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Dragonflies and Damselflies: Model Organisms for Ecological and Evolutionary Research

Dragonflies and Damselflies: Model Organisms for Ecological and Evolutionary Research

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Dragonflies are a valuable insect for laboratory and field studies, contributing to our understanding of insect ecology and evolution. This new edition provides a critical summary of advances in dragonfly biology, with contributions from junior and senior researchers from diverse geographic areas. The book covers theoretical and applied chapters, emerging and established research topics, and provides suggestions for future study. It is an essential resource for graduate students and researchers in entomology, evolutionary biology, population and behavioral ecology, community ecology, and conservation biology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 496 pages
Publication date: 15 November 2022
Publisher: Oxford University Press


The study of odonate biology has witnessed significant advancements in recent years, shedding light on the intricate nature of these remarkable insects and their role in the broader ecological and evolutionary landscape. Despite their diminutive size, dragonflies offer a multitude of advantages for both laboratory and field studies, making them a valuable asset to scientific research. In fact, their contributions to our understanding of insect ecology and evolution continue to be indispensable.

To address these developments, this new edition of Dragonflies and Damselflies presents a comprehensive and critical summary of the major advances in these fields. The editors have assembled a diverse collection of contributions from both junior and senior researchers, hailing from various geographic regions, to offer fresh perspectives and paradigms. The book encompasses a balance of emerging and established research topics, providing suggestions for future study in each case.

The text is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, including graduate students and researchers in entomology, evolutionary biology, population and behavioral ecology, community ecology, and conservation biology. It serves as an essential source of knowledge that describes how different sets of evolutionary and ecological principles and ideas have been tested on a particular taxon.

Dragonflies and Damselflies is a valuable resource for anyone interested in insects and an indispensable reference text for odonate biologists. Its comprehensive coverage of the latest research findings and theoretical developments in odonate biology makes it a must-read for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

Weight: 1248g
Dimension: 253 x 196 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780192898623
Edition number: 2 Revised edition

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