Essential Entomology
An Order-by-Order Introduction
Published on 12. April 2001
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-0-19-850002-5 (ISBN)
Description
An up-to-date order-by-order introduction and reference handbook for students of biological sciences in general and entomology in particular. Covers all the important groups on a worldwide basis.
A concise guide to the insect orders and to what makes insects special and successful.
The book is in three sections:
* a straightforward introduction to insect biology;
* a section on field work; and
* an order-by-order catalogue of the insects giving essential facts and details of life-histories, highlighting what makes each order distinct
To make the material as accessible as possible, the information for each order is presented in a standard manner. Throughout, the book is written in a straighforward style with as little technical language as possible. Essential terms are fully explained in context with marginal notes.
Includes a pictoral aid the identification of the orders and key references.
Contains specially commissioned illustrations by RICHARD LEWINGTON.
A concise guide to the insect orders and to what makes insects special and successful.
The book is in three sections:
* a straightforward introduction to insect biology;
* a section on field work; and
* an order-by-order catalogue of the insects giving essential facts and details of life-histories, highlighting what makes each order distinct
To make the material as accessible as possible, the information for each order is presented in a standard manner. Throughout, the book is written in a straighforward style with as little technical language as possible. Essential terms are fully explained in context with marginal notes.
Includes a pictoral aid the identification of the orders and key references.
Contains specially commissioned illustrations by RICHARD LEWINGTON.
Reviews / Votes
This book should be as indispensable to students as to amateur entomologists, ecologists, and nature enthusiasts ... It is to be hoped that this excellent value reference book will achieve a wide circulation. * Galathea 2001 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Illustrations
numerous line illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 171 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
562 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-850002-5 (9780198500025)
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Persons
Dr George C. McGavin is the Assistant Curator of the Entomological Collections in the Oxford University Museum, one of the worlds' largest insect collections. He is also Lecturer in Biological and Human Sciences at Jesus College, Oxford and a member of the Expedition Council and Advisory Committee of the Oxford University Exploration Club. In addition to scientific papers, he has written many books on bugs and other insects for adults and children and is also known
on radio and television. He eats insects regularly and currently has three insect species named in his honour.
Illustrations by Richard Lewington, highly-respected and renowned insect artist
on radio and television. He eats insects regularly and currently has three insect species named in his honour.
Illustrations by Richard Lewington, highly-respected and renowned insect artist
Content
PREFACE ; INTRODUCTION TO INSECT EVOLUTION AND BIOLOGY ; KEY TO THE INSECT ORDERS ; THE INSECT ORDERS ; THE PRIMITIVELY WINGLESS INSECTS ; THE WINGED INSECTS ; FIELD WORK ; BIBLIOGRAPHY ; INDEX