Cockroaches from Jurassic sediments of the Bakhar Formation in Mongolia
Cockroaches from Jurassic sediments of the Bakhar Formation in Mongolia

Author: Peter Vršanský

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-11-23

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 3030594076

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This book provides essential information on 12 cockroach assemblages with more than a thousand specimens analyzed and investigates the Jurassic site in Bakhar, Mongolia, as one of the most diverse fossil insect sites worldwide. The findings presented here include 32 new cockroach species (of a total of 300 Jurassic species described worldwide). Since several individuals of each species are investigated, the book is the first that contains information on the variability of an Upper Jurassic organism. The wings of the cockroach specimen only rarely show wing deformations, suggesting that the ecological conditions at Bakhar were optimal during that time. The book’s content is clearly structured, moving from collection methods, to phylogenetic analyses, to a comparison of global fossil sites. Given its scope, the book appeals to all (Jurassic) paleontologists, botanists and paleoentomologists, as it offers an unbiased counterpart to the extensively studied Daohugou site in China. It is also useful in the mining industry, as the strata contain strategic coal (and other materials).

Cockroaches
Cockroaches

Author: William J. Bell

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2007-07-27

Total Pages: 781

ISBN-13: 0801891752

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The essential volume on the biology and behavior of these remarkable insects. “This transformative work will be an inspiration to students of entomology.” —Choice 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. “Well-written . . . visually attractive . . . This book is much needed to educate biologists about the fascinating biology and diversity of cockroaches.” —Integrative and Comparative Biology “A must-have for any insect hobbyest.” —Allpet Roaches Forum “This contribution is an important source of information on cockroach natural history and diversity.” —The Quarterly Review of Biology “Suitable for researchers, students, and naturalists, chapters are topical, exploring the diversity of cockroaches.” —Southeastern Naturalist

A Guide to the Cockroaches of Australia
A Guide to the Cockroaches of Australia

Author: David Rentz

Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING

Published: 2014-05-29

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1486300375

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Cockroaches! Even a mere mention of the word causes many people to recoil in horror. However, of the hundreds of species of cockroaches (or blattodeans as they are known) found in Australia, only a small number of them give the group a bad name. Just a few species that are commonly found in homes, restaurants and hospitals are responsible for thousands of dollars in expenditure to comply with health standards. A Guide to the Cockroaches of Australia is a comprehensive account of most of the 550 described species found in Australia. The book reveals their diversity and beauty, it looks in detail at their morphology, habitats and ecology, and explains how to collect and preserve them. Importantly, it will allow pest controllers, students and researchers to reliably identify most of the common pest species as well as the non-pest cockroaches. It will also, perhaps, go some way towards elevating the reputation of these much-maligned insects, and promote further study of them. 2014 Whitley Award Commendation for Field Guide.

Mantodea of the World
Mantodea of the World

Author: Andrew Markey

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2018-06-15

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781721288502

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Mantodea, commonly known as mantises, is an order of insects that contains just over 2,400 described species and about 432 genera in 21 families. This book provides scientists, researchers, educators, and enthusiasts, a complete and updated species checklist of Mantodea in the world - both extant and extinct - complete with their geographic distribution. This book records 2495 described species of Mantodea, distributed in 432 genre and 21 families.

Predator Recognition in Birds
Predator Recognition in Birds

Author: Roman Fuchs

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-03-27

Total Pages: 123

ISBN-13: 3030124045

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This SpringerBrief answers the question on how birds recognize their predators using multidisciplinary approaches and outlines paths of the future research of predator recognition. A special focus is put on the role of key features to discriminate against predators and non-predators. The first part of the book provides a comprehensive review of the mechanisms of predator recognition based on classical ethological studies in untrained birds. The second part introduces a new view on the topic treating theories of cognitive ethology. This approach involves examination of conditioned domestic pigeons and highlights the actual abilities of birds to recognize and categorize.

Predator–Prey Interactions: Co-evolution between Bats and Their Prey
Predator–Prey Interactions: Co-evolution between Bats and Their Prey

Author: David Steve Jacobs

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2017-02-08

Total Pages: 141

ISBN-13: 3319324926

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This book provides a comprehensive review of the evolution of traits associated with predation and predator defense for bats and all of their prey, both invertebrates (e.g. insects) and vertebrates (e.g. frogs), in the context of co-evolution. It reviews current knowledge of how echolocation and passive hearing are used by bats to hunt prey in complete darkness. Also it highlights how prey have evolved counter measures to bat echolocation to avoid detection and capture. This includes the whole range of prey responses from being active at times when bats are inactive to the use of acoustic signals of their own to interfere with the echolocation system of bats.

Primer Effects by Murine Pheromone Signaling
Primer Effects by Murine Pheromone Signaling

Author: Sachiko Koyama

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2016-03-01

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 3319139339

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This SpringerBrief provides a concise summary on the chemistry and function of murine pheromones in reproduction. It discusses mechanisms of action as well as the applicability of these mechanisms to humans. The image of pheromones is usually some invisible mysterious chemicals that make people attracted to the opposite sex. However, pheromones have many functions and one that perhaps is not well known yet is that they affect the reproductive status of others. Males’ pheromones stimulate females’ reproductive status and vice versa. This book will present studies on male mice which is rarely covered and will also discuss trans-generational influences of pheromones. The book addresses Professors, researchers and students working in animal neurochemistry, chemical signaling and reproductive medicine.