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Advances in insect chemical ecology / edited by Ring T. Cardé, Jocelyn G. Millar
| Advances in insect chemical ecology / edited by Ring T. Cardé, Jocelyn G. Millar |
| Autore | Carde, Ring T. |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, c2004 |
| Descrizione fisica | X, 341 p. : ill. ; 25 cm |
| Disciplina |
595.717
573.877 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | Millar, Jocelyn G. |
| Soggetto non controllato | Insetti |
| ISBN | 0-521-79275-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-990007940160403321 |
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Insect biodiversity [[electronic resource] ] : science and society / / edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler
| Insect biodiversity [[electronic resource] ] : science and society / / edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (664 p.) |
| Disciplina | 595.717 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
FoottitR (Robert G.)
AdlerPeter H <1954-> (Peter Holdridge) |
| Soggetto topico |
Insects - Variation
Insects - Evolution Insects - Ecology Biodiversity conservation |
| ISBN |
1-282-04250-5
9786612042508 1-4443-0822-X 1-4443-0821-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The importance of insects / Geoffrey G.E. Scudder -- Insect biodiversity in the Nearctic region / Hugh V. Danks and Andrew B.T. Smith -- Amazonian rainforests and their richness of Coleoptera, a dominant life form in the critical zone of the neotropics / Terry L. Erwin and Christy J. Geraci -- Insect biodiversity in the Afrotropical region / Clarke H. Scholtz and Mervyn W. Mansell -- Biodiversity of Australasian insects / Peter S. Cranston -- Insect biodiversity in the Palearctic region / Alexander S. Konstantinov, Boris A. Korotyaev, and Mark G. Volkovitsh -- Biodiversity of aquatic insects / John C. Morse -- Biodiversity of Diptera / Gregory W. Courtney ... [et al.] -- Biodiversity of Heteroptera / Thomas J. Henry -- Biodiversity of Coleoptera / Patrice Bouchard ... [et al.] -- Biodiversity of Hymenoptera / John T. Huber -- Biodiversity of Lepidoptera / Michael G. Pogue -- The science of insect taxonomy : prospects and needs / Quentin D. Wheeler -- Insect species - concepts and practice / Michael F. Claridge -- Molecular dimensions of insect taxonomy / Felix A.H. Sperling and Amanda D. Roe -- DNA barcodes and insect biodiversity / Robin M. Floyd. John J. Wilson. and Paul D.N. Hebert -- Insect biodiversity informatics / Norman F. Johnson -- Parasitoid biodiversity and insect pest management / John Heraty -- The taxonomy of crop pests : the aphids / Gary L. Miller and Robert G. Foottit -- Adventive (non-native) insects : importance to science and society / Alfred G. Wheeler Jr. and E. Richard Hoebeke -- Biodiversity of biting flies : implications for humanity / Peter H. Adler -- Reconciling ethical and scientific issues for insect conservation / Michael J. Samways -- Taxonomy and management of insect biodiversity / Ke Chung Kim -- Insect biodiversity - millions and millions / May Berenbaum. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910139934203321 |
| Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Insect biodiversity [[electronic resource] ] : science and society / / edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler
| Insect biodiversity [[electronic resource] ] : science and society / / edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (664 p.) |
| Disciplina | 595.717 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
FoottitR (Robert G.)
AdlerPeter H <1954-> (Peter Holdridge) |
| Soggetto topico |
Insects - Variation
Insects - Evolution Insects - Ecology Biodiversity conservation |
| ISBN |
1-282-04250-5
9786612042508 1-4443-0822-X 1-4443-0821-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The importance of insects / Geoffrey G.E. Scudder -- Insect biodiversity in the Nearctic region / Hugh V. Danks and Andrew B.T. Smith -- Amazonian rainforests and their richness of Coleoptera, a dominant life form in the critical zone of the neotropics / Terry L. Erwin and Christy J. Geraci -- Insect biodiversity in the Afrotropical region / Clarke H. Scholtz and Mervyn W. Mansell -- Biodiversity of Australasian insects / Peter S. Cranston -- Insect biodiversity in the Palearctic region / Alexander S. Konstantinov, Boris A. Korotyaev, and Mark G. Volkovitsh -- Biodiversity of aquatic insects / John C. Morse -- Biodiversity of Diptera / Gregory W. Courtney ... [et al.] -- Biodiversity of Heteroptera / Thomas J. Henry -- Biodiversity of Coleoptera / Patrice Bouchard ... [et al.] -- Biodiversity of Hymenoptera / John T. Huber -- Biodiversity of Lepidoptera / Michael G. Pogue -- The science of insect taxonomy : prospects and needs / Quentin D. Wheeler -- Insect species - concepts and practice / Michael F. Claridge -- Molecular dimensions of insect taxonomy / Felix A.H. Sperling and Amanda D. Roe -- DNA barcodes and insect biodiversity / Robin M. Floyd. John J. Wilson. and Paul D.N. Hebert -- Insect biodiversity informatics / Norman F. Johnson -- Parasitoid biodiversity and insect pest management / John Heraty -- The taxonomy of crop pests : the aphids / Gary L. Miller and Robert G. Foottit -- Adventive (non-native) insects : importance to science and society / Alfred G. Wheeler Jr. and E. Richard Hoebeke -- Biodiversity of biting flies : implications for humanity / Peter H. Adler -- Reconciling ethical and scientific issues for insect conservation / Michael J. Samways -- Taxonomy and management of insect biodiversity / Ke Chung Kim -- Insect biodiversity - millions and millions / May Berenbaum. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910831077703321 |
| Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Insect biodiversity : science and society / / edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler
| Insect biodiversity : science and society / / edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (664 p.) |
| Disciplina | 595.717 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
FoottitR (Robert G.)
AdlerPeter H <1954-> (Peter Holdridge) |
| Soggetto topico |
Insects - Variation
Insects - Evolution Insects - Ecology Biodiversity conservation |
| ISBN |
1-282-04250-5
9786612042508 1-4443-0822-X 1-4443-0821-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | The importance of insects / Geoffrey G.E. Scudder -- Insect biodiversity in the Nearctic region / Hugh V. Danks and Andrew B.T. Smith -- Amazonian rainforests and their richness of Coleoptera, a dominant life form in the critical zone of the neotropics / Terry L. Erwin and Christy J. Geraci -- Insect biodiversity in the Afrotropical region / Clarke H. Scholtz and Mervyn W. Mansell -- Biodiversity of Australasian insects / Peter S. Cranston -- Insect biodiversity in the Palearctic region / Alexander S. Konstantinov, Boris A. Korotyaev, and Mark G. Volkovitsh -- Biodiversity of aquatic insects / John C. Morse -- Biodiversity of Diptera / Gregory W. Courtney ... [et al.] -- Biodiversity of Heteroptera / Thomas J. Henry -- Biodiversity of Coleoptera / Patrice Bouchard ... [et al.] -- Biodiversity of Hymenoptera / John T. Huber -- Biodiversity of Lepidoptera / Michael G. Pogue -- The science of insect taxonomy : prospects and needs / Quentin D. Wheeler -- Insect species - concepts and practice / Michael F. Claridge -- Molecular dimensions of insect taxonomy / Felix A.H. Sperling and Amanda D. Roe -- DNA barcodes and insect biodiversity / Robin M. Floyd. John J. Wilson. and Paul D.N. Hebert -- Insect biodiversity informatics / Norman F. Johnson -- Parasitoid biodiversity and insect pest management / John Heraty -- The taxonomy of crop pests : the aphids / Gary L. Miller and Robert G. Foottit -- Adventive (non-native) insects : importance to science and society / Alfred G. Wheeler Jr. and E. Richard Hoebeke -- Biodiversity of biting flies : implications for humanity / Peter H. Adler -- Reconciling ethical and scientific issues for insect conservation / Michael J. Samways -- Taxonomy and management of insect biodiversity / Ke Chung Kim -- Insect biodiversity - millions and millions / May Berenbaum. |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911020087403321 |
| Chichester, UK ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 | ||
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Insect ecology : an ecosystem approach / Timothy D. Schowalter
| Insect ecology : an ecosystem approach / Timothy D. Schowalter |
| Autore | Schowalter, Timothy D. |
| Edizione | [3. ed] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Amsterdam [etc.], : Elsevier, 2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | XV, 633 p. : ill. ; 27 cm |
| Disciplina |
595.705
595.717 |
| Soggetto non controllato | Entomologia - Ecologia |
| ISBN | 978-0-12-381351-0 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-990009468680403321 |
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| Amsterdam [etc.], : Elsevier, 2011 | ||
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Insect ecology [[electronic resource] ] : an ecosystem approach / / Timothy D. Schowalter
| Insect ecology [[electronic resource] ] : an ecosystem approach / / Timothy D. Schowalter |
| Autore | Schowalter Timothy Duane <1952-> |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Burlington, MA, : Academic Press, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (575 p.) |
| Disciplina | 595.717 |
| Soggetto topico | Insects - Ecology |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-281-22724-2
9786611227241 0-08-050881-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Preface; chapter 1 - Overview; Scope of insect ecology; Ecosystem ecology; Ecosystem complexity; The hierarchy of subsystems; Regulation; Environmental change and disturbance; Ecosystem approach to insect ecology; Scope of this book; Section - I; chapter 2 - Responses to Abiotic Conditions; The physical template; Biomes; Environmental variation; Disturbances; Surviving variable abiotic conditions; Thermoregulation; Water balance; Air and water chemistry; Other abiotic factors; Factors affecting dispersal behavior; Life history strategy; Crowding; Nutritional status
Habitat and resource conditionsMechanism of dispersal; Responses to anthropogenic changes; Summary; chapter 3 - Resource Acquisition; Resource quality; Resource requirements; Variation in food quality; Plant chemical defenses; Nonnitrogenous defenses; Nitrogenous defenses; Elemental defenses; Arthropod defenses; Antipredator defenses; Antimicrobial defenses; Factors affecting expression of defenses; Mechanisms for exploiting variable resources; Resource acceptability; Resource availability; Foraging strategies; Orientation; Information processing; Responses to cues Attraction of conspecific insectsLearning; Summary; chapter 4 - Resource Allocation; Resource budget; Allocation of assimilated resources; Resource acquisition; Mating activity; Attraction; Courtship behavior; Reproductive and social behavior; Oviposition behavior; Nesting and brood care; Competitive, defensive, and mutualistic behavior; Competitive behavior; Defensive behavior; Mutualistic behavior; Efficiency of resource use; Factors affecting efficiency; Food quality; Size and physiological condition; Learning; Tradeoffs; Summary; Section- II; chapter 5 - Population Systems Population structureDensity; Dispersion; Metapopulation structure; Age structure; Sex ratio; Genetic composition; Social insects; Population processes; Natality; Mortality; Dispersal; Life history characteristics; Parameter estimation; Summary; chapter 6 - Population dynamics; Population fluctuation; Factors affecting population size; Density-independent factors; Density-dependent factors; Regulatory mechanisms; Models of population change; Exponential and geometric models; Logistic model; Complex models; Computerized models; Model evaluation; Summary; chapter 7 - Biogeography Geographic distributionGlobal patterns; Regional patterns; Island biogeography; Landscape and stream continuum patterns; Spatial dynamics of populations; Expanding populations; Metapopulation dynamics; Anthropogenic effects on spatial dynamics; Fragmentation; Disturbances to aquatic ecosystems; Species introductions; Conservation biology; Models of spatial dynamics; Summary; Section - III; chapter 8 - Species Interactions; Classes of interactions; Competition; Predation; Symbiosis; Parasitism; Commensalism; Mutualism; Factors affecting interactions; Abiotic conditions Resource availability and distribution |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910458835103321 |
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Schowalter Timothy Duane <1952->
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| Burlington, MA, : Academic Press, c2006 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Insect ecology [[electronic resource] ] : an ecosystem approach / / Timothy D. Schowalter
| Insect ecology [[electronic resource] ] : an ecosystem approach / / Timothy D. Schowalter |
| Autore | Schowalter Timothy Duane <1952-> |
| Edizione | [2nd ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Burlington, MA, : Academic Press, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (575 p.) |
| Disciplina | 595.717 |
| Soggetto topico | Insects - Ecology |
| ISBN |
1-281-22724-2
9786611227241 0-08-050881-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Preface; chapter 1 - Overview; Scope of insect ecology; Ecosystem ecology; Ecosystem complexity; The hierarchy of subsystems; Regulation; Environmental change and disturbance; Ecosystem approach to insect ecology; Scope of this book; Section - I; chapter 2 - Responses to Abiotic Conditions; The physical template; Biomes; Environmental variation; Disturbances; Surviving variable abiotic conditions; Thermoregulation; Water balance; Air and water chemistry; Other abiotic factors; Factors affecting dispersal behavior; Life history strategy; Crowding; Nutritional status
Habitat and resource conditionsMechanism of dispersal; Responses to anthropogenic changes; Summary; chapter 3 - Resource Acquisition; Resource quality; Resource requirements; Variation in food quality; Plant chemical defenses; Nonnitrogenous defenses; Nitrogenous defenses; Elemental defenses; Arthropod defenses; Antipredator defenses; Antimicrobial defenses; Factors affecting expression of defenses; Mechanisms for exploiting variable resources; Resource acceptability; Resource availability; Foraging strategies; Orientation; Information processing; Responses to cues Attraction of conspecific insectsLearning; Summary; chapter 4 - Resource Allocation; Resource budget; Allocation of assimilated resources; Resource acquisition; Mating activity; Attraction; Courtship behavior; Reproductive and social behavior; Oviposition behavior; Nesting and brood care; Competitive, defensive, and mutualistic behavior; Competitive behavior; Defensive behavior; Mutualistic behavior; Efficiency of resource use; Factors affecting efficiency; Food quality; Size and physiological condition; Learning; Tradeoffs; Summary; Section- II; chapter 5 - Population Systems Population structureDensity; Dispersion; Metapopulation structure; Age structure; Sex ratio; Genetic composition; Social insects; Population processes; Natality; Mortality; Dispersal; Life history characteristics; Parameter estimation; Summary; chapter 6 - Population dynamics; Population fluctuation; Factors affecting population size; Density-independent factors; Density-dependent factors; Regulatory mechanisms; Models of population change; Exponential and geometric models; Logistic model; Complex models; Computerized models; Model evaluation; Summary; chapter 7 - Biogeography Geographic distributionGlobal patterns; Regional patterns; Island biogeography; Landscape and stream continuum patterns; Spatial dynamics of populations; Expanding populations; Metapopulation dynamics; Anthropogenic effects on spatial dynamics; Fragmentation; Disturbances to aquatic ecosystems; Species introductions; Conservation biology; Models of spatial dynamics; Summary; Section - III; chapter 8 - Species Interactions; Classes of interactions; Competition; Predation; Symbiosis; Parasitism; Commensalism; Mutualism; Factors affecting interactions; Abiotic conditions Resource availability and distribution |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910784532503321 |
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Schowalter Timothy Duane <1952->
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| Burlington, MA, : Academic Press, c2006 | ||
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Insect ecology : behavior, populations, and communities / Peter W. Price, Robert F. Denno ... [et al.]
| Insect ecology : behavior, populations, and communities / Peter W. Price, Robert F. Denno ... [et al.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Cambridge [etc.], : Cambridge University Press, c2011 |
| Descrizione fisica | xiii, 791 p. ; 25 cm |
| Disciplina |
595.77
595.717 |
| Soggetto non controllato | Insetti |
| ISBN | 978-0-521-54260-9 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-990009618490403321 |
| Cambridge [etc.], : Cambridge University Press, c2011 | ||
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Insect Ecology: Concepts to Management / / by K. V. Hari Prasad
| Insect Ecology: Concepts to Management / / by K. V. Hari Prasad |
| Autore | Prasad K. V. Hari |
| Edizione | [1st ed. 2022.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Singapore : , : Springer Nature Singapore : , : Imprint : Springer, , 2022 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (236 pages) |
| Disciplina | 595.717 |
| Collana | Biomedical and Life Sciences Series |
| Soggetto topico |
Invertebrates
Ecology Biotic communities Population biology Invertebrate Zoology Community and Population Ecology |
| ISBN | 981-19-1782-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- About the Author -- 1: History of Ecology and Definitions -- 1.1 History -- 1.2 Definitions -- 1.3 Terminology Used -- References -- 2: Concepts of Ecology and Ecological Organization -- 2.1 Structural Concepts -- 2.1.1 Theory of Natural Selection and Role of Environment -- 2.2 Functional Concept -- 2.2.1 Concept of Feedback and Homeostasis -- 2.2.2 Concept of Energy Flow Through Ecosystem -- 2.3 Ecological Organization -- Reference -- 3: Introduction to Insect Ecology -- References -- 4: Factors Responsible for Abundance of Insects -- 4.1 Structural Perfections -- 4.2 Developmental Characters -- 4.3 Protective Adaptations -- References -- 5: Factors Affecting Growth and Metabolism of Insects -- 5.1 Effect of Abiotic Factors on Insect Population -- 5.1.1 Temperature -- 5.1.1.1 Development -- 5.1.1.1.1 Survival of Insects at Low Temperature -- 5.1.1.1.2 Survival of Insects at High Temperature -- 5.1.1.1.3 Fog-Basking Beetles -- 5.1.1.1.4 Behavioral Thermoregulation -- 5.1.1.2 Fecundity -- 5.1.1.3 Distribution, Dispersal, and Movement -- 5.1.1.3.1 Distribution -- 5.1.1.3.2 Dispersal and Movement -- 5.1.2 Moisture -- 5.1.2.1 Adaptations to Conserve Moisture -- 5.1.3 Humidity -- 5.1.4 Rainfall -- 5.1.5 Light -- 5.1.6 Atmospheric Pressure -- 5.1.7 Wind and Air Currents -- 5.1.8 Water Currents -- 5.1.9 Edaphic (Soil) Factors -- 5.2 Biotic Factors -- 5.2.1 Food -- 5.2.2 Association with Other Organisms -- 5.2.2.1 Beneficial Associations -- 5.2.2.2 Leaf-Cutter Ant-Fungus Garden Mutualism -- 5.2.2.2.1 Harmful Associations -- 5.3 Self-regulation of Density -- 5.3.1 Balance of Life -- References -- 6: Insect-Plant Interactions and Role of Secondary Metabolites -- 6.1 Theories of Insect-Plant Associations -- 6.2 Coevolution of Insect Orders and Plants -- 6.3 Hexapod Gap.
6.4 Herbivory: Also Known as Phytophagy. Greek Word Phyton-Plant -- Phagei-To Eat -- 6.4.1 Feeding Strategies of Herbivorous Insects -- 6.4.2 Theories of Herbivore Attacks on Plant -- 6.4.2.1 Nitrogen Limitation Theory -- 6.4.2.2 Stress Hypothesis -- 6.4.2.3 The Climatic Release Hypothesis (Wellington, 1954a, 1954b) -- 6.4.2.4 Plant Vigor Hypothesis -- 6.5 Insect-Plant Mutualism -- 6.5.1 Pollination -- 6.5.1.1 Entomophily or Insect Pollinators -- 6.5.1.1.1 Cantharophily (Pollination by Beetles) -- 6.5.1.1.2 Mycophily (Pollination by Flies) -- 6.5.1.1.3 Pollination by Hymenopteran Insects -- 6.5.1.1.4 Myrmecophily (Pollination by Ants) -- 6.5.1.1.5 Melittophily (Pollination by Bees) -- 6.5.1.1.6 Psychophily (Pollination by Butterflies) -- 6.5.1.1.7 Phalaenophily (Pollination by Moths) -- 6.5.1.2 Fig-Wasp Association -- 6.5.1.3 Deceptive Pollination -- 6.5.1.3.1 Brood-Site Deception -- 6.5.1.3.2 Sexual Deception -- 6.5.2 Plants as Food and Source of Secondary Metabolites (as Defense) for Insect Herbivores -- 6.5.2.1 Terpenes -- 6.5.2.1.1 Monoterpenes(C10) -- 6.5.2.1.2 Sesquiterpenes (C15) -- Sesquiterpene Lactones -- 6.5.2.1.3 Phytojuvenile Hormone -- 6.5.2.1.4 Diterpenes (C20) -- 6.5.2.1.5 Triterpenes (C30) -- 6.5.2.1.6 Saponins -- 6.5.2.1.7 Tetraterpenoids -- 6.5.2.1.8 Polyterpenes -- 6.5.2.2 Phenols -- 6.5.2.2.1 Coumarin -- 6.5.2.2.2 Lignin -- 6.5.2.2.3 Flavonoids and Anthocyanins -- 6.5.2.2.4 Tannins -- 6.5.2.2.5 Nitrogen Containing Secondary Metabolites -- 6.5.2.3 Alkaloids -- 6.5.2.4 Cyanogenic Glucosides -- 6.5.3 Sulfur Containing Secondary Metabolites -- 6.5.3.1 Glucosinolates -- 6.5.3.2 Lectins and Phytoalexins -- 6.5.3.2.1 Lectins -- 6.5.3.2.2 Phytoalexins -- 6.5.3.3 Non-protein Amino Acids -- References -- 7: Insect Chemical Ecology -- 7.1 Introduction -- 7.2 Insect Chemical Ecology -- 7.3 Semiochemicals -- 7.3.1 Pheromones. 7.4 Classification of Pheromones Based on Their Functions -- 7.4.1 Sex Pheromones -- 7.4.1.1 Male Sex Pheromone/Attractant/Aggregate Pheromone -- 7.4.1.2 Male Sex Pheromones and Host Plant Odors -- 7.4.2 Leks and Its Significance -- 7.4.3 Epideictic or Dispersion Pheromones -- 7.4.4 Alarm Pheromones -- 7.4.5 Host Marking Pheromones -- 7.4.6 Trail Pheromones -- 7.5 Allelochemicals -- 7.5.1 Allomones -- 7.5.2 Plutella xylostella Diamondback Moth (DBM)-Brassica Plant-Apanteles plutellae -- 7.5.3 Allomone in Insects -- 7.5.3.1 Kairomones -- 7.5.3.2 Synomones -- 7.5.3.3 Apneumones -- 7.5.3.4 Parapheromones -- 7.6 Uses of Pheromones in IPM -- 7.6.1 Monitoring -- 7.6.2 Mating Disruption -- 7.6.3 Mass Trapping -- 7.6.4 Male Annihilation Technique or Attract-and-Kill -- 7.7 Combination of Pheromones and Kairomones -- 7.8 Push and Pull Strategy -- 7.9 Possible Use of Host Marking Pheromone in Pest Management -- 7.10 Possible Role of Using Female Annihilation Technique -- References -- 8: Seasonality in Insects -- 8.1 Homodynamic Insects or Life Cycles -- 8.2 Heterodynamic Insects or Life Cycles -- 8.3 Migration -- 8.3.1 Patterns of Migration -- 8.4 Dormancy -- 8.4.1 Difference Between Torpor and Quiescence -- 8.4.1.1 Diapause -- 8.4.1.2 Stages of Diapause -- 8.4.1.3 Classification of Diapause -- References -- 9: Characters of Population -- 9.1 Population Density -- 9.2 Natality -- 9.3 Mortality -- 9.4 Population Growth -- 9.5 Survivorship Curves -- 9.6 Age Structure -- 9.7 Age Pyramids -- 9.8 Rate of Growth of a Population -- 9.8.1 Logistic Growth -- 9.9 Population Dispersal -- 9.9.1 Life History Strategies -- 9.9.2 Crowding -- 9.9.3 Nutritional Status -- 9.9.4 Habitat Condition -- 9.10 Population Structure -- 9.11 Distribution Patterns -- 9.11.1 Distribution Parameters and Their Calculations -- 9.11.1.1 Species Distribution Models. 9.12 Population Aggregation -- 9.13 Population Isolation and Territoriality -- 9.14 Interactions: Both Intraspecific and Interspecific -- References -- 10: Population Dynamics -- 10.1 Extrinsic Factors/Density-Independent/Exogenous Process -- 10.1.1 Abiotic Factors -- 10.1.1.1 Direct Effect -- 10.1.1.2 Indirect Effect -- 10.1.2 Space -- 10.2 Intrinsic Factors/Density Dependent/Endogenous Process/Biotic Factors -- 10.2.1 Endogenous Process -- 10.2.1.1 Host Plant Effect/Effect of Food -- 10.2.2 Lateral Effect -- 10.2.2.1 Pathological Effect Due to Overcrowding -- 10.2.2.2 Aggressiveness and Cannibalism -- 10.2.2.2.1 Factors Affecting Cannibalism -- 10.2.2.3 Competition -- 10.2.2.3.1 Intraspecific Competition -- 10.2.2.3.2 Interference Competition/Contest Competition -- 10.2.2.3.3 Exploitation Competition/Scramble Competition -- 10.2.2.3.4 Apparent Competition -- 10.2.2.3.5 Factors Affecting Competition -- 10.2.2.3.6 Characteristics of Intraspecific Competition -- 10.2.2.3.7 Competition for Mate -- 10.2.2.4 Polymorphic Behavior for Dispersal -- 10.2.2.5 Induced Defense -- 10.2.3 Natural Enemies -- 10.2.3.1 Predation -- 10.2.3.2 Parasitoids -- 10.2.3.3 Diseases -- 10.2.3.3.1 Bacteria -- 10.2.3.3.2 Viruses -- 10.2.3.3.3 Fungi -- 10.2.3.3.4 Protozoa -- 10.2.3.3.5 Acaropathogens -- 10.3 Feedback Mechanism -- 10.3.1 Genetic Breakdown During Flush Period -- 10.3.2 Genetic Feedback -- 10.4 Life Tables and Demography -- 10.4.1 Life Table -- 10.4.2 Construction of Horizontal Life Table -- References -- 11: Community Structure -- 11.1 Community Development -- 11.2 Community Structure -- 11.2.1 Species Diversity, Richness, and Evenness -- 11.2.1.1 Types of Species Diversity (Whittakerr, 1972) -- 11.2.1.2 Measurement of Diversity -- 11.2.1.3 Factors that Influence the Species Richness -- 11.2.1.4 Theories of Diversity -- 11.2.2 Species Interaction. 11.2.2.1 Interspecific Interactions -- 11.2.2.1.1 Antagonistic Interactions -- 11.2.2.1.2 Mutualism -- Obligatory Mutualism -- 11.2.2.2 Competition -- 11.2.2.2.1 Competition -- 11.2.2.2.2 Types of Competition -- 11.2.2.2.3 Interference Competition -- 11.2.2.2.4 Exploitation Competition -- 11.2.2.2.5 Evidence for Competitive Exclusion -- Species Coexistence -- 11.2.2.2.6 Resource Partitioning -- Apparent Competition -- 11.2.2.3 Commensalism -- 11.2.2.3.1 Phoresy -- 11.2.2.3.2 Inquilinism -- 11.2.2.3.3 Metabiosis -- 11.2.2.4 Amensalism/Allelopathy -- 11.2.2.5 Neutralism -- 11.2.3 Predator-Prey Interaction -- 11.2.3.1 The Generalized Feeding Habit of Predators -- 11.2.3.2 Predatory Strategies -- 11.2.3.3 Functional Response -- 11.2.3.3.1 Functional Response to a Defended Prey -- 11.2.3.3.2 Predator-Dependent Functional Response -- 11.2.3.4 Numerical Response -- 11.2.3.4.1 Predator-Prey Interactions -- 11.2.3.5 Evolution of Antipredatory Strategies -- 11.2.3.5.1 Defense Mechanisms -- 11.2.3.6 Parasitoid-insect interaction -- 11.2.3.6.1 Parasitism -- 11.2.3.6.2 Parasitoid-Host Interaction -- 11.2.4 Concept of NICHE -- 11.2.4.1 Aspects of Ecological Niche -- 11.2.4.2 Niche Width -- 11.2.4.2.1 Realized Niche Width -- 11.2.4.2.2 Measuring Niche Width -- 11.2.4.3 Niche Overlap -- 11.2.4.3.1 Shannon-Wiener Measure -- 11.2.4.3.2 Smith´s Measure -- 11.2.4.4 Niche Separation/Modes of Species Coexistence -- 11.2.4.4.1 Niche Differentiation -- Niche Differentiation/Segregation/Partitioning/Separation -- References -- 12: Community Functions/Dynamics -- 12.1 Community Dynamics -- 12.1.1 Succession -- 12.1.1.1 Characters of Ecological Succession -- 12.1.1.1.1 Other Useful Definitions -- 12.1.1.2 Process of Ecological Succession -- 12.1.1.2.1 Seral Community -- 12.1.1.3 Factors Affecting Ecological Succession -- 12.1.1.4 Ecological Climax Theories. 12.1.2 Food Chains. |
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Insect sampling in forest ecosystems [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Simon R. Leather
| Insect sampling in forest ecosystems [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Simon R. Leather |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Malden, Mass. ; ; Oxford, : Blackwell, 2005 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (318 p.) |
| Disciplina |
595.717
634.9/67/072 634.967072 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | LeatherS. R (Simon R.) |
| Collana | Methods in ecology |
| Soggetto topico |
Forest insects - Research - Methodology
Forest surveys Ecological surveys Sampling (Statistics) |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-19776-5
9786610197767 0-470-75051-0 1-4051-4029-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Insect Sampling in Forest Ecosystems; Contents; Contributors; Methods in Ecology series; Preface; 1 Sampling theory and practice; 2 Sampling insects from roots; 3 Pitfall trapping in ecological studies; 4 Sampling methods for forest understory vegetation; 5 Sampling insects from trees: shoots, stems, and trunks; 6 Insects in flight; 7 Techniques and methods for sampling canopy insects; 8 Sampling methods for water-filled tree holes and their artificial analogues; 9 Sampling devices and sampling design for aquatic insects; 10 Methods for sampling termites; 11 Parasitoids and predators; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910143269603321 |
| Malden, Mass. ; ; Oxford, : Blackwell, 2005 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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