In spite of the extensive attention given by research workers to aphids no comprehensive review has been published covering all aspects of aphid biology. A few small books exist on certain aspects of nomenclature, ecology, physiology and natural enemies. Aphid biology is studied by many specialists, all representing their own area of interest, therefore the only way to present this comprehensive review is by the multi-author approach. This three-volume work is compiled in a similar way to the first books in the series World Crop Pests: Spider Mites. The volumes contain contributions by more than 40 authors. In this first volume an account is given on morphology and systematics, anatomy, genetics, life cycles, ways of life, reproduction and polymorphism and interaction with the environment. These topics are followed by an in-depth study of evolution of aphids, especially in connection with the evolution of plants. In addition processes governing the development of population structure and speciation are elicited.
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Elsevier Science & Technology
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Für höhere Schule und Studium
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Höhe: 290 mm
Breite: 220 mm
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978-0-444-42630-7 (9780444426307)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1 . Morphology and Systematics. Morphology of aphids (M. Miyazaki). Forms and morphs of aphids (M. Miyazaki). Systematics (F.A. Ilharco, A. van Harten). 2. Anatomy and Physiology. Alimentary tract (M.B. Ponsen). Nutritional physiology (P.N. Srivastava). Symbionts (E.J. Houk). Nervous system (J. Hardie). Neurosecretory and endocrine systems (J. Hardie). Sensory system (M. Anderson, A.K. Bromley). 3. Reproduction, cytogenetics and development (R.L. Blackman). 4. Biology. Way of life of aphids: host specificity, speciation and distribution (A.F.G. Dixon). Host plant finding and acceptance (F.A. Klingauf). Feeding, adaptation and excretion (F.A. Klingauf). Polymorphism and morph determination (K. Kawada). Parthenogenetic reproduction and rate of increase in aphids (A.F.G. Dixon). Evolution and adaptive significance of cyclical parthenogenesis in aphids (A.F.G. Dixon). 5. Aphids and Their Environment. Dispersion and migration (Y. Robert). Seasonal development in aphids (A.F.G. Dixon). Feeding process of Aphidoidea in relation to effects on their food plants (P.W. Miles). Galling aphids (J.M.S. Forrest). Ant aphid mutualism (J.H. Sudd). 6. Evolution. Palaeontology and Phylogeny (O.E. Heie). Morphological structures and adaptations (O.E. Heie). Evolutionary estimation of taxa (G.Ch. Shaposhnikov). Evolution of aphids in relation to evolution of plants (G.Ch. Shaposhnikov). 7. Organization (structure) of population and species, and speciation (G.Ch. Shaposhnikov). Index.
