Description: Caterpillars in the Middle: Tritrophic Interactions in a Changing World (Fascinating Life Sciences) [Hardcover] Marquis, Robert J. and Koptur, Suzanne Product Overview Caterpillars are excellent model organisms for understanding how multiple selective forces shape the ecology and evolution of insects, and organisms in general. Recent research using the tools of modern molecular biology, genetics, metabolomics, microbial ecology, experiments conducted at a global level, network analysis, and statistical analyses of global data sets, combined with basic natural history, are yielding exciting new insights into caterpillar adaptations and ecology. The best way to view these research advances is within a framework of tri-trophic interactions. This is a timely topic for research given the central role of caterpillars and plants in the ecology and trophic structure of terrestrial communities. This book is unique in that it contains chapters from a team of experts on a diversity of key topics within caterpillar-plant interactions. This volume brings together contributions by researchers from around the globe, working in both tropical and temperate habitats,and in human-managed and more natural habitats. It is a significant contribution to our understanding of insect biology, and the role that insects, as represented by caterpillars, play in a world increasingly dominated by humans and one in which threats to insect biodiversity are mounting.Chapter 11 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. The Natural History of Caterpillar-Ant Associations" is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com. Read more Details Publisher : Springer; 1st ed. 2022 edition (April 23, 2022) Language : English Hardcover : 662 pages ISBN-10 : 3030866874 ISBN-13 : 77 Item Weight : 2.31 pounds Dimensions : 6.14 x 1.44 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #1,997,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #129 in Invertebrates Zoology #210 in Botany (Books) #269 in Ecology (Books) #129 in Invertebrates Zoology We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.
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ISBN: 3030866874
ISBN10: 3030866874
ISBN13: 9783030866877
EAN: 9783030866877
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Brand: Springer
GTIN: 09783030866877
Book Title: Caterpillars in the Middle : Tritrophic Interactions in a Changing World
Number of Pages: Xx, 642 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Springer International Publishing A&G
Topic: Life Sciences / Ecology, Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Environmental Conservation & Protection, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Publication Year: 2022
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Nature, Science
Item Weight: 40.7 Oz
Item Length: 9.3 in
Author: Suzanne Koptur
Book Series: Fascinating Life Sciences Ser.
Item Width: 6.1 in
Format: Hardcover
