Insect Ecology
3rd Edition
An Ecosystem Approach
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Description
The third edition of Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach provides a modern perspective of insect ecology that integrates two approaches traditionally used to study insect ecology: evolutionary and ecosystem. This integration substantially broadens the scope of insect ecology and contributes to prediction and resolution of the effects of current environmental changes, as these affect and are affected by insects. The third edition includes an updated and expanded synthesis of feedback and interactions between insects and their environment. This updated material and a new chapter on applications of insect ecology to social and environmental issues effectively demonstrates how evolutionary and ecosystem approaches complement each other, with the intent of stimulating further integration of these approaches in experiments that address insect roles in ecosystems. Effective management of ecosystem resources depends on evaluation of the complex, often complementary, effects of insects on ecosystem conditions, as well as insect responses to changing conditions.
Key Features
- Timely revision of a key reference on insect ecology
- Full coverage of ecosystem structure and function balanced with essential background on evolutionary aspects
- New chapter on applications to issues such as pest management, ecosystem restoration, invasive species and environmental changes
- Case studies highlight practical and theoretical applications for topics covered in each chapter
Readership
Researchers and professionals working in the fields of insect ecology, plant and animal ecology, aquatic ecology, forest ecology, crop management and related disciplines; natural resource managers and environmental policy-makers; upper undergraduate /graduate students studying insect ecology
Table of Contents
Preface
1. Overview
I. Scope Of Insect Ecology
II. Ecosystem Ecology
III. Environmental Change And Disturbance
iv. Ecosystem Approach To Insect Ecology
v. Scope Of This Book
Introduction
2. Responses to Abiotic Conditions
I. The Physical Template
II. Surviving Variable Abiotic Conditions
III. Factors Affecting Dispersal Behavior
IV. Responses To Anthropogenic Changes
V. Summary
3. Resource Acquisition
I. Resource Quality
II. Resource Acceptability
III. Resource Availability
IV. Summary
4. Resource Allocation
I. Resource Budget
II. Allocation Of Assimilated Resources
III. Efficiency Of Resource Use
IV. Summary
Introduction
5. Population Systems
I. Population Structure
II. Population Processes
III. Life History Characteristics
IV. Parameter Estimation
V. Summary
6. Population Dynamics
I. Population Fluctuation
II. Factors Affecting Population Size
III. Models Of Population Change
A. Exponential and Geometric Models
B. Logistic Model
C. Complex Models
D. Computerized Models
E. Model Evaluation
IV. Summary
7. Biogeography
I. Geographic Distribution
III. Habitat Connectivity
Iv. Anthropogenic Effects On Spatial Dynamics
V. Models Of Spatial Dynamics
VI. Summary
Introduction
8. Species Interactions
I. Classes of Interactions
II. Factors Affecting Interactions
III. Consequences of Interactions
IV. Summary
9. Community Structure
I. Approaches To Describing Communities
II. Patterns Of Community Structure
III. Determinants Of Community Structure
IV. Summary
10. Community Dynamics
I. Short-Term Change In Community Structure
II. Successional Change In Community Structure
III. Paleoecology
IV. Diversity Vs. Stability
V. Summary
Introduction
11. Ecosystem Structure and Function
I. Ecosystem Structure
II. Energy Flow
III. Biogeochemical Cycling
IV. Climate Modification
V. Ecosystem Modeling
VI. Summary
12. Herbivory
I. Types And Patterns Of Herbivory
II. Effects Of Herbivory
III. Summary
13. Pollination, Seed Predation and Seed Dispersal
I. Types And Patterns Of Pollination
II. Effects Of Pollination
III. Types And Patterns Of Seed Predation And Dispersal
IV. Effects Of Seed Predation And Dispersal
V. Summary
14. Decomposition and Pedogenesis
I. Types And Patterns of Detritivory And Burrowing
II. Effects of Detritivory And Burrowing
III. Summary
15. Insects as Regulators of Ecosystem Processes
I. Development Of The Concept
II. Ecosystems As Cybernetic Systems
III. Summary
Introduction
16. Applications
I. Ecosystem Services
17. Summary and Synthesis
I. Summary
II. Synthesis
III. Critical Issues
IV. Conclusions
Bibliography
Author index
Taxonomic Index
Subject Index
Details
- No. of pages:
- 650
- Language:
- English
- Copyright:
- © Academic Press 2011
- Published:
- 18th May 2011
- Imprint:
- Academic Press
- Hardcover ISBN:
- 9780123813510
- eBook ISBN:
- 9780123813527
About the Authors
Timothy Schowalter
Timothy D. Schowalter received his Ph.D. degree in Entomology from the University of Georgia in 1979. He is currently a Professor of Entomology at Louisiana State University, where he also served as the department head until 2015. Previously, he was a professor of entomology at Oregon State University, Corvallis. Dr. Schowalter served as Program Director for Integrative and Theoretical Ecology at the National Science Foundation, where he was involved in developing global change and terrestrial ecosystem research initiatives at the federal level. He also served as a U.S. delegate to international conventions to develop collaboration between U.S. Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites and long-term sites in Hungary and East Asia and the Pacific.
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor of Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Timothy Schowalter
Timothy D. Schowalter received his Ph.D. degree in Entomology from the University of Georgia in 1979. He is currently a Professor of Entomology at Louisiana State University, where he also served as the department head until 2015. Previously, he was a professor of entomology at Oregon State University, Corvallis. Dr. Schowalter served as Program Director for Integrative and Theoretical Ecology at the National Science Foundation, where he was involved in developing global change and terrestrial ecosystem research initiatives at the federal level. He also served as a U.S. delegate to international conventions to develop collaboration between U.S. Long Term Ecological Research (LTER) sites and long-term sites in Hungary and East Asia and the Pacific.
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor of Entomology, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States
Reviews
"…this edition of Insect Ecology, An Ecosystem Approach provides a thorough, up-to-date, and well-conceived treatment of the major topics in insect ecology, and is a useful resource for courses in this subject area."--American Entomologist, Spring 2013
Praise for the first edition:
"Insect Ecology is remarkable for its scope, breadth, and comprehensiveness...Absolutely indispensable for graduate students, faculty, and professionals in entomology and ecology" --Choice
"The book is well written and designed. It includes excellent overview and synthesis chapters, and each individual chapter ends with a concise summary. ...I recommend that students, professionals, and amateur entomologists read this excellent volume." --Ecology
"Schowalter's 2nd edition of Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach is a gem - a complete course in modern ecology from the vantage point of insects in ecological systems. Accessible and engaging, yet it treats the most complex ecological phenomena from individual behavior and population processes through landscape and regional-scale issues." - Dan Simberloff, University of Tennessee
"Schowalter provides a well-illustrated, comprehensive integration of population, community, and ecosystem ecology that demonstrates the global importance of insects in terrestrial and aquatic domains. Examples from temperate and tropical studies are related to a wide range of fundamental ecological concepts. The synthesis of current literature is thoroughly developed and will be widely appreciated by beginning students and established professionals." --Alan Covich, Institute of Ecology, University of Georgia
"This very stimulating book will interest entomologists and ecologists alike. Schowalter broadens the traditional scope of insect ecology to communities and ecosystems. He gives an excellent overview how insects shape ecosystem functioning, including their critical role in major trophic interactions such as decomposition, pollination, herbivory and biological control." --Teja Tscharntke, University of Göttingen, Germany
"Insect Ecology is notable for its broad scope and clear synthesis of the diverse and major roles insects play in ecosystems. Although this well-written, excellent book will be especially appealing to undergraduate and graduate students, professionals and anyone with a serious interest in insects and their critical role in ecosystems will also benefit from it. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates and above." --Choice
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