{"product_id":"the-insects-an-outline-of-entomology","title":"The Insects: An Outline of Entomology","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis established  popular textbook provides a stimulating and comprehensive introduction to the insects  the animals that represent over half of the planets biological diversity. In this new fourth edition  the authors introduce the key features of insect structure  function  behavior  ecology and classification  placed within the latest ideas on insect evolution. Much of the book is organised around major biological themes - living on the ground  in water  on plants  in colonies  and as predators  parasites\/parasitoids and prey. A strong evolutionary theme is maintained throughout. The ever-growing economic importance of insects is emphasized in new boxes on insect pests  and in chapters on medical and veterinary entomology  and pest management. Updated taxoboxes provide concise information on all aspects of each of the 27 major groupings (orders) of insects. Key Features: All chapters thoroughly updated with the latest results from international studies Accompanying website with downloadable illustrations and links to video clips All chapters to include new text boxes of topical issues and studies Major revision of systematic and taxonomy chapter Still beautifully illustrated with more new illustrations from the artist  Karina McInnes A companion resources site is available at www.wiley.com\/go\/gullan\/insects. This site includes: Copies of the figures from the book for downloading  along with a PDF of the captions. Colour versions of key figures from the book A list of useful web links for each chapter  selected by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44945755373621,"sku":"ByrdShop_1444330365","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781444330366.jpg?v=1769909024","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-insects-an-outline-of-entomology","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}