Encyclopedia of insects /

Encyclopedia of insects / edited by Vincent H. Resh, Ring T. Card. - Second edition . - Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier/Academic Press, 2009. - xxxiii, 1132 pages : illustrations (some coloured), maps ; 29 cm.

Previous edition: 2002.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Covering all aspects of insect anatomy, physiology, evolution, behavior, reproduction, ecology, and disease, as well as issues of exploitation, conservation, and management, this book sets the standard in entomology. The second edition of this reference will continue the tradition by providing the most comprehensive, useful, and up-to-date resource for professionals. Expanded sections in forensic entomology, biotechnology and Drosphila, reflect the full update of over 300 topics. Articles contributed by over 260 high profile and internationally recognized entomologists provide definitive facts regarding all insects from ants, beetles, and butterflies to zoraptera, and zygentoma.

9780123741448 (hardback)


Insects--Encyclopedias.
Insecta
Entomology
Taxonomy
Identification
Animal physiology
Animal morphology
Animal ecology

REF QL462.3 / ENC