The Insects av P. J. (University of California Davis) Gullan, P. S. (University of California at Davis) Cranston

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<p>Insects represent over half of the planet¿s biological diversity. This popular textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to this extraordinary diversity, and places entomology central to the theory and practice of evolutionary and ecological studies.</p><p>Fully revised, this fifth edition opens with a chapter concerning the popular side of insect studies, including insects in citizen science, zoos and butterfly houses, and insects as food for humans and animals. Key features of insect<br/> structure, function, behaviour, ecology and classification are integrated with appropriate molecular studies. Much of the book is organized around major biological themes: living on the ground, in water, on plants, in colonies, and as predators, parasites/parasitoids and prey insects. A strong evolutionary theme is maintained throughout.</p><p>There is major revision to the chapter on systematics and a new chapter, Insects in a Changing World, includes insect responses to, and the consequen