Physiological Systems in Insects
“Physiological Systems in Insects” by Marc J. Klowden, published by Elsevier Science on September 14, 2022, is the fourth edition of a comprehensive exploration into the physiological frameworks that underpin insect life. This edition delves into the historical investigations that have shaped our understanding of insect systems, integrating modern molecular approaches that highlight the genetic and evolutionary connections among living organisms. The text covers significant advancements in areas such as hormone action, metamorphosis, and reproduction, while also introducing new topics like the role of microbiomes and insecticide metabolism.
Readers will find a detailed examination of key physiological principles, supported by instructive figures that enhance visual understanding. The book emphasizes evolutionary considerations and discusses the implications of recent molecular techniques and discoveries. It serves as a valuable resource for entomologists and professionals in related fields, offering a flowing narrative without interruptions from citations, and includes a complete bibliography at the end of each chapter to encourage further exploration of the subject matter. With 726 pages of content, this edition is designed to meet the needs of those seeking in-depth knowledge of insect physiology.
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Physiological Systems in Insects, Fourth Edition explores why insects have become the dominant animals on the planet. Sections describe the historical investigations that have led us to our current understanding of insect systems. Integrated within a basic physiological framework are modern molecular approaches that provide a glimpse of the genetic and evolutionary frameworks that testify to the unity of life on earth. This updated edition describes advances that have occurred in our understanding of hormone action, metamorphosis, and reproduction, along with new sections on the role of microbiomes, insecticide action and its metabolism, and a chapter on genetics, genomics and epigenetic systems.
The book represents a collaborative effort by two internationally known insect physiologists who have instructed graduate courses in insect physiology. As such, it is the ideal resource for entomologists and those in other fields who may require knowledge of insect systems.
- Presents updated information on key physiological principles
- Covers detailed and instructive figures for visual enhancement
- Provides flowing text without the interruption of citations
- Includes evolutionary considerations throughout, also providing a discussion on the implications of molecular techniques and discoveries
- Encourages further reading with a complete bibliography at end of each chapter
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