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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Maurice J. and Catherine A. Tauber (, Cornell University) , Sinzo Masaki (, Hirosaki University, Japan)Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc Dimensions: Width: 16.20cm , Height: 2.90cm , Length: 24.10cm Weight: 0.774kg ISBN: 9780195036350ISBN 10: 0195036352 Pages: 426 Publication Date: 20 March 1986 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of Contents1: Introduction 2: Insect Adaptations to Environmental Changes 3: The Course of Diapause 4: The Diapause Syndrome 5: Environmental Regulation of Seasonal Cycles 6: Seasonal Adaptations - Special Cases 7: Variability and Genetics of Seasonal Adaptations 8: Evolution of Seasonal Cycles 9: Seasonality, the Evolution of Life History, and Speciation 10: Seasonality and Insect Pest Management Bibliography Author Index Species Index Subject IndexReviews'The book is easy to read and to use for a reference...three excellent indices. The definitions are well conceived and are stated in clear English...This volume is absolutely packed with information.' BioScience 'A valuable addition for college libraries.' Choice 'No summarizing work comparable to the author's present book has so far been published in the world of literature.' Journal of Applied Entomology 'Makes available a vast and esoteric literature to researchers, especially students, who are seeking interesting questions to investigate...a gold mine of research opportunities.' Science 'The authors...have effectively synthesized reams of data dealing with seasonal adaptations of insects, and have made many valuable suggestions for future research. This scholarly and well-indexed book should provide an important resource for many years.' Quarterly Review of Biology 'A valuable addition to existing volumes in behaviour ecology and physiological ecology...The book is easy to read and to use for a reference, because of the many sections and subsections and because of three excellent indices. The definitions are well conceived and are stated in clear English...This volume is absolutely packed with information.' BioScience (November 1987) Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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