Dragonflies are among the most ancient of living creatures - few insect groups fascinate as much or are more immediately recognisable. In this seminal new work, Philip Corbet and Stephen Brooks examine the behaviour, ecology and distribution of dragonflies in Britain and Ireland, placing emphasis on the insects' habitats and also on measures ...
Describes the various kinds of damselflies and dragonflies, their life cycles, their habits and habitats, and their prehistoric ancestors. Also gives suggestions for collecting, identifying, and studying these insects.
"Anisoptera", the first of two volumes on the Odonata in the series "Encyclopedia of South American Aquatic Insects", encompasses the large dragonfly species. A brief review of the biology of the group includes illustrations of the main morphological features as well as explanations of alternative systems for naming the wing veins and other ...
The volume emphasizes the diversity found in dragonfly behavior as well as unifying patterns. It describes the behavioral strategies that influence the fitness of individuals in physical and biotic environments and in all stages of the life cycle, and identifies the biological principles reflected in those strategies. The book also examines ...
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