| Description |
1 online resource (1046 pages) |
| Contents |
Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Brief Table of Contents; Detailed Table of Contents; List of Contributors; Foreword; Preface, Volume II; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 Introduction -- A Brief History of Revolutions in the Study of Insect Biodiversity; 1.1 Discovery; 1.2 Conceptual Development; 1.3 Information Management; 1.4 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Part I Habitats and Regions; Chapter 2 Insect Biodiversity in the Arctic; 2.1 Documenting Biodiversity -- Traditional Taxonomy Versus DNA Barcoding; 2.2 Insect Species Diversity in the Arctic; 2.2.1 Composition of the Arctic Insect Fauna |
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2.2.2 Species Richness Trends Along Latitudinal Gradients2.2.3 Geographical and Regional Variations in Species Richness; 2.2.4 Diversity Oases Within the Arctic; 2.3 Historical Insect Biodiversity in the Arctic -- the Time Perspective; 2.3.1 Nunataks and Glacial Refugia as Generators of Biodiversity; 2.3.2 Endemism; 2.4 Biodiversity on the Landscape Scale; 2.4.1 Variation in Biodiversity on a Landscape Scale; 2.4.2 Local Effects on Biodiversity -- Predation and Natural Disturbance; 2.5 Important Characteristics of Arctic Insect Biodiversity; 2.5.1 Specialist Versus Generalist Species |
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2.5.2 Life-History Adaptation2.5.3 Genetic Diversity Within Species and Groups; 2.5.4 Reproductive Variation and Parthenogenesis; 2.5.5 A Diversity of Adaptations for Maximizing Heat Absorption; 2.6 Cold Tolerance -- a Diversity of Adaptations; 2.6.1 Brachyptery and Wing Polymorphism; 2.7 Dispersal, Immigration, and Biodiversity; 2.8 Pollinator Networks and Pollinator Biodiversity; 2.9 A Biodiversity Paradise for Parasites?; 2.10 Biodiversity and the Changing Arctic Climate; References; Chapter 3 Insect Biodiversity in Indochina: A Window into the Riches of the Oriental Region |
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3.1 Physical Geography and Climate3.2 Features of Insect Biodiversity in the Lower Mekong Subregion; 3.2.1 Blattodea; 3.2.2 Coleoptera; 3.2.3 Dermaptera; 3.2.4 Diptera; 3.2.5 Embiodea; 3.2.6 Ephemeroptera; 3.2.7 Hemiptera; 3.2.8 Hymenoptera; 3.2.9 "Isoptera"; 3.2.10 Lepidoptera; 3.2.11 Mantodea; 3.2.12 Mecoptera; 3.2.13 Megaloptera; 3.2.14 Microcoryphia and Zygentoma; 3.2.15 Neuroptera; 3.2.16 Notoptera (Grylloblattodea and Mantophasmatodea); 3.2.17 Odonata; 3.2.18 Orthoptera; 3.2.19 Phasmatodea; 3.2.20 Phthiraptera; 3.2.21 Plecoptera; 3.2.22 Psocoptera; 3.2.23 Raphidioptera |
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3.2.24 Siphonaptera3.2.25 Strepsiptera; 3.2.26 Thysanoptera; 3.2.27 Trichoptera; 3.2.28 Zoraptera; 3.3 Insect Biodiversity and Society in Indochina; 3.3.1 Entomophagy in the Lower Mekong Subregion; 3.3.2 Research Initiatives; 3.4 Conclusions; Acknowledgments; References; Chapter 4 Biodiversity of Arthropods on Islands; 4.1 What is an Island?; 4.1.1 History of the Island; 4.1.2 Degree of Isolation; 4.1.3 Area of the Island; 4.1.4 Age of the Island; 4.2 Ecological Attributes of Islands; 4.2.1 Species Diversity on Islands; 4.2.2 Island Colonization; 4.2.3 Factors Facilitating Establishment |
| Summary |
Volume Two of the new guide to the study of biodiversity in insects Volume Two of Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society presents an entirely new, companion volume of a comprehensive resource for the most current research on the influence insects have on humankind and on our endangered environment. With contributions from leading researchers and scholars on the topic, the text explores relevant topics including biodiversity in different habitats and regions, taxonomic groups, and perspectives. Volume Two offers coverage of insect biodiversity in regional settings, such as the Arctic and Asia, and in particular habitats including crops, caves, and islands. The authors also include information on historical, cultural, technical, and climatic perspectives of insect biodiversity. This book explores the wide variety of insect species and their evolutionary relationships. Case studies offer assessments on how insect biodiversity can help meet the needs of a rapidly expanding human population, and examine the consequences that an increased loss of insect species will have on the world. This important text: Offers the most up-to-date information on the important topic of insect biodiversity Explores vital topics such as the impact on insect biodiversity through habitat loss and degradation and climate change With its companion Volume I, presents current information on the biodiversity of all insect orders Contains reviews of insect biodiversity in culture and art, in the fossil record, and in agricultural systems Includes scientific approaches and methods for the study of insect biodiversity The book offers scientists, academics, professionals, and students a guide for a better understanding of the biology and ecology of insects, highlighting the need to sustainably manage ecosystems in an ever-changing global environment |
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Includes bibliographical references and index |
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Print version record |
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Insects -- Variation
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Insects -- Evolution.
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Insects -- Ecology.
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Biodiversity conservation.
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Biodiversity conservation
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Insects -- Ecology
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Insects -- Evolution
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Insects -- Variation
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Foottit, R. (Robert G.), editor.
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Adler, Peter H. (Peter Holdridge), 1954- editor.
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| ISBN |
9781118945605 |
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1118945603 |
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9781118945582 |
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1118945581 |
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