Symbiosis

Contents

Dedication to Paul Buchner

List of Contributors

Preface

Contents of Volume I

Chapter 1. Insects and their Endosymbionts

I. Introduction

II. Distribution of Endosymbioses in Insects

III. Localization of Symbionts in the Insect Body

IV. Transmission of Symbionts to the Offspring

V. Behavior of Symbionts during Embryogeny

VI. How Old Are Insect Symbioses?

VII. Loss of Symbionts during Individual Life

VIII. Physiological Problems of Insect Symbioses

References

Chapter 2. Insect Ectosymbiosis

I. Introduction

II. Classic Cases

III. Miscellaneous Insect Symbioses

References

Chapter 3. Ectosymbiosis in Wood-Inhabiting Insects

I. Introduction

II. Ambrosia Beetles, Pinhole Borers

III. Bark-Feeding Bark Beetles

IV. Symbiosis in Lymexylidae

V. Symbiosis in Siricidae and Xiphydriidae

References

Chapter 4. Ectosymbiosis in Aquatic Insects

I. Interspecific Relations in Aquatic Insects

II. Aquatic Animals Inhabiting Aquatic Insects

III. Aquatic Insects Inhabiting Other Aquatic Animals

IV. Aquatic Insects Associated with Other Aquatic Insects

V. Evolution and Biological Significance of Ectosymbiosis in Aquatic Insects

References

Chapter 5. Avian Symbiosis

I. The Areas in Which Symbiosis Affects Birds

II. The Degrees of Symbiotic Relationships Involved

References

Chapter 6. Intestinal Microorganisms of Ruminants and Other Vertebrates

I. General

II. Biochemical Processes in the Rumen

III. Biochemical Processes in the Lower Part of the Alimentary Tract of Ruminants and in Nonruminants

IV. Conclusion

References

Author Index

Subject Index