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The Physiology of Insecta V6
- 2nd Edition - January 1, 1974
- Editor: Morris Rockstein
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 5 9 1 6 0 6 - 6
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 1 2 - 3 9 4 1 6 5 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 1 6 1 5 7 - 2
The Physiology of Insecta, Second Edition, Volume VI, is part of a multivolume treatise that brings together the known facts, the controversial material, as well as the many… Read more
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Request a sales quoteThe Physiology of Insecta, Second Edition, Volume VI, is part of a multivolume treatise that brings together the known facts, the controversial material, as well as the many unresolved and unsettled problems of insect physiology. It features chapters written by the outstanding workers in each of a wide range of insect function areas. It is designed to meet a manifest need, which has arisen from the phenomenal increase in research activity on insects, for an authoritative, comprehensive reference work in insect physiology. The book begins with a discussion of the physiology of insect resistance to insecticides. This is followed by separate chapters on the structure and formation of the integument in insects; the physical properties and chemical components of the insect cuticle; and permeability of the insect cuticle. Subsequent chapters cover the organization and evolution of the insect tracheal system; aquatic respiration in insects; and factors affecting insect respiratory rates.
List of Contributors
Preface
Preface to First Edition
Contents of Other Volumes
The Insect and the Internal Environment: Homeostasis III
Chapter 1. The Physiology of Insecticide Resistance by Insects
I. Introductory and Historical
II. The Origin and Development of Resistance
III. Neurophysiological Aspects of Insecticide Resistance
IV. Physiological Protective Mechanisms
V. Supplementary Protective Mechanisms
VI. The Role of Synergists in Insecticide Resistance
VII. Summary and Conclusions
VIII. Appendix
References
Chapter 2. The Structure and Formation of the Integument in Insects
I. Introduction
II. The Structure of the Integument
III. The Formation of the Cuticle
IV. The Properties of the Epidermis
V. Conclusion
References
Chapter 3. Chemistry of the Insect Cuticle
I. Introduction
II. Physical Properties
III. Cuticular Components
IV. Hardening of the Cuticle
V. Biosynthesis of Cuticular Components
VI. Conclusion
References
Chapter 4. Permeability of Insect Cuticle
I. Introduction
II. Basic Features of Insect Integument
III. Permeability—Artificial Membranes and Lipid Films
IV. Permeability—Insect Cuticle
V. Conclusions
References
Chapter 5. Respiration—Aerial Gas Transport
I. Introduction
II. The Organization and Evolution of the Tracheal System
III. The Distribution and Structure of Respiratory Systems
IV. The Movement of Gases in the Tracheal System
V. Control of the Spiracles
References
Chapter 6. Respiration: Aquatic Insects
I. Introduction
II. Closed Tracheal Systems
III. Open Tracheal Systems
IV. Ventilatory Currents
V. The Control of Ventilation
VI. Respiratory Pigments
VII. Other Functions of the Respiratory System
VIII. Conclusions
References
Chapter 7. Respiration: Some Exogenous and Endogenous Effects on Rate of Respiration
I. Introduction
II. Steady-State Respiration
III. Respiratory Rate in Relation to Temperature
IV. Respiratory Rate in Relation to Oxygen Concentration
V. Respiratory Rate in Relation to Barometric Pressure
VI. Effects of Pharmacological Agents: Metabolic Stimulators and Inhibitors; Insecticides
References
Author Index
Subject Index
- No. of pages: 568
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: January 1, 1974
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardback ISBN: 9780125916066
- Paperback ISBN: 9780123941657
- eBook ISBN: 9780323161572
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