The Biology of the Coleoptera By: R. A. Crowson Publisher: Academic Press Print ISBN: 9780121960506, 0121960501 eText ISBN: 9781483217604, 1483217604 Copyright year: 1981 Format: PDF Available from $ 93.95 USD SKU: 9781483217604 The Biology of the Coleoptera covers the branches of modern biology of Coleoptera. The book discusses the biological study of beetles; some skeletal peculiarities and the internal structures of the adults. The text also describes some structural features of larvae and pupae; food, digestion and the alimentary canal; and blood, osmoregulation, reserves, excretion and endocrine organs. The locomotion, respiration and energetics; the senses; and the cuticular properties, appearance, color and luminosity are also considered. The book further tackles the adult and larval behavior; the development and life-cycles; and the cytology and genetics. The text also looks into water beetles; special habitats; predation and defence; and symbiotic and parasitic relations. The ecological triangle: beetles, fungi and trees; and herbivorous beetles are also looked into. The book also discusses the role of beetles as ecological indicators; and the evolutionary history of beetles. Entomologists, ecologists, and biologists will find the book useful. SKU: 9780121960506 Ebooks here: https://ebookscoffee.sellpass.io/products/The-Biology-of-the-Coleoptera
