Fundamentals of Entomology
Using an exceptionally clear writing style, minimal scientific jargon, and vivid photos and drawings, this book provides a comprehensive view of the fundamentals of entomology. It captures the rich diversity and complexity of insects and their influence upon the ecosystem-without turning readers off...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Upper Saddle River, N.J.
Pearson/Prentice Hall
2004
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| Edition: | Sixth Edition |
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Add Tag | Summary: | Using an exceptionally clear writing style, minimal scientific jargon, and vivid photos and drawings, this book provides a comprehensive view of the fundamentals of entomology. It captures the rich diversity and complexity of insects and their influence upon the ecosystem-without turning readers off with excessive details. Chapter topics cover the arthropod plan, the insect externally and internally; development and specialization; ecology; behavior; parasitism by insects; predation by insects; insects, plants, livestock, domestic animals, and humans; insect pest management; household insects; classification; and making an insect collection. For the study of insects. |
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| Physical Description: | xii, 512 pages illustrations 25 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 486-495) |
| ISBN: | 0130480304 9780130480309 |
Fundamentals of entomology