A Dictionary of Entomology (Cabi Publishing) - Hardcover

Gordh, Gordon; Headrick, David

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0851992919 ISBN 13: 9780851992914

Publisher: CABI Publishing, 2001

Synopsis

This book is a comprehensive, fully cross-referenced collection of over 28,000 terms, names and phrases used in entomology, incorporating an estimated 43,000 definitions. It is the only listing which covers insect anatomy, behaviour, biology, ecology, histology, molecular biology, morphology, pest management, taxonomy and systematics. The origin, etymology, part of speech and definition of each term and phrase are all provided, including the language, meaning or root of each term and constituent parts. Where meanings have changed, or terms have been borrowed from other disciplines, the most current usage is indicated. The common names of insects, their scientific binomen and taxonomic classification are provided, with diagnoses of pest species in many cases. All insect order, suborder, superfamily, family and subfamily names are given, together with the diagnostic features of orders and families. Names of deceased entomologists, or scientists from other fields who have contributed to entomology are included, with the citation for their biography or obituary. This book is an essential reference source for all professionals and students of entomology and related disciplines. Note:The only dictionary of its kind available, covering all aspects of insect biology and taxonomy. Also includes the names of prominent entomologists.

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"A Dictionary of Entomology is the most complete reference of its kind available today... This is an extraordinary work of the highest scholarship, and this reviewer cannot find any reasonable fault with it". Abelardo C Moncayo, American Entomologist "Every serious entomologist should have a copy of this dictionary, and physicians and veterinarians dealing with insect-transmitted infections need to have a copy to hand". M W Service, Annals of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology"

Synopsis

Entomology is a huge, wide ranging subject with many facets, and interfaces with many other sciences. Consequently its terms, phrases and names are large in number and disparate in origin. This book is a comprehensive, fully cross-referenced collection of approximately 35,000 terms, names and phrases used in entomology. It covers insect anatomy, behaviour, biology, ecology, histology, molecular biology, morphology, pest management, taxonomy, and systematics. The origin, etymology, part of speech, plural forms and definition of each term and phrase are all provided, including the language, meaning or root of each term and constituent parts. Where meanings have changed, or terms have been borrowed from other disciplines, the most current usage is indicated. The common names of insects, their scientific binomen and taxonomic classification are provided, with diagnoses of pest species in many cases. All insect order, suborder, superfamily, family and subfamily names are given, together with the diagnostic features of orders and families.

Names of deceased entomologists, or scientists from other fields who have contributed to entomology are included, with the citation for their biography or obituary. The list of names is global, including entomologists from Asia. This book is a reference source for professionals and students of entomology and related disciplines.

Edition details

• Publisher: CABI Publishing
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0851992919
• ISBN 13: 9780851992914
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 1056