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Product Identifiers
PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100198540310
ISBN-139780198540311
eBay Product ID (ePID)2000087
Product Key Features
Number of Pages416 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLepidoptera : Form, Function and Diversity
Publication Year1992
SubjectLinguistics / General, Life Sciences / Zoology / Entomology
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaLanguage Arts & Disciplines, Science
AuthorMalcolm J. Scoble
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.4 in
Item Weight42.7 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width7.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN92-004297
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Reviews'This major monographic work covers the whole of the lepidoptera, on a global basis. Part 1 is particularly interesting, and a good source of material for many aspects of the study of lepidoptera. In all respects it is a welcome addition to the available literature on the lepidoptera.'The Entomologist's Record, Vol. 105, 1993 d 24/02/1994
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal595.7/8
SynopsisThe Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) are one of the largest groups of insects with over 150,000 named species. This book deals with their structure and function, environmental significance, and diversity. Part I provides a review of the main body parts with discussion of function and importance in the lifestyle of the organisms. Further chapters cover feeding, flight, migration, hearing, sound production, defence, and many other aspects of Lepidopteran life. Environmental aspects, which are summarized in Part II, are discussed mainly in terms of larvae as herbivores and as prey. In Part III, the author provides a global survey of the Lepidoptera. He describes their biology, classification, and evolutionary relationships within and between groups. This book will be an indispensable reference work for naturalists, professional entomologists, and conservationists for years to come., The Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) are one of the largest groups of insects with over 150,000 known species. This is the first single-volume reference work on the biology and systematics of these fascinating creatures. Part I reviews the main body parts with discussion of their function and importance in the life of the organisms. Other chapters cover feeding, flight, migration, hearing, defense, sound production, and many other aspects of lepidopteran life. The environmental significance of Lepidoptera, summarized in Part II, is discussed in terms of larvae and caterpillars as herbivores and prey for birds, mammals, and other insects. Part III is a global overview describing biology, classification, and evolutionary relationships within and between lepidopteran groups. This book will be an indispensable resource for naturalists, professional entomologists, and conservationists for years to come.
LC Classification NumberQL542.S39 1992
