bookJan 1, 2005Closed access

Evolution of the Insects

Stockholm University

Abstract

"This book chronicles, for the first time, the complete evolutionary history of insects: their living diversity, relationships, and 400 million years of fossils. Whereas other volumes have focused on either living species or fossils, this is the first comprehensive synthesis of all aspects of insect evolution. Current estimates of phylogeny are used to interpret the 400-million-year fossil record of insects, their extinctions, and radiations." "Evolution of the Insects is beautifully illustrated with more than 900 photo- and electron micrographs, drawings, diagrams, and field photographs, many in full color and virtually all original. The book will appeal to anyone engaged with insect diversity: professional…

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Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Biology
  • Blattodea
  • Insect
  • Psocoptera
  • Hymenoptera
  • Hemiptera
  • Zoology
  • Entomology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Life below water
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