Ecological Entomology

Name: Ecological Entomology
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Ecological Entomology explores the complex relationships between insects and their environments. Delving into topics like insect behaviour, population dynamics, and interactions with plants and predators, it provides insights into the ecological roles insects play. This scientific exploration is essential for understanding biodiversity and ecosystem function.
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If you're fascinated by the interactions between insects and their environments, this book offers an in-depth exploration into the complex world of ecological systems and how insects adapt and thrive. It's perfect for those keen on understanding the intricacies of biodiversity and the role insects play in different ecosystems, blending scientific detail with accessible explanations.

Ecological Entomology

Featuring completely updated chapters, additional authors, and an increased emphasis on alternatives to traditional pesticides, the second edition of Ecological Entomology is the field's leading reference on the role of insects in ecosystems.

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Featuring completely updated chapters, additional authors, and an increased emphasis on alternatives to traditional pesticides, the second edition of Ecological Entomology is the field's leading reference on the role of insects in ecosystems.

The authors cover insect growth and development, what they eat, how they reproduce, and how they move in various environments. The book also examines how insects interact with the plant community and how to control insect populations naturally.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780471244837

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 December 1998

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Edition: 2nd edition

Contributors:

Edited by Carl B. Huffaker
Edited by Andrew Paul Gutierrez

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 41.0mm

Width: 163.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 1284g

Pages: 776

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Education & Reference Engineering, Technology & Agriculture Non-Fiction Science & Nature

About the Author

Carl Barton Huffaker was an American biologist, ecologist and agricultural entomologist. Huffaker graduated from the University of Tennessee then gaining a PhD from Ohio State University in 1942. Huffaker was one of the first entomologists to study the use of DDT to control mosquito populations. Andrew Paul Gutierrez is the editor of Ecological Entomology, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.