Physiological Systems in Insects, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by Marc J Klowden & Marc J. Klowden

• Publisher: Elsevier/Academic Press
• Year: 2007
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 699
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Endocrine Systems
Integumentary Systems
Developmental Systems
Reproductive Systems
Behavioral Systems
Metabolic Systems
Circulatory Systems
Excretory Systems
Respiratory Systems
Locomotor Systems
Nervous Systems
Communication Systems.

✦ Subjects

Insects -- Physiology. Insecten. Fysiologie. Insectes -- Physiologie. SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Anatomy & Physiology.