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Insect Predator-Prey Dynamics

Ladybird Beetles and Biological Control
BuchGebunden
268 Seiten
Englisch
Cambridge University Presserschienen am14.08.2007
Ladybird beetles have long been used in the biological control of insect pests, but as with many biocontrol agents, they have not always been successful. This book explores the biology and interactions of predator and prey to develop a better understanding of what makes a successful predator for biological control.mehr
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BuchGebunden
EUR145,30
TaschenbuchKartoniert, Paperback
EUR48,80

Produkt

KlappentextLadybird beetles have long been used in the biological control of insect pests, but as with many biocontrol agents, they have not always been successful. This book explores the biology and interactions of predator and prey to develop a better understanding of what makes a successful predator for biological control.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-0-521-62203-5
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartGebunden
Erscheinungsjahr2007
Erscheinungsdatum14.08.2007
Seiten268 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
MasseBreite 157 mm, Höhe 235 mm, Dicke 20 mm
Gewicht592 g
Artikel-Nr.13539053

Inhalt/Kritik

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Basic biology and structure; 3. Body size; 4. Slow-fast continuum in life history parameters; 5. Foraging behaviour; 6. Cannibalism; 7. Theory of predator-prey interactions; 8. Intraguild predation; 9. Biological control; 10. Epilogue; 11. References; Taxonomic index; Subject index.mehr
Kritik
'Rich in biological detail within a clearly described conceptual framework, this work is both readable and authoritative.' S. G. Compton, Biologist '... a really interesting and worthwhile book, which can be recommended to anyone who is concerned with population dynamics, biological control or general insect ecology.' Mark Young, Bulletin of the British Ecological Societymehr