Physiological Systems in Insects

by Marc J. Klowden

Overview

As the largest living group on earth, insects can provide us with insight into adaptation, evolution, and survival. The 2nd edition of this standard text for insect physiology courses and entomologists provides the most comprehensive analysis of the systems that make insects important contributors to our environment. Physiological Systems in Insects discusses the role of insect molecular biology, nueroendocrinology, biochemistry, and genetics in our understanding of insects. Organized according to insect physiological functions, this book is fully updated with the latest and foundational research that has influenced understanding of the patterns and processes of insects.

• Full update of a widely used text for students and researchers in entomology and zoology
• Includes recent research that uses molecular techniques to uncover physiological mechanisms
• Includes a glossary of physiological terms
• New, extended section on locomotive systems
• Provides abundant figures derived from scientific reports

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080551159
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	07/26/2010
Series:	Physiological Systems in Insects Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	688
File size:	26 MB
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About the Author

Marc Klowden is a Professor Emeritus of Entomology in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Entomological Sciences at the University of Idaho. He has been with the university as a professor since 1988. He received his Ph.D. in Biological and Experimental Pathology from the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Klowden has authored all editions to-date of Physiological Systems in Insects, published by Elsevier, and has contributed to nearly 100 journal publications. His areas of expertise include entomology, insect physiology, mosquito behavior and reproduction. Dr. Klowden currently serves as the Editor in Chief of the Journal of Vector Ecology.

Table of Contents

1. Endocrine Systems
2. Integumentary Systems
3. Developmental Systems
4. Reproductive Systems
5. Behavioral Systems
6. Metabolic Systems
7. Circulatory Systems
8. Excretory Systems
9. Respiratory Systems
10. Locomotor Systems
11. Nervous Systems
12. Communication Systems

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Provides the most comprehensive analysis of the systems that make insects important contributors to our environment

Editorial Reviews

"This book has grown considerably since its inception in 2002, when it was just over 400 pages in length, due to the addition of new material to all chapters and major revisions to those dealing with rapidly evolving areas such as endocrinology, development, behavior and neurobiology…Klowden has written a very good book, incorporating new findings with long-established principles in the field of insect physiology." —Bulletin of the Entomological Society of Canada, December 2013

"This textbook from Klowden covers insect physiology with both fidelity to the original sites of discovery - often Drosophila - and notes on generalizability to other phyla…Figures are employed to elucidate the anatomical locations and chemistry of the processes discussed." —Reference & Research Book News, October 2013

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