Reproductive Behaviour of Insects: Individuals and populations / Edition 1

by W. Bailey, T.J. Ridsdill-Smith

Overview

In this book, contributors focus on the reproductive behaviour of insects. The topics they discuss range from mate finding, host selection and oviposition behaviour to the competition for resources and the behaviour of feeding larvae. The papers reflect both a diversity of approach and differing degrees of conviction as to the relevance of evolutionary theory to the study of insect population.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780412312809
Publisher:	Springer Netherlands
Publication date:	02/28/1991
Edition description:	1991
Pages:	342
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.03(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Editorial Reviews

...an exciting and critical review of current thinking on reproductive behaviour in insects: I think it works very well - Martin C Birch, The Biologist; This book is well written and presents and up-to-date overview of current international research on the subject and may be well recommended to students of insect behaviour and those interested in modern biological thought. Entomologist's Gazette

From the Publisher

Approaching the study of insect reproduction from an evolutionary perspective, 11 papers discuss a wide range of topics of interest both to academics investigating evolutionary biology, and to people involved in the practicalities of pest control. Shows how selection has fashioned reproductive behavior, strategies to bring the sexes together (how often have you seen a cockroach in a singles bar, for example), oviposition, and larval competition. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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