Diving Beetles Of The World
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Diving Beetles Of The World
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Author : Kelly B. Miller
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2016-10-18
Diving Beetles Of The World written by Kelly B. Miller and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-18 with Science categories.
The first comprehensive book in more than a century to reveal the diversity and natural history of diving beetles. Among the hundreds of thousands of species of beetles, there is one family, containing some 4,300 species, that stands out as one of the most diverse and important groups of aquatic predatory insects. This is the Dytiscidae, whose species are commonly known as diving beetles. No comprehensive treatment of this group has been compiled in over 130 years, a period during which a great many changes in classification and a near quadrupling of known species has occurred. In Diving Beetles of the World, Kelly B. Miller and Johannes Bergsten provide the only full treatments of all 188 Dytiscid genera ever assembled. Entomologists, systematists, limnologists, ecologists, and others with an interest in aquatic systems or insect diversity will find these extensively illustrated keys and taxon accounts immensely helpful. The keys make it possible to identify all taxa from subfamily to genera, and each key and taxon treatment is accompanied by both photographs and detailed pen-and-ink drawings of diagnostic features. Every genus account covers body length, diagnostic characters, classification, species diversity, a review of known natural history, and world distribution. Each account is also accompanied by a range map and at least one high-resolution habitus image of a specimen. Diving beetles are fast becoming important models for aquatic ecology, world biogeography, population ecology, and animal sexual evolution and, with this book, the diversity of the group is finally accessible.
Diving Beetles
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Author : Sandra Markle
language : en
Publisher: LernerClassroom
Release Date : 2007-09-01
Diving Beetles written by Sandra Markle and has been published by LernerClassroom this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Check out the action at a nearby pond where a master predator is on the hunt a diving beetle! This skillful insect is after larvae, small fish, salamanders, and other prey. Key body parts make a diving beetle an effective hunter. When it spots a target, the beetle's body traps an air bubble, which it uses to breathe underwater for up to 10 to 15 minutes! Its legs act like oars to move it quickly through the water. A smooth, waxy coat helps too. The diving beetle snatches its prey with its strong jaws. Bite by bite, the adult beetle devours its meal. In this exciting book, you can learn what makes diving beetles similar to and different from other insects. Close-up photographs and diagrams reveal extraordinary details about diving beetle bodies, both inside and out. And you can perform activities that help you find ways protect the diving beetles watery home, and understand how diving beetles breathe underwater. Learn more about this exiting member of nature's fascinating Insect World!
Ecology Systematics And The Natural History Of Predaceous Diving Beetles Coleoptera Dytiscidae
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Author : Donald A. Yee
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2014-07-14
Ecology Systematics And The Natural History Of Predaceous Diving Beetles Coleoptera Dytiscidae written by Donald A. Yee and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-14 with Science categories.
Predaceous diving beetles (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae) constitute one of the largest families of freshwater insects (~ 4,200 species). Although dytiscid adults and larvae are ubiquitous throughout a variety of aquatic habitats and are significant predators on other aquatic invertebrates and vertebrates, there are no compilations that have focused on summarizing the knowledge of their ecology, systematics, and biology. Such knowledge would benefit anyone working in aquatic systems where dytiscids are an important part of the food web. Moreover, this work will allow a greater appreciation of dytiscids as model organisms for investigations of fundamental principles derived from ecological and evolutionary theory. Contributed chapters are by authors who are actively engaged in studying dytiscids and each chapter offers a synthesis of the current knowledge of a variety of topics and will provide future directions for research.
Diving Beetles
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Author : Sandra Markle
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2008-01-01
Diving Beetles written by Sandra Markle and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-01-01 with categories.
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Diving Beetles Of The World
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Author : Kelly B. Miller
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2016-10-18
Diving Beetles Of The World written by Kelly B. Miller and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-18 with Science categories.
The first comprehensive book in more than a century to reveal the diversity and natural history of diving beetles. Among the hundreds of thousands of species of beetles, there is one family, containing some 4,300 species, that stands out as one of the most diverse and important groups of aquatic predatory insects. This is the Dytiscidae, whose species are commonly known as diving beetles. No comprehensive treatment of this group has been compiled in over 130 years, a period during which a great many changes in classification and a near quadrupling of known species has occurred. In Diving Beetles of the World, Kelly B. Miller and Johannes Bergsten provide the only full treatments of all 188 Dytiscid genera ever assembled. Entomologists, systematists, limnologists, ecologists, and others with an interest in aquatic systems or insect diversity will find these extensively illustrated keys and taxon accounts immensely helpful. The keys make it possible to identify all taxa from subfamily to genera, and each key and taxon treatment is accompanied by both photographs and detailed pen-and-ink drawings of diagnostic features. Every genus account covers body length, diagnostic characters, classification, species diversity, a review of known natural history, and world distribution. Each account is also accompanied by a range map and at least one high-resolution habitus image of a specimen. Diving beetles are fast becoming important models for aquatic ecology, world biogeography, population ecology, and animal sexual evolution and, with this book, the diversity of the group is finally accessible.
Ladybugs And Other Beetles
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Author : Steven Otfinoski
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Ladybugs And Other Beetles written by Steven Otfinoski and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Questions and answers explore the world of beetles, with an emphasis on ladybugs.
Predaceous Diving Beetles Coleoptera Dytiscidae Of The Nearctic Region With Emphasis On The Fauna Of Canada And Alaska
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Author : D. J. Larson
language : en
Publisher: NRC Research Press
Release Date : 2000
Predaceous Diving Beetles Coleoptera Dytiscidae Of The Nearctic Region With Emphasis On The Fauna Of Canada And Alaska written by D. J. Larson and has been published by NRC Research Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Nature categories.
This book first reviews the biology of Dytiscidae or water beetles, including life history and ecology. It then defines and keys adults & larvae (when known) of dytiscid fauna of Canada, the United States, and for some taxa also northern Mexico. The focus is on the fauna of Canada & Alaska, and adults of the 276 species known from this region are treated in detail. For each Canadian-Alaskan species, the following information is presented: nomenclature & synonymy; selected references; description, including illustrations of taxonomically important characteristics; comments on classification or variation; notes on ecology; and description of the species range, accompanied by a map of collection records. Checklists of the dytiscid fauna of Canada/Alaska are also presented, with the distribution of the species recorded by province/territory and Canadian ecozone. Includes systematic index.
The Book Of Beetles
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Author : Patrice Bouchard
language : en
Publisher: Ivy Press
Release Date : 2014-10-31
The Book Of Beetles written by Patrice Bouchard and has been published by Ivy Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-31 with Nature categories.
More than one fifth of all known life forms on this planet are beetles. They are extraordinarily visually diverse: renowned British geneticist JBS Haldane, when asked what could be inferred about God from a study of His works, replied, An inordinate fondness for beetles. The Book of Beetles uncovers 600 significant examples, selected as part of a genome program. They are shown in glorious photographs, life size and in detail, alongside an engraving offering a side or open-winged view. Each profile includes a population distribution map, a table of essential information, and a commentary revealing notable characteristics, related species, and a diagnosis of the specimens importance in terms of taxonomy, rarity, behaviour, and scientific significance. Arranged taxonomically, this essential reference reveals the variety and importance of beetles for the first time.
Water Beetles Of China
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Author : Manfred A. Jäch
language : kk
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
Water Beetles Of China written by Manfred A. Jäch and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Beetles categories.
The Little Book Of Beetles
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Author : Arthur V. Evans
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2024-04-02
The Little Book Of Beetles written by Arthur V. Evans and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-04-02 with Nature categories.
A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world’s beetles Packed with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover. Expertly written and beautifully illustrated throughout with color photographs and original color artwork, The Little Book of Beetles is an accessible and enjoyable mini reference about the world’s beetles, with examples drawn from across the globe. It fits an astonishing amount of information in a small package, covering a wide range of topics—from anatomy, diversity, and reproduction to habitat and conservation. It also includes curious facts and a section on beetles in myths, folklore, and modern culture from around the world. The result is an irresistible guide to the amazing lives of beetles. A beautifully designed pocket-size book with a foil-stamped cloth cover Features some 140 color illustrations and photos Makes a perfect gift