Parasitic Wasps

Name: Parasitic Wasps
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ISBN: 9780412583506

ISBN-10: 041258350X

ISBN-13: 9780412583506

Edition: 2nd 1997

Authors: Donald L. J. Quicke

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Covering all aspects of parasitic wasp biology, from genes to behaviour and ecology, this comprehensive review considers the anatomy and physiology of parasitoids at all developmental stages and relates them to function and phylogeny.

Book details

List price: $379.99
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 1997
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication date: 4/30/1997
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 470
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 4.180
Language: English



Preface


Acknowledgements


Introduction to the parasitic Hymenoptera


Sex and genetics


Life history strategy: idiobionts and koinobionts


Preimaginal development: from gametogenesis to syngamy


Preimaginal development: from embryo initiation to pupa


Adult morphology and adaptations


Physiological interactions of parasitic wasps and their hosts


Adult behaviour


Non-physiological host defence strategies


Ecology and diversity of parasitic wasps


Parasitic wasp phylogeny and taxonomy


Parasitic Hymenoptera Frequently studied in culture


Utilization of host groups by different families of parasitic Hymenoptera


Glossary


References


Index