Essential entomology /
McGavin, George C.,
Essential entomology / George C. McGavin, Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou. - Second edition. - xxii, 314 pages : illustrations (black and white and color) ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO INSECT EVOLUTION AND BIOLOGYSECTION 2: THE INSECT ORDERSARCHAEOGNATHA (Bristletails)ZYGENTOMA (Silverfish and Firebrats)EPHEMEROPTERA (Mayflies)ODONATA (Dragonflies and Damselflies)HAPLOCERCATA (DERMAPTERA and ZORAPTERA) (Earwigs and Angel Insects)PLECOPTERA (Stoneflies)ORTHOPTERA (Grasshoppers and Crickets)DICTYOPTERA (BLATTODEA and MANTODEA) (Cockroaches, Termites, and Praying Mantids)XENONOMIA (GRYLLOBLATTODEA and MANTOPHASMATODEA) (Ice Crawlers and Heel Walkers)EUKINOLABIA (PHASMATODEA and EMBIOPTERA) (Stick Insects, Leaf Insects, and Webspinners)PSOCODEA (Barklice, Booklice, and True Lice)HEMIPTERA (True Bugs)THYSANOPTERA (Thrips)RAPHIDIOPTERA (Snakeflies)MEGALOPTERA (Alderflies, Dobsonflies, and Fishflies)NEUROPTERA (Lacewings, Antlions, and Mantidflies)COLEOPTERA (Beetles)STREPSIPTERA (Strepsipterans)MECOPTERA (Scorpionflies)SIPHONAPTERA (Fleas)DIPTERA (Flies)TRICHOPTERA (Caddisflies)LEPIDOPTERA (Butterflies and Moths)HYMENOPTERA (Bees, Wasps, and Ants)SECTION 3: FIELDWORK
"Insects are the most diverse multicellular organisms on Earth. With estimates of total insect species scaling to the order of several millions, it might be challenging for beginners to get a grasp of their vast diversity. The second edition of Essential Entomology offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of insect orders available on the market. This book is written in simple language that is understandable to all, and - as its title suggests - it is an essential read for anyone interested in entomology. Essential Entomology is addressed to undergraduate students in biology, agricultural, and forestry studies, as well as amateurs and citizen scientists of all levels. Besides the updated text, the new book boasts stunning macrophotographs of all insect orders by the world's most renowned nature photographers, which perfectly supplement Richard Lewington's incredible illustrations. The first section of the book begins with an introduction to the Linnaean system of taxonomy, as well as basic concepts in insect morphology, physiology, and natural history. The second and largest section of the book introduces the reader to each insect order, reviewing its diversity, identifiable characteristics, natural history and evolutionary origin. Extensive bibliography is provided at the end of each order, to satisfy the curiosity of the interested reader. The third and last section reviews the main field techniques that are used for collecting insects, listing purpose and the pros and cons of each technique"-- Comprising well over half of all known animal species, insects are the most successful organisms on the planet. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that one cannot study agriculture, biology, and the environment, without a basic understanding of entomology. Furthermore, insects are indispensable to advances in molecular biology and genetics, and their ongoing decline in many parts of the world has stimulated much research in the crucial roles they play in global ecosystems. However, the sheer diversity of insects can be a challenge to every newcomer to entomology. Most entomology textbooks tend to focus on insect biology, leaving readers with only a superficial idea of insect diversity and evolution, while others delve into too much detail that will deter the novice. In contrast, Essential Entomology has a clear taxonomic structure that provides readers with the necessary framework to understand the diversity, life history, and taxonomy of insects in a new light. This fully revised edition provides the most up-to-date guide to insects and includes all the major developments in molecular biology and palaeontology of the last 20 years.This textbook is an essential read for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in entomology, agriculture, and forestry. It will also appeal to a broad academic audience of ecologists, conservationists, natural resource managers, as well as to the far more numerous general readers who are interested in wildlife, nature, and the environment. With these diverse audiences in mind, the straightforward and accessible style of the first edition has been maintained, technical jargon has been kept to a minimum, and sufficient background information is provided to enable the reader to follow the text with ease. -- Provided by publisher
CAS Bachelor of Science in Biology
Text in English
9780192843111
2022921538
Entomology.
Insects --Classification.
595.7 M17 / 2022
Essential entomology / George C. McGavin, Leonidas-Romanos Davranoglou. - Second edition. - xxii, 314 pages : illustrations (black and white and color) ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
SECTION 1: INTRODUCTION TO INSECT EVOLUTION AND BIOLOGYSECTION 2: THE INSECT ORDERSARCHAEOGNATHA (Bristletails)ZYGENTOMA (Silverfish and Firebrats)EPHEMEROPTERA (Mayflies)ODONATA (Dragonflies and Damselflies)HAPLOCERCATA (DERMAPTERA and ZORAPTERA) (Earwigs and Angel Insects)PLECOPTERA (Stoneflies)ORTHOPTERA (Grasshoppers and Crickets)DICTYOPTERA (BLATTODEA and MANTODEA) (Cockroaches, Termites, and Praying Mantids)XENONOMIA (GRYLLOBLATTODEA and MANTOPHASMATODEA) (Ice Crawlers and Heel Walkers)EUKINOLABIA (PHASMATODEA and EMBIOPTERA) (Stick Insects, Leaf Insects, and Webspinners)PSOCODEA (Barklice, Booklice, and True Lice)HEMIPTERA (True Bugs)THYSANOPTERA (Thrips)RAPHIDIOPTERA (Snakeflies)MEGALOPTERA (Alderflies, Dobsonflies, and Fishflies)NEUROPTERA (Lacewings, Antlions, and Mantidflies)COLEOPTERA (Beetles)STREPSIPTERA (Strepsipterans)MECOPTERA (Scorpionflies)SIPHONAPTERA (Fleas)DIPTERA (Flies)TRICHOPTERA (Caddisflies)LEPIDOPTERA (Butterflies and Moths)HYMENOPTERA (Bees, Wasps, and Ants)SECTION 3: FIELDWORK
"Insects are the most diverse multicellular organisms on Earth. With estimates of total insect species scaling to the order of several millions, it might be challenging for beginners to get a grasp of their vast diversity. The second edition of Essential Entomology offers the most comprehensive and up-to-date overview of insect orders available on the market. This book is written in simple language that is understandable to all, and - as its title suggests - it is an essential read for anyone interested in entomology. Essential Entomology is addressed to undergraduate students in biology, agricultural, and forestry studies, as well as amateurs and citizen scientists of all levels. Besides the updated text, the new book boasts stunning macrophotographs of all insect orders by the world's most renowned nature photographers, which perfectly supplement Richard Lewington's incredible illustrations. The first section of the book begins with an introduction to the Linnaean system of taxonomy, as well as basic concepts in insect morphology, physiology, and natural history. The second and largest section of the book introduces the reader to each insect order, reviewing its diversity, identifiable characteristics, natural history and evolutionary origin. Extensive bibliography is provided at the end of each order, to satisfy the curiosity of the interested reader. The third and last section reviews the main field techniques that are used for collecting insects, listing purpose and the pros and cons of each technique"-- Comprising well over half of all known animal species, insects are the most successful organisms on the planet. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that one cannot study agriculture, biology, and the environment, without a basic understanding of entomology. Furthermore, insects are indispensable to advances in molecular biology and genetics, and their ongoing decline in many parts of the world has stimulated much research in the crucial roles they play in global ecosystems. However, the sheer diversity of insects can be a challenge to every newcomer to entomology. Most entomology textbooks tend to focus on insect biology, leaving readers with only a superficial idea of insect diversity and evolution, while others delve into too much detail that will deter the novice. In contrast, Essential Entomology has a clear taxonomic structure that provides readers with the necessary framework to understand the diversity, life history, and taxonomy of insects in a new light. This fully revised edition provides the most up-to-date guide to insects and includes all the major developments in molecular biology and palaeontology of the last 20 years.This textbook is an essential read for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in entomology, agriculture, and forestry. It will also appeal to a broad academic audience of ecologists, conservationists, natural resource managers, as well as to the far more numerous general readers who are interested in wildlife, nature, and the environment. With these diverse audiences in mind, the straightforward and accessible style of the first edition has been maintained, technical jargon has been kept to a minimum, and sufficient background information is provided to enable the reader to follow the text with ease. -- Provided by publisher
CAS Bachelor of Science in Biology
Text in English
9780192843111
2022921538
Entomology.
Insects --Classification.
595.7 M17 / 2022
