| Author: | Cedric Gillott |
| Release at: | 2005 |
| Pages: | 834 |
| Edition: | 3rd Edition |
| Language: | English |
Description of Entomology 3rd Edition
Entomology 3rd Edition by Cedric Gillott is a great book for insects related studies. The strongly favorable reception accorded previous versions of this book, together with the not infrequent urgings of colleagues and students, encouraged me to take on the task of preparing a third edition of Entomology. My early retirement, in 1999, freed up the time necessary for a project of this size, and for the past 2 years my effort has been almost entirely focused in this direction. Obviously, all chapters have been updated; this includes not only the addition of new information and concepts (some of which are highlighted below), but also the reduction or exclusion of material no longer considered ‘mainstream’ so as to keep the book at a reasonable size.
My strong belief that an introductory entomology course should present a balanced treatment of the subject still holds and is reflected in the retention of the format of earlier editions, namely, arrangement of the book into four sections: Evolution and Diversity, Anatomy and Physiology, Reproduction and Development, and Ecology.
Content of Entomology 3rd Edition
I. Evolution and Diversity
Chapter 1: Arthropod Evolution
Chapter 2: Insect Diversity
Chapter 3: External Structure
Chapter 4: Systematics and Taxonomy
Chapter 5: Apterygote Hexapods
Chapter 6: Paleoptera
Chapter 7: The Plecopteroid, Blattoid, and Orthopteroid Orders
Chapter 8: The Hemipteroid Orders
Chapter 9: The Panorpoid Orders
Chapter 10: The Remaining Endopterygote Orders
II. Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 11: The Integument
Chapter 12: Sensory Systems
Chapter 13: Nervous and Chemical Integration
Chapter 14: Muscles and Locomotion
Chapter 15: Gas Exchange
Chapter 16: Food Uptake and Utilization
Chapter 17: The Circulatory System
Chapter 18: Nitrogenous Excretion and Salt and Water Balance
III. Reproduction and Development
Chapter 19: Reproduction
Chapter 20: Embryonic Development
Chapter 21: Postembryonic Development
IV. Ecology
Chapter 22: The Abiotic Environment
Chapter 23: The Biotic Environment
Chapter 24: Insects and Humans
Index
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