Evolution Mating Systems in Insects - Brossura

Choe, Jae C.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0521589762 ISBN 13: 9780521589765

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Riassunto

Comprehensive guide to the evolution of sexual conflict and cooperation in insects and arachnids.

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Recensione

'Possessing these two handsomely produced volumes is like possessing Aladdin's magic lamp ... You may take your pick - from parental care in cockroaches to sex among cannibals in jumping spiders ... it's an endless menu!' Raghavendra Gadagkar, Trends in Ecology and Evolution

'The book provides a wealth of natural history on a wide variety of invertebrate social taxa.' Jacobus J. Boomsma, Animal Behaviour

'This book provides a collection of admirable contributions to the study of invertebrate mating systems.' Ian C. W. Hardy, Animal Behaviour

'... packed with information which will make it a valuable reference source'. The Times Higher Education Supplement

'... fascinating book ... an excellent and absorbing read about an important area, and will be enjoyed by both professionals and students of animal behaviour.' Biologist

Descrizione del libro

Insects and arachnids show the widest range of mating strategies in the animal kingdom. This book describes some of the means by which male and female insects and arachnids pursue, persuade and control each other, enabling its readers to gain a better understanding of sexual conflict and its causes and consequences.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0521589762
• ISBN 13: 9780521589765
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 400
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
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