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PHYSIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS IN INSECTS
Physiological Systems in Insects
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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

Bibliographic details
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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