The Physiology of Insecta
Volume I
2nd Edition
Published on 22. October 2013
528 pages
978-1-4832-6661-9 (ISBN)
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The Physiology of Insecta, Second Edition, Volume I, is part of a multivolume treatise that brings together the known facts, the controversial material, and the many still unsolved and unsettled problems of insect physiology. Since the first edition of this multivolume treatise was published, there has been a notable expansion of scientific endeavor in each of the various aspects of insect physiology. The original three-volume work has now grown to a thoroughly revised six-volume treatise. The present volume contains six chapters and begins with a discussion of the biology of the Insecta. This is followed by separate chapters on the structure and origin of the female reproductive system; the control of oogenesis, semen production, sexual behavior, and ovipostion; physiological and biochemical changes during insect development; insect endocrinology; and aging in insects.
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List of ContributorsPrefacePreface to First EditionContents of Other VolumesPhysiology of Ontogeny-Biology, Development, and Aging Chapter 1. Biology of the Insecta Biology of the Insecta References Chapter 2. Reproduction I. Structure and Origin of the Female Reproductive System II. Oogenesis III. Oviposition: Accessory Glands IV. Fertility and Sterility V. Structure and Origin of the Male Reproductive System VI. Formation of Sperm and Semen VII. Courtship and the Role of Pheromones VIII. Insemination: The Copulatory Act IX. Determination of Sex and Sexual Characters: Parthenogenesis References Chapter 3. Reproduction-Endocrine Control I. Control of Oogenesis II. Control of Semen Production III. Control of Sexual Behavior and Oviposition IV. Social Relations in Control of Reproduction References Chapter 4. Physiological and Biochemical Changes during Insect Development I. Introduction II. Embryonic Development III. Postembryonic Development IV. Prospects for Future Work in the Physiology and Biochemistry of Insect Development References Chapter 5. Physiology of Growth and Development: Endocrine Aspects I. Introduction II. The Endocrine Glands: Structure and General Functions III. Endocrine Gland Interactions IV. The Molting Hormone-Chemistry and Metabolism V. The Juvenile Hormone-Chemistry and Metabolism VI. The Action of Insect Hormones VII. Conclusions References Supplementary References Chapter 6. Aging in Insects I. Insects in the Study of Aging II. Adult Life Span of Insects III. Factors Influencing Life Span IV. Manifestations of Senescence V. Evolution of Aging VI. Summary ReferencesAuthor IndexSubject Index
