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Phylogeny of Aculeata

Author : D J Brothers
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781022220775
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Phylogeny of Aculeata written by D J Brothers and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a comprehensive overview of the phylogeny of Aculeata Chrysidoidea and Vespoidea Hymenoptera. It covers topics such as taxonomy, morphology, and biogeography, and is an essential resource for researchers and students in entomology and evolutionary biology. 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. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Phylogeny and Classification of the Aculeate Hymenoptera, with Special Reference to Mutillidae

Author : D. J. Brothers
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Phylogeny and Classification of the Aculeate Hymenoptera, with Special Reference to Mutillidae written by D. J. Brothers and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Encyclopedia of Social Insects

Author : Christopher K. Starr
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783030281014
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Social Insects written by Christopher K. Starr and published by Springer. This book was released on 2021-01-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive, multi-author treatise on the social insects of the world, with some auxiliary attention to such adjacent topics as subsocial insects and social arachnids. The work is to serve as a very convenient, yet authoritative reference work on the biology and systematics of social insects of the world. This is a project of the International Union for the Study of Social Insects (IUSSI), the worldwide organizing body for the scientific study of social insects.

Phylogeny of Aculeata

Author : D J Brothers
Publisher : Legare Street Press
ISBN 13 : 9781020791802
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (918 download)

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Linnaeus Tercentenary

Author : Zhi-Qiang Zhang
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781869771799
Total Pages : 766 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (717 download)

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Download or read book Linnaeus Tercentenary written by Zhi-Qiang Zhang and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 766 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Evolution of the Insects

Author : David Grimaldi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521821490
Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (214 download)

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Download or read book Evolution of the Insects written by David Grimaldi and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2005-05-16 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insects are the most diverse group of organisms in the 3 billion-year history of life on Earth, and the most ecologically dominant animals on land. This book chronicles for the first time the complete evolutionary history of insects: their living diversity, relationships and 400 million years of fossils. Whereas other volumes have focused on either living species or fossils, this is the first comprehensive synthesis of all aspects of insect evolution. The book is illustrated with 955 photo- and electronmicrographs, drawings, diagrams, and field photos, many in full colour and virtually all of them original. The book will appeal to anyone engaged with insect diversity: professional entomologists and students, insect and fossil collectors, and naturalists.

Insect Morphology and Phylogeny

Author : Rolf G. Beutel
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
ISBN 13 : 3110264048
Total Pages : 532 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Insect Morphology and Phylogeny written by Rolf G. Beutel and published by Walter de Gruyter. This book was released on 2013-12-12 with total page 532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Systematic and Evolutionary Morphology

Author : Brendon Elias Boudinot
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (647 download)

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Download or read book Systematic and Evolutionary Morphology written by Brendon Elias Boudinot and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Morphology is one of the oldest branches of science, encompassing the form, structure, and transformation of natural materials, whether biotic or abiotic. In the context of contemporary Biology, morphology may be most broadly conceived as the qualitative and quantitative theory of extant and extinct phenotypes, themselves directly sampled via manual, molecular, or digital anatomy. This dissertation includes three evolutionary and systematic studies arranged from broadest to narrowest taxonomic scope. Chapter I presents a new general theory for the origin and evolution of male insect genitalia, drawing on skeletomuscular, developmental, and phylogenetic evidence across the Ecdysozoa. The main conclusions drawn from this study are that male insect genitals are composite organs which are homologous with abdominal appendages IX and X, and which have undergone various functional and developmental specializations corresponding to major ecological and life history innovations. This transformational pattern is also observed in Chapter II, which introduces a new family of stem ants, providing unique insight into the paleoecology and evolution of the Formicidae. With my coauthors, we employed Bayesian and maximum likelihood methods to solve the phylogeny of the total Aculeata, and to statistically estimate a time-calibrated transformation sequence crownward into the extant ants using traditional and digital anatomical data. Chapter III provides the first male-based key to and diagnoses of the ant subfamilies of the globe, and outlines a list of morphological characters and questions which seeded chapter II. The appendix to chapter III is an unpublished, male-based key to the ant genera of the New World. I conclude this dissertation with a taxonomic index of the higher classification of Aculeata and Formicoidea, as here conceived. Although the future of morphology will be digital, there is no replacement for the manual work of specimen collection, curation, and manipulation. Ultimately, bioinformatics will combine phenomics and genomics to model the continuum of developmental and phylogenetic anagenesis, constrained by functional dynamics. Pursuit of this vision will manifest a new era of biological research and education.

The Social Biology of Wasps

Author : Kenneth G. Ross
Publisher : Cornell University Press
ISBN 13 : 1501718673
Total Pages : 699 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book The Social Biology of Wasps written by Kenneth G. Ross and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-08-06 with total page 699 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this edited collection, 17 internationally known authorities bring together the results of recent research on the natural history, ecology, behavior, morphology, and genetics of wasps as they pertain to the evolution of social behavior. The first part of the book opens with a review of the classification of the family Vespidae along with a revision of the subfamily Polistinae. Seven subsequent chapters deal with the natural history and social biology of each of the major taxa of social and presocial vespids. The second part of the book offers chapters on reproductive competition; worker polyethism; evolution of nest architecture, of queen number and queen control, and of exocrine glands; population genetics; the nutritional bsis of social evolution; and the nest as the locus of social life. The final chapter is a comparative discussion of social behavior in the Sphecidae, the only family of wasps besides the Vespidae in which well-developed social behavior is known. Providing a wealth of information about the biology of wasps, this comprehensive, up-to-date volume will be an essential reference for entomologists, evolutionary biologists, behavioral ecologists, ethologists, and zoologists. Contributors: James M. Carpenter. David P. Cowan. Holly A Downing. Raghavendra Gadagkar. Albert Greene. James H. Hunt. Robert L. Jeanne. Makoto Matsuura. Robert W. Matthews. Hudson K. Reeve. PeterFrank Roseler. Kenneth G. Ross. J. Philip Spradbery. Christopher K. Starr. Stefano Turillazzi. John W. Wenzel. Mary Jane West-Eberhard.

Entomophagous Insects

Author : Curtis Paul Clausen
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 702 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Entomophagous Insects written by Curtis Paul Clausen and published by . This book was released on 1940 with total page 702 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hymenoptera. Diptera. Lepidoptera. Strepsiptera. Coleoptera. Hemiptera. Thysanoptera. Trichoptera. Mecoptera. Plecoptera. Neuroptera. Odonata. Corrodentia. Orthoptera. Dermaptera. Thysanura.

Morphology, Molecules, Evolution and Phylogeny in Polychaeta and Related Taxa

Author : Universität Osnabrück
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402032404
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Morphology, Molecules, Evolution and Phylogeny in Polychaeta and Related Taxa written by Universität Osnabrück and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-03-30 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recently, evidence has been accumulated which shows that some of the groups formerly regarded as independent "phyla" such as Pogonophora (now recognized as Siboglinidae), Echiura, Myzostomida and perhaps Sipuncula, are most probably nothing else than greatly modified Annelida. The extreme morphological diversity found especially in Polychaeta displays the plasticity of a simple segmented organisation that basically is nothing else but a serial repetition of identical units. Thus, annelids are highly important to our understanding of fundamental questions about morphological and adaptive diversity, as well as clarifying evolutionary changes and phylogenetic relationships. The book aims to summarize our knowledge on Polychaetes polychaetes and their allies and gives an overview of recent advances gained by studies that employed conventional and modern methods plus, increasingly and importantly, the use of molecular markers and computer-assisted kinship analyses. It also reflects the state of art in polychaete sciences and presents new questions and controversies. As such it will significantly influence the direction of research on Polychaeta and their related taxa.

The Biology of Hover Wasps

Author : Stefano Turillazzi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642326803
Total Pages : 285 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (423 download)

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Download or read book The Biology of Hover Wasps written by Stefano Turillazzi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-01-29 with total page 285 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book represents the culmination of the author’s lifetime work on a single fascinating group of insects, the hover wasps, Stenogastrinae. The author explores the biology of these little-known wasps at the threshold of sociality, presenting an ambitious survey of ideas about their evolution and an assessment of the current standing of controversial concepts. Following taxonomic and morphological descriptions, the behaviour, colonial dynamics, social communication and especially the remarkably diverse nests of wasps are discussed. Compared to the better-known species of paper wasps, hornets and yellow jackets, the hover wasps show various peculiarities, such as characteristics of immature brood rearing, nest defence and mating systems. The nest architecture probably presents the most variable solutions in social wasps and is characterized by an astonishing level of camouflage, making these insects an interesting example of special adaptation to forest environments.

Morphology, Molecules, Evolution and Phylogeny in Polychaeta and Related Taxa

Author : Thomas Bartolomaeus
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781402029516
Total Pages : 406 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (295 download)

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Download or read book Morphology, Molecules, Evolution and Phylogeny in Polychaeta and Related Taxa written by Thomas Bartolomaeus and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-07-13 with total page 406 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annelida, mainly consisting of marine Polychaeta and in faunal and partly parasitic Clitellata, is one the most significant metazoan taxa. Its more than 20.000 described species invade nearly all habitats and play a central role in marine benthic systems as well as in terrestrial soil communities. Annelids include all soft-bodied segmented worm-like organisms and have been recognized as a separate "phylum" for almost 200 years. Recently, evidence has been accumulated which shows that some of the groups formerly regarded as independent "phyla" such as Pogonophora (now recognized as Siboglinidae), Echiura, Myzostomida and perhaps Sipuncula, are most probably nothing else than greatly modified Annelida. The extreme morphological diversity found especially in Polychaeta displays the plasticity of a simple segmented organisation that basically is nothing else but a serial repetition of identical units. Thus, annelids are highly important to our understanding of fundamental questions about morphological and adaptive diversity, as well as clarifying evolutionary changes and phylogenetic relationships. The book aims to summarize our knowledge on Polychaetes polychaetes and their allies and gives an overview of recent advances gained by studies that employed conventional and modern methods plus, increasingly and importantly, the use of molecular markers and computer-assisted kinship analyses. It also reflects the state of art in polychaete sciences and presents new questions and controversies. As such it will significantly influence the direction of research on Polychaeta and their related taxa.

The Solitary Bees

Author : Bryan N. Danforth
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691189323
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The Solitary Bees written by Bryan N. Danforth and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date and authoritative resource on the biology and evolution of solitary bees While social bees such as honey bees and bumble bees are familiar to most people, they comprise less than 10 percent of all bee species in the world. The vast majority of bees lead solitary lives, surviving without the help of a hive and using their own resources to fend off danger and protect their offspring. This book draws on new research to provide a comprehensive and authoritative overview of solitary bee biology, offering an unparalleled look at these remarkable insects. The Solitary Bees uses a modern phylogenetic framework to shed new light on the life histories and evolution of solitary bees. It explains the foraging behavior of solitary bees, their development, and competitive mating tactics. The book describes how they construct complex nests using an amazing variety of substrates and materials, and how solitary bees have co-opted beneficial mites, nematodes, and fungi to provide safe environments for their brood. It looks at how they have evolved intimate partnerships with flowering plants and examines their associations with predators, parasites, microbes, and other bees. This up-to-date synthesis of solitary bee biology is an essential resource for students and researchers, one that paves the way for future scholarship on the subject. Beautifully illustrated throughout, The Solitary Bees also documents the critical role solitary bees play as crop pollinators, and raises awareness of the dire threats they face, from habitat loss and climate change to pesticides, pathogens, parasites, and invasive species.

History of Insects

Author : A.P. Rasnitsyn
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306475774
Total Pages : 524 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (64 download)

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Download or read book History of Insects written by A.P. Rasnitsyn and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-05 with total page 524 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first single book to cover the whole of the fossil history of insects so comprehensively. The volume embraces subjects from the history of insect palaeontology to the diagnostic features of all insect orders, both extant and extinct.

Hymenoptera of the World

Author : Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch
Publisher : Canadian Government Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 688 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Hymenoptera of the World written by Canada. Agriculture Canada. Research Branch and published by Canadian Government Publishing. This book was released on 1993 with total page 688 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication is the result of a course on identification of Hymenoptera given three times since 1985 at the Centre for Land and Biological Resources Research. The considerable interest in these courses indicated the need for a comprehensive identification guide to all extant families of Hymenoptera. The main emphasis is on family identification using the keys, which are complemented by family sketches. The sketches include a taxonomic diagnosis to supplement the keys, a summary of the biology, the size and distribution, and important literature references.

The Evolution of Social Wasps

Author : James H. Hunt
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 0198042078
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book The Evolution of Social Wasps written by James H. Hunt and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2007-03-27 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Social behavior occurs in some of the smallest animals as well as some the largest, and the transition from solitary life to sociality is an unsolved evolutionary mystery. In The Evolution of Social Wasps, James H. Hunt examines social behavior in a single lineage of insects, wasps of the family Vespidae. He presents empirical knowledge of social wasps from two approaches, one that focuses on phylogeny and life history and one that focuses on individual ontogeny, colony development, and population dynamics. He also provides an extensive summary of the existing literature while demonstrating how it can be clouded by theory. Hunt's fresh approach to the conflicting literature on sociality highlights how oft repeated models can become fixed in the thinking of the scientific community. Instead, Hunt presents a mechanistic scenario for the evolution of sociality in wasps that changes our perspective on kin selection, the paradigm that has dominated thinking about social evolution since the 1970s. This innovative new model integrates life history, nutrition, fitness and ecology in which social insect biologists will find a rich storehouse of ideas and information, and behavioral ecologists will find a bracing challenge to long accepted models. Engagingly written, bold, and provocative, The Evolution of Social Wasps marks a milestone in our understanding of one of lifes major evolutionary transitions - the origin of social behavior.