Coleoptera, Beetles. Morphology and Systematics

by Rolf G. Beutel (Editor), Richard A.B. Leschen (Editor)

Overview

This book is a revised edition of the first of three volumes in the Handbook of Zoology series which treats the systematics and biology of Coleoptera. With over 380,000 described species, Coleoptera are by far the most species-rich order of insects and the largest group of animals of comparable geological age. Moreover, numerous species are tremendously important economically. The beetle volumes meet the demand of modern biologists seeking to answer questions about Coleoptera phylogeny, evolution, and ecology. This first Coleoptera volume covers the suborders Archostemata, Myxophaga and Adephaga, and the basal series of Polyphaga, with information on world distribution, biology, morphology of all life stages, phylogeny and comments on taxonomy.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783110249064
Publisher:	De Gruyter
Publication date:	03/21/2016
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	701
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 11.02(h) x (d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Rolf G. Beutel, F. Schiller University Jena, Germany; Richard A.B. Leschen, New Zealand Arthropod Collection, Auckland, New Zealand

Editorial Reviews

"The volume and series are definitely designed for serious enthusiasts and researchers working with this fascinating order."
J. M. Gonzalez in: CHOICE December 2016 Vol. 54 No. 4

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