Essential Entomology: An Order-by-Order Introduction

By George C. McGavin and George McGavin

Book Overview

An up-to-date order-by-order introduction and reference handbook for students of biological sciences in general and entomology in particular. Covers all the important groups on a worldwide basis and explains what makes insects successful. The book is in three sections: first is a straightforward introduction to insect biology; followed by a section on field work; lastly an order-by-order catalog of the insects giving essential facts and details of life-histories, highlighting what makes each order distinct. To make the material as accessible as possible, the information for each order is presented in a standard manner and is written in a straighforward style with as little technical language as possible. Essential terms are fully explained in context with marginal notes. A pictoral guide, specially commissioned by Richard Lewington, is included to aid in the identification of the orders.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198500025
• ISBN13: 9780198500025
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 9.6"