Physiological Systems in Insects - Softcover

Klowden, Marc J.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0124162649 ISBN 13: 9780124162648

Publisher: Academic Press, 2002

Synopsis

Physiological Systems of Insects is designed to emphasize classical material such as the structure and function of insect organ systems. In addition, the book supplements classical material with insights into insect biology achieved through studies of insect molecular biology, neuroendocrinology, biochemistry, and genetics. Throughout the book there is an effort to lay the experimental foundation upon which studies of insect physiology are based. Students, faculty, and researchers who need a summary of the patterns and processes regulated by physiological systems will want this book.

* Comprehensive descriptions of physiological systems* Clear figures adapted from scientific reports* Glossary of physiological terms* Complete references to past and present research

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by Marc J. Klowden

From the Back Cover

Physiological Systems in Insects is an overview of the biological basis for the preeminent role played by insects in global ecology. The indisputable importance of insects in human health and agriculture, as well as their dominant place in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, makes an understanding of insects important not only to entomologists but also to all biologists. Insects serve as excellent models of basic physiology because of the uncanny similarities between the processes in insects and vertebrates. Although insects constitute a very diverse group of animals, the text considers the broad functional aspect of their success without delving into their classification. It thus provides a wealth of information in an easy-to-read format.@introbul:Key Features@bul:* Comprehensive descriptions of physiological systems* Clear figures adapted from scientific reports* Glossary of physiological terms* Complete references to past and present research

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0124162649
• ISBN 13: 9780124162648
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 415