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PARASITOID COMMUNITY ECOLOGY
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| By: |
Bradford A. Hawkins (Editor), William Sheehan (Editor) |
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Hardback |
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£115.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0198540582 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780198540588 |
| Publisher: |
OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
3 November, 1994 |
| Pages: |
528 |
| Description: |
Insect parasitoids, mostly wasps and flies, parasitize the various life stages of other insects, including insect pests. This book is the first to deal entirely with the ecological aspects of parasitoid biology. In twenty-five chapters, with a mix of thematic treatment and specific examples, leading researchers review and evaluate our understanding of parasitoid assemblages and community structure. The emphasis is on basic science, while the applied end of thesubject is covered in a section on biological control. |
| Synopsis: |
The study of parasitoid assemblages in which insects associated with a host plant attack and kill other insects has direct relevance to ecological theory and to the applied practice of biological control. Yet, despite the existence of a large and active international research community involved in the study of parasitoids, there are currently no books devoted to the theme of parasitoid community ecology. Here, with a mix of general chapters and specific examples such as tortricids and weevils, the authors constructively review and evaluate our understanding of these often very complex systems. The emphasis is on basic science, linking the discussion to wider areas such as population dynamics, food webs, competition, and community structure. The applied end of the subject is covered in a section explicitly on biological control. This book represents the first source reference which deals entirely with ecological aspects of parasitoid biology, offers summaries of the state of the field by leading researchers, and identifies critical areas in need of further investigation. |
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halftones, numerous line illustrations, tables |
| Publication: |
UK |
| Imprint: |
Oxford University Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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