| View Larger Image | Cockroaches: Ecology, Behavior, and Natural History | Hardcoverby William J. Bell (Author), Louis M. Roth (Author), Christine A. Nalepa (Author), Edward O. Wilson (Foreword)
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| | Binding: | Hardcover | | Publisher: | The Johns Hopkins University Press | | Edition: | illustrated editionth Edition | | Page Count: | 248 Pages | | Publication Date: | June 26, 2007 | | Sales Rank: | 163,608rd |
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The cockroach is truly an evolutionary wonder. This definitive volume provides a complete overview of suborder Blattaria, highlighting the diversity of these amazing insects in their natural environments. Beginning with a foreword by E. O. Wilson, the book explores the fascinating natural history and behavior of cockroaches, describing their various colors, sizes, and shapes, as well as how they move on land, in water, and through the air. In addition to habitat use, diet, reproduction, and behavior, Cockroaches covers aspects of cockroach biology, such as the relationship between cockroaches and microbes, termites as social cockroaches, and the ecological impact of the suborder. With over 100 illustrations, an expanded glossary, and an invaluable set of references, this work is destined to become the classic book on the Blattaria. Students and research entomologists can mine each chapter for new ideas, new perspectives, and new directions for future study. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 1 review)
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A specialty pick well suited for any collection delving into insect natural history. by Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)  5 Stars
December 04, 2007
College-level collections strong in entomological references will find an invaluable detail to COCKROACHES, a review of the approximately 4,000 species within the suborder Blattaria. Chapters explore the history and behavior of cockroaches, describing their colors, shapes, diet, reproduction habits and more, and including analysis of the ecology and evolution of the species. Over 100 illustrations and an expanded glossary enhance a coverage packed with charts and black and white illustrations, making COCKROACHES a specialty pick well suited for any collection delving into insect natural history.
Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
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