Insect biodiversity : (Record no. 4476)

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020 ## - INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
International Standard Book Number 9781405151429
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Original cataloging agency DLC
Language of cataloging en
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Classification number DUCE QL463.I65
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Title Insect biodiversity :
Remainder of title science and society /
Statement of responsibility, etc. Edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler
260 ## - PUBLISHER
Place of publication Chichester:
Name of publisher Wiley-Blackwell,
Date of publication 2009.
300 ## - PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Volume, Pages xxi, 632 p.:
Other physical details ill.;
Dimensions 26 cm.
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General note Includes bibliographical references and indexes
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Summary, etc. Insect Biodiversity: Science and Society, edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler, provides a comprehensive examination of insect diversity, its ecological importance, and its significance to human society. The book emphasizes that insects and related arthropods constitute more than half of the known animal diversity, yet much of their diversity and biology remains poorly understood. It explores insect classification, evolution, species diversity, geographical distribution, ecological roles, and relationships with humans. The work also discusses the importance of insects in agriculture, natural ecosystems, human health, and scientific research. Through regional and taxonomic case studies, it demonstrates how insect biodiversity contributes to ecosystem functioning and human needs, while also considering the consequences of habitat alteration, invasive species, and biodiversity loss. The book highlights modern approaches such as molecular taxonomy, DNA barcoding, genomics, and biodiversity informatics. Overall, Foottit and Adler argue that improved knowledge of insect biology, ecology, and diversity is essential for conserving biodiversity and managing ecosystems sustainably in a rapidly changing world.
Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/210">http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/210</a>
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Discipline Science
Subject Insects--Variation
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Personal name Foottit, R. G.
Relator term Editor
Fuller form of name Robert G. Foottit
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Personal name Adler, Peter H.
Relator term Editor
Fuller form of name Peter H. Adler
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Link text http://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/210
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    Library of Congress Classification     Science Collection DUCE LIBRARY DUCE LIBRARY Science: Shelf QK11.W55 – QM551.P3 08/14/2026   DUCE QL463.I65 08/14/2026 08/14/2026 Books