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020			_a9781405151429
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050			_aDUCE QL463.I65
245			_aInsect biodiversity : _bscience and society / _c Edited by Robert G. Foottit and Peter H. Adler
260			_aChichester: _bWiley-Blackwell, _c2009.
300			_axxi, 632 p.: _b ill.; _c26 cm.
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references and indexes
520			_aInsect 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. _uhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/210
650			_2Science _aInsects--Variation
700			_aFoottit, R. G. _eEditor _qRobert G. Foottit
700			_aAdler, Peter H. _eEditor _qPeter H. Adler
856			_yhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/210 _uhttp://172.20.27.22:4000/handle/123456789/210
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