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Ecology and Evolution of Dung Beetles
. Ed(S): Simmons, Leigh W.; Ridsdill-Smith, T. James
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Description for Ecology and Evolution of Dung Beetles
* First comprehensive volume of the ecology and evolution of this model organism since 1991. * Shows how knowledge of dung beetle ecology contributes to general theories of evolutionary ecology, community ecology, functional ecology and population biology. Editor(s): Simmons, Leigh W.; Ridsdill-Smith, T. James. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 248 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 960.
This book describes the evolutionary and ecological consequences of reproductive competition for scarabaeine dung beetles. As well as giving us insight into the private lives of these fascinating creatures, this book shows how dung beetles can be used as model systems for improving our general understanding of broad evolutionary and ecological processes, and how they generate biological diversity. Over the last few decades we have begun to see further than ever before, with our research efforts yielding new information at all levels of analysis, from whole organism biology to genomics. This book brings together leading researchers who contribute chapters that ... Read more
This book describes the evolutionary and ecological consequences of reproductive competition for scarabaeine dung beetles. As well as giving us insight into the private lives of these fascinating creatures, this book shows how dung beetles can be used as model systems for improving our general understanding of broad evolutionary and ecological processes, and how they generate biological diversity. Over the last few decades we have begun to see further than ever before, with our research efforts yielding new information at all levels of analysis, from whole organism biology to genomics. This book brings together leading researchers who contribute chapters that ... Read more
Product Details
Publication date
2011
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
368
Condition
New
Number of Pages
368
Format
Hardback
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781444333152
SKU
V9781444333152
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Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-50
About . Ed(S): Simmons, Leigh W.; Ridsdill-Smith, T. James
Leigh Simmons was born and educated in the UK, and is currantly Professor of Evolutionary Biology at the University of Western Australia. His research interests lie in all aspects of reproductive biology, from the evolution of sperm form and function, to mate searching and courtship behaviour. James Ridsdill-Smith was born and educated in the UK but carried out all ... Read more
Reviews for Ecology and Evolution of Dung Beetles
“The result is a complete book, highlighting however that there is still much to learn from these creatures.” (Ethology Ecology & Evolution, 1 May 2013) “This book clearly demonstrates the value of dung beetles in a multitude of research disciplines and deserves a place on the bookshelf any scientist or natural historian.” (J Insect Conserv, 9 February 2012) ... Read more