mosquitos: Species, Distribution and Disease
Book SynopsisMosquitos: Species, Distribution and Disease opens with a discussion on the potential use of plant-derived saponins as a natural larvicide to help prevent and control disease outbreaks in mosquito-infested areas. The general background of saponins, examples of saponin-containing plants and the uses of crude saponins are furthermore discussed. The authors develop practical perspectives on controlling tropical disease vectors in an eco-friendly manner. The authors also provide updated lists of the mosquito species present in the eastern states of the Arabian Peninsula, with information on their collection sites and distribution. New records of some adults are published for the first time from Qatar. An investigation of the morbidity of epidemic vector-borne diseases is also considered. Intracellular population dynamics of viruses under a set of biologically sound parameter values are studied, and statistical tools are used to quantify the estimability of model parameters under distinct scenarios. The resulting mathematical model can also be applied in clinical settings where there is a growing body of work on the within-host dissemination of flaviviruses.
£113.59
Gareth Stevens Publishing Assassin Bugs Kill!
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£22.04
Gareth Stevens Publishing Japanese Giant Hornets Horrify!
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£23.06
Basic Books Buzz: The Nature and Necessity of Bees
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£15.99
Capstone Press Ants: Secrets of Their Cooperative Colonies:
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£22.49
Capstone Press Termites: Secrets of Their Cozy Colonies: Secrets
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£22.49
Capstone Press Ants: Secrets of Their Cooperative Colonies
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£7.55
Capstone Press Termites: Secrets of Their Cozy Colonies (Amazing
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£7.55
Chicago Review Press Insectigations: 40 Hands-on Activities to Explore
Book SynopsisFrom butterflies and beetles to crickets and katydids, these experiments, art projects, and games will bring out the entomologist in every kid. Activities include collecting and sketching insects, making a terrarium for observation, raising mealworms, using math to measure bug strength, gardening to attract butterflies and other insects, and making an insect amplifier. A unique insect board game helps kids learn fascinating bug facts while they play. Sidebars offer a look into the world of professional entomology, as well as gross facts about insects that will provide great playground trivia, including the USDA's guidelines for allowable insect parts per cup of food. Kids will learn that science is not just something to read about, but something they can observe and study in the world around them.Trade Review"Includes many recurring features that readers will enjoy." --NSTA"Delightful....Connects kids directly to hands-on experience with wild things--exactly what we need more of!" --Jim Pease. PhD, Extension Wildlife Specialist, Natural Resource Ecology and Management Department, Iowa State University"An enticing array of experiments and activities that connect insects and their relatives to the everyday experiences of people." --May Berenbaum, Ph.D., head of the department of entomology, University of Illinois"Students and teachers alike...walk away with important knowledge under their belts." -- Library Media Connection"Anyone interested in insects will enjoy this captivating book." -- Green Teacher"Fun and informative." -- Connect
£14.20
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. About Insects / Sobre los insectos: A Guide for
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£8.54
Workman Publishing The Earth Moved: On the Remarkable Achievements
Book Synopsis"You know a book is good when you actually welcome one of those howling days of wind and sleet that makes going out next to impossible." —The New York Times In The Earth Moved, Amy Stewart takes us on a journey through the underground world and introduces us to one of its most amazing denizens. The earthworm may be small, spineless, and blind, but its impact on the ecosystem is profound. It ploughs the soil, fights plant diseases, cleans up pollution, and turns ordinary dirt into fertile land. Who knew? In her witty, offbeat style, Stewart shows that much depends on the actions of the lowly worm. Charles Darwin devoted his last years to the meticulous study of these creatures, praising their remarkable abilities. With the august scientist as her inspiration, Stewart investigates the worm's subterranean realm, talks to oligochaetologists—the unsung heroes of earthworm science—who have devoted their lives to unearthing the complex life beneath our feet, and observes the thousands of worms in her own garden. From the legendary giant Australian worm that stretches to ten feet in length to the modest nightcrawler that wormed its way into the heart of Darwin's last book to the energetic red wigglers in Stewart's compost bin, The Earth Moved gives worms their due and exposes their hidden and extraordinary universe. This book is for all of us who appreciate Mother Nature's creatures, no matter how humble.
£10.78
Taylor & Francis Inc Insect Phenotypic Plasticity: Diversity of
Book SynopsisIn Volume I of Insect Phenotypic Plasticity, the plasticity inherent in insects is documented. Phenotypically plastic traits include morphological, behavioral, and physiological characteristics. These environmentally induced differences can serve as the raw products upon which natural selection acts. Phenotypic plasticity in short deserves increased attention by those involved in studies on biological diversity and is of practical concern for agricultural and medical Entomology.Table of ContentsPerspectives and Dimensions of Phenotypic Plasticity in Insect; Phenotypic Plasticity of Host Selection in Adult Tiger Swallowtail Butterflies, Papilio glaucus L. (Lepidoptera: Papilionidae); Plasticity in Insect Responses to Variable Chemistry of Host Plants; Fighting, Flight and Fecundity: Behavioural Determinants of Thysanoptera Structural Diversity; Behavioral Diversity and its Apportionment in a Primitively Eusocial Wasp; Clutch Size Plasticity in the Lepidoptera; The Importance of Phenotypic Plasticity in Herbivorous Insect Speciation; Adaptive Allometric Responses of Galling Insects to Availability of Ovipositing Sites
£94.99
Taylor & Francis Inc Reproductive Biology of Crustaceans: Case Studies
Book SynopsisCrustaceans adapt to a wide variety of habitats and ways of life. They have a complex physiological structure particularly with regard to the processes of growth (molting), metabolic regulation, and reproduction. Crustaceans are ideal as model organisms for the study of endocrine disruption and stress physiology in aquatic invertebrates. This book is an overview of the extensive research that has taken place over the recent years on issues of crustacean reproduction.Table of ContentsAn Overview; Phylogeny Biology and Ecology of Crustaceans (Phylum Arthropoda; Subphylum Crustacea; Aspects in Population and Aquaculture Genetics in Crustaceans; Reproduction of Crustaceans in Relation to Fisheries; Mating Behaviour; Endocrine Control of Female Reproduction; Male Reproductive Hormones; Nutrition in Relation to Reproduction in Crustaceans; Coordination of Reproduction and Molt in Decapods; Reproductive Biology and Growth of Marine Lobsters; Male and Female Reproduction in Penaeid Shrimps; Reproduction and Growth of Decapod Crustaceans in Relation to Aquaculture; The Crustacean Nephrops norvegicus: Growth and Reproductive Behaviour; Implementation of Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (FMEA), Cause & Effect Diagram, HACCP and ISO 22000 to the Reproductive Cycle of Crustaceans in Cultured Conditions
£171.00
Charlesbridge Publishing,U.S. Not a Bean
Book SynopsisA Mexican jumping bean isn''t a bean at all. It''s a fascinating home and food source for a special kind of caterpillar!With Spanish vocabulary and a clever counting concept, this poetic story shares the life cycle of a Mexican jumping bean. This curious jumping insect is actually a seedpod from a shrub called yerba de la flecha, into which a caterpillar burrows, living inside the pod until it builds a cocoon and breaks out as a moth. Perfect for preschoolers and prereaders, this creative picture book explores the Mexican jumping bean''s daily life and eventual transformation and escape from the pod.
£14.39
