Insect Anatomy:
Structure and Function Moussian, Bernard |
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ISBN 13: 9780323856195 ISBN 10: 0323856195 Category: Zoology Edition: 1 Publisher: Elsevier Publication Date: 11/2024 Format: Paperback Status: Not Yet Published Imprint: Academic Press Audience: College/higher education Pages: 701 Weight: 0.99 Retail Price: 250.00 (Tentative Price May Change) Quantity On Hand: 0 Quantity On Order: 0 |
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Synopsis: Insect Anatomy: Structure and Function provides both morphological and anatomical descriptions of insect tissues and organs using updated methods. Insects play important roles in diverse ecosystems, with subsequent, tremendous impacts on human society through disease, agriculture effects, and more. Both beneficial and detrimental insect species continuously challenge agriculture and medicine. Written by international experts of insect morphology and anatomy, this book offers concise descriptions of all part of an insect’s anatomy, including the brain and nervous system, tracheal system, blood, reproductive organs, and kidney system.The book also covers external insect parts such as antennae, wings and different forms of insect epidermis. Insect tissues and organs are analyzed as they relate to gene and protein function in distinct types of cells, tissues, and organs.
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