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About this book
An introduction to the intriguing world of insects, from bullet ants to butterflies.
Designed as an introduction to the intriguing world of insect biology, this book examines familiar entomological topics in nontraditional ways. Author David B. Rivers gives important concepts relatable context through a pop culture lens, and he covers subjects that are not typical for entomology textbooks, including the impact of insects on the human condition, the sex lives of insects, why insects are phat but not fat, forensic entomology, and the threats that some insects pose to humanity.
Each chapter presents clear and concise key concepts, chapter reviews, review questions following Bloom's taxonomy of learning, web links to videos and other resources, and breakout boxes (called Fly Spots) that capture student interest with unique and entertaining facts related to entomology. Focusing on both traditional and cutting-edge aspects of insect biology and packed with extensive learning resources, Insects covers a wide range of topics suitable for life science majors, as well as non-science students, including:
⢠the positive and negative influences of insects on everyday human life
⢠insect abundance
⢠insect classification (here presented in the context of social media)
⢠insect feeding, communication, defense, and sex
⢠how insects are responding to climate change
⢠forensic entomology
⢠how insects can be used as weapons of war
⢠how insects relate to national security
⢠why insects have wings
⢠how to read pesticide labels
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. An Introduction to Insects: Busting the Myths, Lies, and Urban Legends
- 2. History of Entomology: A Discipline Founded on Death
- 3. Insects Are Not All Bad: Beneficial Aspects of InsectâHuman Interactions
- 4. Insects Shaping Human Civilization: Turns Out They Might Be Bad After All
- 5. âDressedâ for Success: The Insect Body Plan
- 6. The Insectâs New Clothes: Growing by Shedding
- 7. Insect Facebook: The Basics of Insect Classification
- 8. Insects Are Phat but Not Fat: Diet, Nutrition, and Food Assimilation
- 9. Sex in the City and Everywhere Else: Insect Reproductive Strategies
- 10. You Can Teach an Insect New Tricks: Learning and Memory in Six-Legged Beasts
- 11. Instant Messaging in the Insect World: Communication with Kin and Non-Kin
- 12. Small but Fortified: Insects Are Not Defenseless
- 13. Life on the Edge: Coping with Stress
- 14. Revenge of the Humans: Insects as the Hunted
- 15. Forensic Entomology: Insects as Tools in Legal Investigations
- 16. Insect Mercenaries: Weapons for Human Warfare and National Security
- 17. Invasive and Elusive: New Insect Threats to the Human Condition
- Appendix
- Glossary
- Index