Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach

Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach,Fifth Edition is an essential resource for understanding insect ecology and managing insects to sustain ecosystem services. It provides updated knowledge on insect responses to environmental changes, adaptations, and their effects on ecosystems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 942 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology

Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach,Fifth Edition is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource that delves into the intricate world of insect responses to environmental changes and their profound effects on ecosystems. Written by an esteemed expert in the field, this book explores the fascinating ways in which insects adapt their morphology, physiology, and behavior to thrive in diverse environmental conditions. It sheds light on how these adaptations influence their responses to environmental fluctuations and how, in turn, these responses impact ecosystem properties and the vital ecosystem services upon which humans rely for survival.

Moreover, this edition takes a timely approach by addressing recent reports of global declines in insect abundance, emphasizing the potential implications these declines could have on human interests. It serves as an essential resource for researchers, entomologists, ecologists, pest managers, and conservationists seeking to gain a deeper understanding of insect ecology and develop effective strategies for managing insects in a manner that sustains the delivery of ecosystem services.

Furthermore, this book is particularly valuable for graduate and advanced undergraduate students enrolled in entomology and insect ecology courses, providing them with a comprehensive and authoritative foundation for their studies. Insect Ecology: An Ecosystem Approach,Fifth Edition is a testament to the ongoing efforts of scientists and researchers to unravel the mysteries of insect behavior and ecology, and it plays a crucial role in advancing our knowledge and conservation efforts in this vital field.

Weight: 1982g
Dimension: 200 x 245 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323856737
Edition number: 5 ed