The Insects

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TO ACCESS THE ARTWORK FROM THE BOOK, PLEASE VISITwww.blackwellpublishing.com/gullan. This established and popular textbook is the definitive guide tothe study of insects; a group of animals that represent over halfof the planet's biological diversity. * Completely updated and expanded, this new edition examines allaspects of insect biology including anatomy and physiology, ecologyand evolution of insects, insect behaviours such as sociality,predation, parasitism and defense, medical and veterinaryentomology and methods of collection, preserving and identifyinginsects. * Features new chapters on the methods and results of studies ofinsect phylogeny and a new review of insect evolution andbiogeography. * Includes expanded sections on species diversity, socialbehaviour, pest management, aquatic entomology, parasitology andmedical entomology. * Successful strategies in insect conservation are also coveredfor the first time, reflecting the increasing threat to naturalecosystems from environmental changes. * Boxes highlighting key themes, suggestions for further readingand illustrations, including specially commissioned drawings andcolour plates, are included throughout. * The artwork from the text is available for instructors eithervia CD-ROM or by visiting www.blackwellpublishing.com/gullan.

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P. J. Gullan

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