Courtship And Mate Finding In Insects

Author : Raymond J.C. Cannon
Publisher : CABI
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2023-06-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789248609

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Courtship and Mate-finding in Insects by Raymond J.C. Cannon Pdf

This book explores mate-finding and courtship behaviour in the insect world, in all its subtlety and diversity. Insects engage in courtship as much, or as little, as any other animal; they have songs and dances, and all manner of instruments and ornaments to attract and court the opposite sex. Insects have evolved complex chemical and acoustic communication systems, sending fragrant messages, visual signals and subtle vibrations to attract and persuade. Insects also have many different ways and means of choosing or rejecting mating partners. This beautifully illustrated book shows the incredible variety of courtship behaviours and celebrates the wonderful natural history of a wide range of insects. Varieties of courtship can occur before, during and even after copulation, and numerous examples of the different mating strategies used are presented. This landmark volume will be of interest to students of biology, entomologists, naturalists and anyone with a desire to know more about the love lives of the small creatures with which we share the planet.

Author : Raymond Julian Conway Cannon
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Courtship in animals
ISBN : 1789248612

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Courtship and Mate-finding in Insects by Raymond Julian Conway Cannon Pdf

"This beautifully illustrated book describes the incredible variety of courtship behaviours and natural history of a wide range of insects. It will be of interest to students of biology, professional entomologists and amateur naturalists with a desire to know more about the behaviour of the small creatures with which we share the planet"--

Author : David M. Shuker,Leigh W. Simmons
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199678020

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The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems by David M. Shuker,Leigh W. Simmons Pdf

Updated version of: The evolution of insect mating systems / Randy Thornhill and John Alcock. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press, 1983. (Preface).

Author : Murray Blum
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 477 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323148955

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Sexual Selection and Reproductive Competition in Insects by Murray Blum Pdf

Sexual Selection and Reproductive Competition in Insects explores the biological mechanisms underlying intrasexual reproductive competition as a driving force in sexual selection in insects. The book contains papers presented at a symposium on reproductive behavior in insects, held at the 15th International Congress of Entomology in Washington, D.C., in 1976. Organized into 13 chapters, this volume begins with a historical background on sexual selection theory and some of the principal conceptual advances that have been made since Charles Darwin (1871) posited that a sexual character was a characteristic possessed by only one sex and not the other. It then introduces the reader to differences in patterns of sexual selection and how they affect the reproductive success of individuals, male-female mating relationships, and mate choice by females. The book also discusses the evolution of mating strategies in insects, touching on concepts such as parental investment, female choice, and sexual conflict. Later chapters focus on winglessness, fighting, and dimorphism in male fig wasps and other insects, along with agonistic behavior among males of Achias australis, the function of horns in beetles, and the evolution of alternative male reproductive strategies in field crickets. The book also looks into the courtship and mating behavior of insects, and then concludes with an analysis of insect life histories in order to elucidate the biological aspects of the male-female phenomenon. This book is an essential reading for biologists and chemists.

Author : Jae C. Choe,Bernard J. Crespi
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1997-06-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780521580298

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The Evolution of Mating Systems in Insects and Arachnids by Jae C. Choe,Bernard J. Crespi Pdf

Insects and arachnids display the most impressive diversity of mating and social behaviour among all animals. This book investigates sexual competition in these groups, and the variety of ways in which males and females pursue, persuade, manipulate, control and help one another, enabling us to gain a better understanding of how conflicts and confluences of interest evolve together. Each chapter provides a comprehensive review of mating systems in particular insect and arachnid groups, discusses intrinsic and extrinsic factors responsible for observed mating strategies, and suggests fruitful avenues for further research. The book culminates in a synthesis, reviewing the date in terms of the theory of sexual conflict. This broad-based book will be of immense value to students and researchers interested in reproductive strategies, behavioural ecology, entomology and arachnology.

Author : Randy Thornhill,John Alcock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:31951P000575717

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The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems by Randy Thornhill,John Alcock Pdf

Author : Raymond J.C. Cannon
Publisher : CABI
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781789242638

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Courtship and Mating in Butterflies by Raymond J.C. Cannon Pdf

The aim of this book is to present a readable account of butterfly behaviour, based on field observations, great photographs and the latest research. The main focus is on courtship and mating – including perching, searching and territorial behaviour – but to understand these subjects it is necessary to explain how mates are chosen and this requires sections on wing colours and patterns. A chapter on butterfly vision is also essential in terms of how butterflies see the world and each other. There have been exciting discoveries in all of these fields in recent years, including: butterfly vision (butterfly photoreceptors), wing patterns (molecular biology), wing colouration (structural colours and nano-architecture), mating strategies and female choice (ecology and behaviour).

Author : Omkar,Geetanjali Mishra
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781000529999

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Reproductive Strategies in Insects by Omkar,Geetanjali Mishra Pdf

Reproduction is one of the most inherent tasks that all living organisms are actively involved in. It forms the backbone of their existence with all evolutionary energies directed over billion years of creation into maximizing reproductive effort. For so simple and directed a need such as maximizing reproduction, it is interesting to see how much diversity and complexity exists in this task. Each organism despite having the same end goal employs different strategies. The complexities, intricacies and strategies of successful reproduction while being extremely fascinating are equally befuddling. Reproductive Strategies in Insects provides an expansive critical look at the reproductive strategies of the most diverse group of animals, the insects. Insects which inhabit myriad niches in all ecosystems except the oceans, show the most diverse reproductive strategies ranging from simplest to most complex. Reproductive strategies, viz., search for mates, number of mates, display of mate quality, assessment of mate quality, acceptance of mate, rejection of mates, forced copulations, the fight for paternity pre, during and post copula, the modulation of paternity, ovipositional strategies and parental care are described in detail in this book. Also, each strategy in analyzed in relation to its morphological, physiological, ethological, ecological and evolutionary aspects. Features: Covers a wide variety of reproductive strategies, A detailed step by step description of reproductive strategies. Discusses morphological, physiological, ethological, ecological and evolutionary aspects. Modulation of these strategies and responsible modulatory factors are also discussed. Well-illustrated. Recent research results and probable future research directions. This is a niche reference book for ethologists, biologists studying behavioural evolution and entomologists. It may also be used as a textbook for a graduate level course in behaviour.

Author : Leigh W. Simmons
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2019-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780691207032

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Sperm Competition and Its Evolutionary Consequences in the Insects by Leigh W. Simmons Pdf

One hundred years after Darwin considered how sexual selection shapes the behavioral and morphological characteristics of males for acquiring mates, Parker realized that sexual selection continues after mating through sperm competition. Because females often mate with multiple males before producing offspring, selection favors adaptations that allow males to preempt sperm from previous males and to prevent their own sperm from preemption by future males. Since the 1970s, this area of research has seen exponential growth, and biologists now recognize sperm competition as an evolutionary force that drives such adaptations as mate guarding, genital morphology, and ejaculate chemistry across all animal taxa. The insects have been critical to this research, and they still offer the greatest potential to reveal fully the evolutionary consequences of sperm competition. This book analyzes and extends thirty years of theoretical and empirical work on insect sperm competition. It considers both male and female interests in sperm utilization and the sexual conflict that can arise when these differ. It covers the mechanics of sperm transfer and utilization, morphology, physiology, and behavior. Sperm competition is shown to have dramatic effects on adaptation in the context of reproduction as well as far-reaching ramifications on life-history evolution and speciation. Written by a top researcher in the field, this comprehensive, up-to-date review of the evolutionary causes and consequences of sperm competition in the insects will prove an invaluable reference for students and established researchers in behavioral ecology and evolutionary biology.

Author : Darryl T Gwynne,Glenn K Morris
Publisher : Westview Press
Page : 402 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Nature
ISBN : MINN:31951000132945K

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Orthopteran Mating Systems by Darryl T Gwynne,Glenn K Morris Pdf

Author : P. J. Gullan,P. S. Cranston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 584 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-07-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 1444317679

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The Insects by P. J. Gullan,P. S. Cranston Pdf

This established, popular textbook provides a stimulating andcomprehensive introduction to the insects, the animals thatrepresent over half of the planet's biological diversity. In thisnew fourth edition, the authors introduce the key features ofinsect structure, function, behavior, ecology and classification,placed within the latest ideas on insect evolution. Much of thebook is organised around major biological themes - living on theground, in water, on plants, in colonies, and as predators,parasites/parasitoids and prey. A strong evolutionary theme ismaintained throughout. The ever-growing economic importance ofinsects is emphasized in new boxes on insect pests, and in chapterson medical and veterinary entomology, and pest management. Updated'taxoboxes' provide concise information on all aspects of each ofthe 27 major groupings (orders) of insects. Key Features: All chapters thoroughly updated with the latest results frominternational studies Accompanying website with downloadable illustrations and linksto video clips All chapters to include new text boxes of topical issues andstudies Major revision of systematic and taxonomy chapter Still beautifully illustrated with more new illustrations fromthe artist, Karina McInnes A companion resources site is available at ahref="http://www.wiley.com/go/gullan/insects"target="_blank"www.wiley.com/go/gullan/insects/a. This siteincludes: Copies of the figures from the book for downloading, along witha PDF of the captions. Colour versions of key figures from the book A list of useful web links for each chapter, selected by theauthor.

Author : Randy Thornhill,John Alcock
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1985-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0674271815

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The Evolution of Insect Mating Systems by Randy Thornhill,John Alcock Pdf

Author : Martin Jacobson
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1972-01-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : MINN:31951000108742M

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Insect Sex Pheromones by Martin Jacobson Pdf

Occurrence of sex pheromones in the female; Sex pheromones produced by males; Pheromones produced by one sex that lure both sexes (assembling or aggregating scents); Anatomy and physiology of the production glands; The mechanism of attractant perception; Responses to sex pheromones; Influence of age of the insect on production of and response to sex pheromones; Influence of time of day on sex pheromone production and mating; Collection, isolation, and identification of sex pheromones; Synthesis of the sex pheromones; Sex attractants in insect survey; Sex pheromones in insect control.

Author : Franz Engelmann
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781483186535

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The Physiology of Insect Reproduction by Franz Engelmann Pdf

The Physiology of Insect Reproduction provides a comprehensive coverage of insect reproductive system. The title details basic phenomena governing reproductive processes in insects, with the whole spectrum of an insect reproductive cycle. The text first covers insect genitalia, and proceeds to discussing sex determination. Next, the selection talks about the development of unfertilized eggs in insects. The text also deals with gonadal development, along with insect mating behavior. Chapter 7 details the factors that affect egg production and fecundity, while Chapter 8 tackles hormonal control of egg maturation. The ninth chapter covers endocrine influence on reproduction in the male insect. The next chapters discuss oviposition, heterogony, and viviparity. The last two chapters deal with functional hermaphroditism and insect societies, respectively. The book will be of great use to students and researchers in the field of entomology.

Author : Habib Ali,Youming Hou,Muhammad Bilal Tahir
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 403 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781003818281

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Climate Change and Insect Biodiversity by Habib Ali,Youming Hou,Muhammad Bilal Tahir Pdf

Key points - 1 Reviews the effects of climate change on plant-insect interactions 2 Includes topics such insect biodiversity informatics and conservation 3 Discusses food security, pest management, and beneficial and social insects 4 Covers topics like precision agriculture and climate-smart agriculture 5 Provides insights on the relation between agriculture intensification and insect biodiversity