Handbook of Zoology/ Handbuch der Zoologie. Arthro - Band 4. 2. Hälfte. Teilband/Part 36: Vol 2: Morphology, Physiology, and Development

A comprehensive english-language reference work on morphology, physiology and development of the moths and butterflies of the world. Written by a truly international team of specialists, the overall level of expertise of the book is unsurpassed, and several chapters present substantial amounts of original information. The book is richly illustrated, and all chapters have extensive bibliographies.
Volume I has been published in 1998 and covers the evolution, systematics and biogeography of Lepidoptera. The goal of both volumes is to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge of this outstandingly important insect group.

List of contents

Integument · Hairs and Scales · Colouration · Sceleton and Muscles · Digestive and Excretory System · Respiratory System · Circulation and Thermoregulation · Nervous System · Sensilla · Auditory and Sound Producing Systems · Eyes and Vision · Chemical Communication · Labial Glands · Endocrine Glands and Hormones · Reproductive Organs · Cariology and Sex Determination · Eggs · Embriology

Report

Review of Volume I:
"Meanwhile, any serious taxonomist should get a copy of this book and study it."
News of the Lepidopterists' Society

Product details

• Assisted by: Niel Kristensen (Editor), Niels Kristensen (Editor), Willy Kükenthal (Editor)
• Publisher: De Gruyter
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.01.2003
• EAN: 9783110162103
• ISBN: 978-3-11-016210-3
• No. of pages: 564
• Dimensions: 220 mm x 290 mm x 40 mm
• Weight: 1587 g
• Illustrations: 111 b/w ill.
• Sets: Handbook of Zoology/ Handbuch der Zoologie. Arthro; Handbook of Zoology/ Handbuch der Zoologie. Arthro; Handbook of Zoology / Handbuch der Zoologie. Arthropoda. Insecta. Lepidoptera, Moths and Butterflies
• Series: Handbook of Zoology/ Handbuch der Zoologie. Arthropoda. Insecta. Lepidoptera, Moths and Butterflies; Handbook of Zoology/ Handbuch der Zoologie. Arthropoda. Insecta. Lepidoptera, Moths and Butterflies
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology