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Cockroaches

Ecology, Behavior, and Natural History

William J. Bell, Louis M. Roth, and Christine A. Nalepa
foreword by Edward O. Wilson

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The essential volume on cockroach biology and behavior.

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 Edward 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...

The essential volume on cockroach biology and behavior.

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 Edward 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.

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This transformative work will be an inspiration to students of entomology.

A must-have for any insect hobbyest.

This contribution is an important source of information on cockroach natural history and diversity.

This is a well-written book that is also visually attractive... This book is much needed to educate biologists about the fascinating biology and diversity of cockroaches.

Well suited for any collection delving into insect natural history.

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Available
Trim Size
8.5
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11
Pages
248
ISBN
9781421421148
Illustration Description
76 b&w photos, 16 halftones, 71 line drawings
Table of Contents

Foreword, by Edward O.Wilson
Preface
1. Shape, Color, and Size
2. Locomotion: Ground, Water, and Air
3. Habitats
4. Diets and Foraging
5. Microbes
6. Mating Strategies
7. Reproduction
8. Social Behavior
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Foreword, by Edward O.Wilson
Preface
1. Shape, Color, and Size
2. Locomotion: Ground, Water, and Air
3. Habitats
4. Diets and Foraging
5. Microbes
6. Mating Strategies
7. Reproduction
8. Social Behavior
9. Termites as Social Cockroaches
10. Ecological Impact
Appendix
Glossary
References
Index

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William J. Bell

William J. Bell (1943–1998) was a revered entomologist specializing in insect physiology and behavior. His two-volume work, Chemical Ecology of Insects (coedited with R. T. Carde), is considered a classic in the field.
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Louis M. Roth

Louis M. Roth (1918–2003) was an acknowledged world expert on cockroaches at Harvard University.
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Christine A. Nalepa

Christine A. Nalepa is a research specialist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and an adjunct associate professor of entomology at North Carolina State University. She works on a variety of insects, including beetles, wasps, cockroaches, and termites.
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Edward O. Wilson, Ph.D.

Edward O. Wilson is an entomologist and biologist known for his pioneering work on evolution and sociobiology, and is often referred to as the father of sociobiology and modern biodiversity studies. He has authored many books, including Sociobiology: The New Synthesis (1975), On Human Nature (winner of a 1979 Pulitzer Prize), The Ants (winner of a 1991 Pulitzer Prize), Consilience: The Unity of...
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