Entomology Ecology & Biodiversity

Author: B. K. Tyagi & Vijay Veer
Publisher: Scientific Publishers
Language: English
Edition: 2019
ISBN: 9788172337278
Book Format: Hard Bound
Pages: 522
Dimensions: 6.5 x 9.75 inches
Weight: 1000 gms

About the Book

The dominance of insects among all living organisms on Earth is a fundamental scientific fact that is often overlooked. These creatures, in incomprehensible numbers and species, permeate diverse and essential natural processes across terrestrial, aerial, and freshwater ecosystems. They play a crucial role in sustaining the biological system of the natural world. Insects are integral components of terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, and their role is inextricably linked to the future of humans.

Insects have achieved remarkable diversity and, while many are beneficial, some are important pests and vectors for parasites and pathogens affecting humans, animals, and plants. The economic burden of their infestation or infection amounts to several million to billion rupees annually. Hence, understanding their extreme biodiversity and ecological relationships is essential for sustaining species and managing their impact.

This book, Entomology: Ecology and Biodiversity, features 25 original articles and reviews, offering an invaluable opportunity to deepen the understanding of these intimate allies. It lays a strong foundation in basic entomology and explores specialized topics such as insect ecology, biodiversity, forensic entomology, and medical entomology.