Author: David J. HornPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alfalfa weevil
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
The Biological Relationship Between a Parasite, Tetrastichus Incertus (Ratzeburg) (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), and Its Host, Hypera Postica (Glyllenhal) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Author: David J. HornPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Alfalfa weevil
Languages : en
Pages : 278
Book Description
National Union Catalog
Author: Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Union catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 648
Book Description
Includes entries for maps and atlases.
Evolutionary Strategies of Parasitic Insects and Mites
Author: Peter PricePublisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 1461587328
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 234
Book Description
This volume contains the invited lectures presented in a symposium entitled "Evolutionary strategies of parasitic insects and mites" at the national meeting of the Entomological Society of America in Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2-5 December, 1974. The intent was to bring together biologists who have worked on arthropods that are either plant or animal parasites in order to foster consideration of general aspects of the parasitic way of life. There seems to be a deficiency of ecological and evolutionary concepts relating to parasitism, in contrast to the burgeoning literature on predation, and it appeared that an amalgamation of studies on plant and animal parasites might help development of some generalities. Since parasities are far more numerous than predators in the world fauna, or in any particular community, emphasis on their study is justified. I freely admit that para sitoids have been usefully regarded as predators by ecologists, and many concepts on predation have been derived from their study. Also, in whichever category one places the parasitoids, that is the one which contains the most species. However, from an evolu tionary point of view they show many characteristics that must be regarded as those of a parasite. Notably, they are small, highly specific to their host, highly coevolved with it, as a result many species can coexist, and their adaptive radiation has produced the majority of the species diversity seen on Earth today.
Pattern and Process in Host-Parasitoid Interactions
Author: Bradford A. HawkinsPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521460298
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 204
Book Description
How is the staggering biodiversity of the parasitoid insects maintained? This book, first published in 1994, explores patterns in host-parasitoid interactions, including parasitoid community richness, the importance of parasitoids as mortality factors, and their impact on host densities as determined by the outcomes of parasitoid introductions for biological control. It documents general patterns using data sets generated from the global literature and evaluates potential underlying biological, ecological and evolutionary mechanisms. A theme running throughout the book is the importance of host refuges as a major constraint on host-parasitoid interactions. Much can be learnt from the analysis of broad patterns; a few simple rules can go a long way in explaining the major components of these interactions. This book will be an invaluable resource for researchers interested in community ecology, population biology, entomology and biological control.