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Second Edition
By
Marc Klowden, University of Idaho, Moscow, U.S.A.
Description
As the largest living group on earth, insects can provide us with insight into adaptation, evolution, and survival. The 2nd edition of
this standard text for insect physiology courses and entomologists provides the most comprehensive analysis of the systems that make
insects important contributors to our environment. Physiological Systems in Insects discusses the role of insect molecular biology,
nueroendocrinology, biochemistry, and genetics in our understanding of insects. Organized according to insect physiological functions,
this book is fully updated with the latest and foundational research that has influenced understanding of the patterns and processes
of insects.
Audience
Entomologists, evolutionary biologists and geneticists
Contents
Chapter 1
ENDOCRINE SYSTEMS
Chapter 2
INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEMS
Chapter 3
DEVELOPMENTAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 4
REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS
Chapter
5
BEHAVIORAL SYSTEMS
Chapter 6
METABOLIC SYSTEMS
Chapter 7
CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS
Chapter 8
EXCRETORY SYSTEMS
Chapter 9
RESPIRATORY
SYSTEMS
Chapter 10
LOCOMOTOR SYSTEMS
Chapter 11
NERVOUS SYSTEMS
Chapter 12
COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
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Hardbound, 688 pages, publication date: AUG-2007
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-369493-5
ISBN-10: 0-12-369493-0
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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