The Insects : Structure and Function
Editorial Reviews
Review
'... a high standard of comprehensiveness and accuracy ... will surely prove to be a really useful book.' Nature
'... the best source of introductory information on insect structure and function.' The Quarterly Review of Biology
'The book is superbly illustrated with line drawings, graphs, and occasional halftone photographs ... The text itself is written very clearly and one can recommend this to either undergraduate or graduate students without any hesitation whatsoever. The abundant literature citations and excellent index add to the value of the textual discussions, making this book an invaluable resource for any biologist working with insects and aspects of their chemical ecology and physiology.' Thomas C. Emmel, Journal of Chemical Ecology
Book Description
The Insects takes a detailed look at how insects function as animals. This textbook brings together basic anatomy and physiology and relates them to behavior. Coverage emphasizes the roles of different functional systems in the context of the whole organism using studies of many different species as examples. Unlike other texts, The Insects does not dwell on classification, opting instead to take an in-depth look at physiology, providing any biologist with a better basic understanding of how insects work. A long-awaited update of a well established standard text and respected reference work for students and researchers in zoology, entomology and physiology, this fourth edition has been rewritten throughout, while retaining the successful structure of the earlier editions. Illustrations have been augmented with electron micrographs, and expanded reference sections will make this volume a valuable addition to all biologists' bookshelves.
The Insects: Structure and Function,R. F. Chapman,Cambridge University Press,0521578906,Insects,Insects & Spiders,Life Sciences - Biology - General,Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology,Life Sciences - Zoology - General,Nature,Nature/Ecology,Science,Animal physiology,Insects (entomology),Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / Invertebrates
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