Manual of Techniques in Insect Pathology

Manual of Techniques in Insect Pathology
Author: Lawrence A. Lacey
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 441
Release: 1997-02-27
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080535771

Biological Techniques is a series of volumes aimed at introducing to a wide audience the latest advances in methodology. The pitfalls and problems of new techniques are given due consideration, as are those small but vital details not always explicit in the methods sections of journal papers.In recent years, most biological laboratories have been invaded by computers and a wealth of new DNA technology and this will be reflected in many of the titles appearing in the series.The books will be of value to advances researches and graduate students seeking to learn and apply new techniques, and will be useful to teachers of advanced undergraduate courses involving practical or project work.This manual describes the broad array of techniques that are used in insect pathology. It will provide biologists, insect pathologists, entomologists, and those interested in biological control, with the necessary information to work on a variety of pathogen groups.This book will be an essential laboratory reference for insect pathologists.Features include:* Step by-step instructions on how to isolate, identify, culture, bioassay and store the major groups of entomopathogens* Details of the practical knowledge needed by beginners to apply the techniques* Chapters written by an international group of experts* Discussion of safety testing of entomopathogens in mammals and also broader methods such as microscopy and molecular techniques* Provides extensive supplemental literature and recipes for media, fixatives and stains

Manual of Insect Morphology

Manual of Insect Morphology
Author: E Melville (Ernest Melville) Duporte
Publisher: Hassell Street Press
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2021-09-09
Genre:
ISBN: 9781013881220

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Insect Morphology and Phylogeny

Insect Morphology and Phylogeny
Author: Rolf G. Beutel
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter
Total Pages: 532
Release: 2013-12-12
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3110264048

In the last decades a remarkable renaissance has materialized in insect morphology, mainly triggered by the development of new cutting-edge technologies. This is an exciting time for biological synthesis where the mysteries and data derived from genomes can be combined with centuries of data from morphology and development. And, now, more than ever, detailed knowledge of morphology is essential to understanding the evolution of all groups of organisms. In this “age of phylogenomics” researchers rely on morphological data to support molecular findings, test complex evolutionary scenarios, and for placing fossil taxa. This textbook provides an in-depth treatment of the structures and the phylogeny of the megadiverse Hexapoda. The first part presents an up-to-date overview of general insect morphology with detailed drawings, scanning electron micrographs, and 3-D reconstructions. Also included is a chapter covering innovative morphological techniques (e.g., μ-computer tomography, 3-D modeling), brief treatments of insect development and phylogenetic methods, and a comprehensive morphological glossary. The second part is of a modern synthesis of insect systematics that includes taxon-specific morphological information for all Orders. The work is an invaluable reference for students and researchers working in all facets of biology and is a must for evolutionary biologists. A detailed understanding of morphology is essential in unraveling phylogenetic relationships and developing complex evolutionary scenarios. Increasingly researchers in phylogenomics are re/turning to morphological data to support their findings, while the development of new cutting-edge technologies has further increased interest in this growing field. This definitive handbook provides an in-depth treatment of insect morphology. The first part presents an up-to-date overview of insect morphology with detailed drawings, brilliant scanning electron micrographs and 3-D reconstructions as interactive PDFs. This is complemented by a chapter on innovative morphological techniques (e.g., μ-computer tomography, 3-D modeling) and a comprehensive morphological glossary. The second part treats the state of the art in insect systematics and includes taxon-specific morphological information for all orders. Systematics are treated formally, with for example the arguments for relationships (“apomorphies”) always listed explicitly. The work is a useful reference for students and researchers working in different fields of biology and a must for those dealing with insects from an evolutionary perspective.

Basic Entomology

Basic Entomology
Author: Sathe Tukaram Vithairan
Publisher: Daya Books
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2005
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9788170353539

Biodiversity Is Helpful For Sustainable Development Of A Region Or A Country Hence Occupied The Place In International Agenda. Therefore, In The Present Book Emphasis Is Given On Morphological And Taxonomical Diversity Of Insects. The Book Contain 20 Experiments Related To Morphology, Taxonomy, Classification And Identification Of Insects. The Aspects Covered In The Book Refers To Study Of Generalised Insect, Morphology Of Head, Thorax And Abdomen And Their Appendages. Types Of Eggs, Larvae And Pupae; Classification, Features Of Orders And Families With Suitable Examples And Sketches Of Insects. A Very Useful Knowledge On Insects Is Provided By Effective Manner In This Book. Hence The Book Is Useful Guide To Students And Teachers In The Field Of Entomology And Environmental Sciences. Contents Chapter 1: Study Of Generalised Insect; Chapter 2: Head Appendages: Mouth Parts; Chapter 3: Types Of Antennae; Chapter 4: Types Of Heads; Chapter 5: Wings And Its Types; Chapter 6: Leg And Its Types; Chapter 7: Types Of Abdominal Appendages; Chapter 8: Types Of Eggs; Chapter 9: Types Of Larvae; Chapter 10: Types Of Pupae; Chapter 11: Classification Of Insects; Chapter 12: Pterygota; Chapter 13: Order: Phasmida; Chapter 14: Order: Mallophaga; Chapter 15: Order: Hemiptera; Chapter 16: Division: Enopterygota; Chapter 17: Order: Neuroptera; Chapter 18: Order: Siphonaptera; Chapter 19: Order: Coleoptera; Chapter 20: Order: Hymenoptera; Chapter 21: Order: Lepidoptera; Chapter 22: Order: Diptera.

Guide for Insect Morphology

Guide for Insect Morphology
Author: Shaik Javed
Publisher: Educreation Publishing
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2017-03-25
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

The main criteria of consolidation of this book "Guide for Insect Morphology" (Objective based) is to fulfil the need of the students those who are appearing for JRF, SRF, ARS, NET, Civils and several other competitive exams. To consolidate this book it has taken several days to collect, edit and update the vast literatures from various reference books, journals and different websites. Due to compilation of all the topics into one books it may be chance of missing some of the things which will be most useful to the students, so we try to consolidate the basic subject (Insect Morphology) which are at most important in the entomology which will give a vast knowledge within a short period of time instead reading several books and wasting the precious time. It is one of the most useful book to the aspirants those who are appearing for different competitive exams. This book consists of total 4 parts. Part- I dealing with Insect Morphology, consisting 12 Chapters, each chapter will give the vast knowledge about the subject, Part- II deals with the Different Institutions in India, Journals and Magazines present worldwide, it consists of 7 Chapters. Part -III consists of Tables in which classification and differences are present. Part-IV deals with the Previous year question papers.

Principles of Insect Morphology

Principles of Insect Morphology
Author: R. E. Snodgrass
Publisher: Cornell University Press
Total Pages: 684
Release: 2018-05-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 150171791X

This classic text, first published in 1935, is once again available. Still the standard reference in the English language, Principles of Insect Morphology is considered the author's masterpiece. A talented artist as well as one of the leading entomologists of his day, Robert E. Snodgrass produced a wealth of publications that display an accuracy and precision still unsurpassed. The 19 chapters in this volume cover each group of insect organs and their associated structures, at the same time providing a coherent morphological view of their fundamental nature and apparent evolution. To accomplish this aim, Snodgrass compares insect organs with those of other arthropods. Each chapter concludes with a glossary of terms. The 319 multipart illustrations are an invaluable source of information and have never been duplicated. This edition includes a new foreword by George Eickwort, Professor of Entomology at Cornell University, which relates the book to today's courses in insect morphology. Republication of this textbook will provide another generation of students with an essential foundation for their studies in entomology.

Forest Insects

Forest Insects
Author: Alan A. Berryman
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2012-12-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1468450808

This book is intended as a general text for undergraduates studying the manage ment of forest insect pests. It is divided into four parts: insects, ecology, manage ment, and practice. Part I, Insects, contains two chapters. The first is intended to provide an overview of the general attributes of insects. Recognizing that it is impossible to adequately treat such a diverse and complex group of organisms in such a short space, I have attempted to highlight those insectan characteristics that make them difficult animals to combat. I have also tried to expose the insects' weak points, those attributes that make them vulnerable to manipulation by human actions. Even so, this first chapter will seem inadequate and sketchy to many of my colleagues. Ideally, this book should be used in conjunction with a laboratory manual covering insect anatomy, physiology, biology, behavior, and classifica tion in much greater depth-in fact, this is how I organize my forest entomology course. It is hoped that this first chapter will provide nonentomologists with a general feel for the insects and with a broad understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, while Chapter 2 will provide a brief overview of the diverse insect fauna that attacks the various parts of forest trees and their products.

Insect Pathology

Insect Pathology
Author: Yoshinori Tanada
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 681
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0080926258

Insect Pathology is designed for a broad spectrum of readers. Is should be useful to students, lecturers, and researchers requiring information about the principles in insect pathology and the biology of pathogens. It should serve as a resource for specialists to learn about other insect pathogen systems, for generalists to become aware of advances in insect pathology, and for scientists and students, beginning or otherwise, interested in learning about insect pathology. This book was originally intended to update the 1949 test by E. A. Steinhaus entitled Principles of Insect Pathology. The purpose for this book was twofold: To serve (1) as a text for an insect pathology and/or biological control class and (2) as a comprehensive reference source. Because this book summarizes much of the available information, its usefulness as a textbook for an insect pathology class is apparent. Although the literature citations are extensive, they are far from complete. The literature in insect pathology is voluminous and for the past decade has been expanding at an almost exponential rate. A complete review of the literature is beyond the scope of the book, and an omission of a reference does not preclude its importance. Our citations, however, should serve as a good starting point for those who wish to obtain further information. We have attempted to cover equally all subdisciplines, but shortcomings are unavoidable. For these, we take full responsibility.