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The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems
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Author : David M. Shuker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems written by David M. Shuker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Science categories.
Insects display a staggering diversity of mating and social behaviours. Studying these systems provides insights into a wide range of evolutionary and behavioural questions, such as the evolution of sex, sexual selection, sexual conflict, and parental care. This edited volume provides an authoritative update of the landmark book in the field, The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems (Thornhill and Alcock, 1983), which had such a huge impact in shaping adaptationist approaches to the study of animal behaviour and influencing the study of the evolution of reproductive behaviour far beyond the taxonomic remit of insects. This accessible new volume brings the empirical and conceptual scope of the original book fully up to date, incorporating the wealth of new knowledge and research of the last 30 years. It explores the evolution of complex forms of sex determination in insects, and the role of sexual selection in shaping the evolution of mating systems. Selection arising via male contest competition and female choice (both before and after copulation) are discussed, as are the roles of parasites and pathogens in mediating the strength of sexual selection, and the role that parental care plays in successful reproduction. The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems is suitable for both graduate students and researchers interested in insect mating systems or behaviour from an evolutionary, genetical, physiological, or ecological perspective. Due to its interdisciplinary and concept-driven approach, it will also be of relevance and use to a broad audience of evolutionary biologists.
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems
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Author : Randy Thornhill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems written by Randy Thornhill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Science categories.
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems
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Author : David M. Shuker
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems written by David M. Shuker and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Insects categories.
'The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems' by Thornhill and Alcock was a key text in defining modern behavioural ecology. Published in 1983, it has had a huge impact in shaping 'adaptationist' approaches to the study of animal behaviour, and influencing the study of the evolution of reproductive behaviour far beyond the taxonomic remit of insects. While much in the original remains relevant today, the aim in this edited volume is to bring together some of world's leading insect researchers to bring the empirical and conceptual scope of the original book up to date.
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems
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Author : Randy Thornhill
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1985-07
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems written by Randy Thornhill and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985-07 with Nature categories.
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems
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Author : David Shuker
language : en
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Release Date : 2014-07-31
The Evolution Of Insect Mating Systems written by David Shuker and has been published by OUP Oxford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-31 with Science categories.
Insects display a staggering diversity of mating and social behaviours. Studying these systems provides insights into a wide range of evolutionary and behavioural questions, such as the evolution of sex, sexual selection, sexual conflict, and parental care. This edited volume provides an authoritative update of the landmark book in the field, The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems (Thornhill and Alcock, 1983), which had such a huge impact in shaping adaptationist approaches to the study of animal behaviour and influencing the study of the evolution of reproductive behaviour far beyond the taxonomic remit of insects. This accessible new volume brings the empirical and conceptual scope of the original book fully up to date, incorporating the wealth of new knowledge and research of the last 30 years. It explores the evolution of complex forms of sex determination in insects, and the role of sexual selection in shaping the evolution of mating systems. Selection arising via male contest competition and female choice (both before and after copulation) are discussed, as are the roles of parasites and pathogens in mediating the strength of sexual selection, and the role that parental care plays in successful reproduction. The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems is suitable for both graduate students and researchers interested in insect mating systems or behaviour from an evolutionary, genetical, physiological, or ecological perspective. Due to its interdisciplinary and concept-driven approach, it will also be of relevance and use to a broad audience of evolutionary biologists.
The Evolution Of Mating Systems In Insects And Arachnids
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Author : Jae C. Choe
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1997-06-12
The Evolution Of Mating Systems In Insects And Arachnids written by Jae C. Choe and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-06-12 with Psychology categories.
Insects and arachnids display the most impressive diversity of mating and social behaviour among all animals. This book investigates sexual competition in these groups, and the variety of ways in which males and females pursue, persuade, manipulate, control and help one another, enabling us to gain a better understanding of how conflicts and confluences of interest evolve together. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of mating systems in particular insect and arachnid groups, discusses intrinsic and extrinsic factors responsible for observed mating strategies, and suggests fruitful avenues for further research. The book culminates in a synthesis, reviewing the date in terms of the theory of sexual conflict. This broad-based book will be of immense value to students and researchers interested in reproductive strategies, behavioural ecology, entomology and arachnology.
Mating Systems And Strategies
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Author : Stephen M. Shuster
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2003-05-26
Mating Systems And Strategies written by Stephen M. Shuster 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 2003-05-26 with Nature categories.
Using the concept of the opportunity for sexual selection, the authors illustrate how and why sexual selection, though restricted to one sex and opposed in the other, is one of the strongest and fastest of all evolutionary forces.
The Evolutionary Biology Of Flies
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Author : David K. Yeates
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2005-06-22
The Evolutionary Biology Of Flies written by David K. Yeates and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-06-22 with Science categories.
Flies (Dipteria) have had an important role in deepening scientists'understanding of modern biology and evolution. The study of flies has figured prominently in major advances in the fields of molecular evolution, physiology, genetics, phylogenetics, and ecology over the last century. This volume, with contributions from top scientists and scholars in the field, brings together diverse aspects of research and will be essential reading for entomologists and fly researchers.
Animal Contests
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Author : Ian C. W. Hardy
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2013-05-30
Animal Contests written by Ian C. W. Hardy and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-05-30 with Science categories.
Contests are an important aspect of the lives of diverse animals, from sea anemones competing for space on a rocky shore to fallow deer stags contending for access to females. Why do animals fight? What determines when fights stop and which contestant wins? Addressing fundamental questions on contest behaviour, this volume presents theoretical and empirical perspectives across a range of species. The historical development of contest research, the evolutionary theory of both dyadic and multiparty contests, and approaches to experimental design and data analysis are discussed in the first chapters. This is followed by reviews of research in key animal taxa, from the use of aerial displays and assessment rules in butterflies and the developmental biology of weapons in beetles, through to interstate warfare in humans. The final chapter considers future directions and applications of contest research, making this a comprehensive resource for both graduate students and researchers in the field.
Sperm Competition And Its Evolutionary Consequences In The Insects
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Author : Leigh W. Simmons
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2001-11-11
Sperm Competition And Its Evolutionary Consequences In The Insects written by Leigh W. Simmons 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 2001-11-11 with Medical categories.
One hundred years after Darwin considered how sexual selection shapes the behavioral and morphological characteristics of males for acquiring mates, Parker realized that sexual selection continues after mating through sperm competition. Because females often mate with multiple males before producing offspring, selection favors adaptations that allow males to preempt sperm from previous males and to prevent their own sperm from preemption by future males. Since the 1970s, this area of research has seen exponential growth, and biologists now recognize sperm competition as an evolutionary force that drives such adaptations as mate guarding, genital morphology, and ejaculate chemistry across all animal taxa. The insects have been critical to this research, and they still offer the greatest potential to reveal fully the evolutionary consequences of sperm competition. This book analyzes and extends thirty years of theoretical and empirical work on insect sperm competition. It considers both male and female interests in sperm utilization and the sexual conflict that can arise when these differ. It covers the mechanics of sperm transfer and utilization, morphology, physiology, and behavior. Sperm competition is shown to have dramatic effects on adaptation in the context of reproduction as well as far-reaching ramifications on life-history evolution and speciation. Written by a top researcher in the field, this comprehensive, up-to-date review of the evolutionary causes and consequences of sperm competition in the insects will prove an invaluable reference for students and established researchers in behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology.