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Beetles in Conservation
T. R. New
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Description for Beetles in Conservation
Hardback. First comprehensive volume summarizing the conservation strategies and status of the world's most speciose group of animals. Written by one of the foremost entomologists and conservation biologists of his generation. Written in an accessible style that will be attractive to students, and the broad entomology book buying community. . Num Pages: 248 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 254 x 180 x 19. Weight in Grams: 588.
Beetles, the most diverse group of insects, are often abundant in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. Many species are under threat from human changes to natural environments, and some are valuable tools in conservation, because they respond rapidly to changes that occur. Knowledge of these responses, of both abundance and composition of assemblages, enable use of some beetles to monitor environmental changes. Beetles impinge on humanity on many ways: as cultural objects, desirable collectables, major pests and competitors for resources need by people, as beneficial consumers of other pests, and by ensuring the continuity of vital ecological processes. This book is ... Read more
Beetles, the most diverse group of insects, are often abundant in terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. Many species are under threat from human changes to natural environments, and some are valuable tools in conservation, because they respond rapidly to changes that occur. Knowledge of these responses, of both abundance and composition of assemblages, enable use of some beetles to monitor environmental changes. Beetles impinge on humanity on many ways: as cultural objects, desirable collectables, major pests and competitors for resources need by people, as beneficial consumers of other pests, and by ensuring the continuity of vital ecological processes. This book is ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444332599
SKU
V9781444332599
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About T. R. New
Tim New is Emeritus Professor in Zoology at La Trobe University , Melbourne. His entomological interests include many aspects of systematics, ecology and conservation, and he is acknowledged as one of the leading advocates for insect conservation. He has published widely in this field, and has travelled widely to look at insects and talk about them in many parts of ... Read more
Reviews for Beetles in Conservation
“Overall, I found that Beetles in Conservationis an impressive consolidation of the current beetle literature. Thus, I highly recommend it for anyone involved in the conservation, management or study of beetles (or indeed, most other insect orders) worldwide.” (Austral Ecology, 1 November 2012) "Beetles in Conservation gives a comprehensive overview of an admittedly vast subject that will be ... Read more