Insects and Wildlife; Contents; Preface; Acknowledgments; Section 1: Introduction to the Arthropods; Section 2: Food Relationships; Section 3: Arthropods As Disease Vectors and Pests; Section 4: Pest Management and Its Effects on Wildlife; Section 5: Conservation Issues; Glossary; Index
Summary
This book provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelationships of insects and wildlife. It serves as an introduction to insects and other arthropods for wildlife management and other vertebrate biology students, and emphasizes the importance of insects to wild vertebrate animals. The book emphasizes how insects exert important influences on wildlife habitat suitability and wildlife population sustainability, including their direct and indirect effects on wildlife health. Among the important topics covered are: the importance of insects as food items for vertebrate animals; the role of a