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Author : Rosemond Jean Stout Musser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Dragonflies
ISBN : ERDC:35925002487038
Author : R. Jean Musser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1962
Category : Dragonflies
ISBN : OCLC:917765340
Author : B.K. Tyagi
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2007-10-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789387913356
Dragonflies (Odonata), represented by over 6000 known species, are unique insects. In more than one feature they differ, at the very first glance, from all other insect superorders including their nearest allies, the mayflies (Ephemeropteroidea). The Zygoptera and Anisoptera, on the other hand, are the dominant groups. Being voracious predators in both immature (aquatic) and adult (aerial) stages they are important elements of all, except the drier (or high alpine) environments in temperate and tropical regions, occupying a position at the apex of the food chain of invertebrate life. Many dragonfly species are tested biological control agents for several disease-transmitting vector mosquitoes, especially Aedes species. They are also ideal organisms to be used as indicators of water pollution and contamination. Many species serve as intermediate hosts of fluke parasites of birds, and thus are important in the transmission of parasitic diseases, especially of domestic poultry and wild ducks. Because of their unique morphology and physiology, dragonflies are used extensively in the study of many biological phenomena. All these subjects are discussed in this unique book comprising twenty three articles written by expert odonatologists from different parts of the world. The book is written in a lucid and comprehensible language, and will likely be useful to both the professional and amateur alike.
Author : Kenneth J. Tennessen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 627 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319977768
This monograph is the first of its kind devoted entirely to the dragonfly nymphs of North America north of Mexico, the focus being accurate identification of the 330 species of Anisoptera that occur in the region. Nymphal external morphology is described and illustrated in detail, and all terms needed to navigate the dichotomous keys are defined. Species are tabulated with references that provide the most detailed, accurate descriptions for each; species that are inadequately described are so indicated. The key separating the seven families in the region contains several new characters. The families are then covered separately: Aeshnidae (13 genera), Gomphidae (17 genera), Petaluridae (2 genera), Cordulegastridae (2 genera), Macromiidae (2 genera), Corduliidae (7 genera), and Libellulidae (29 genera). Each family is further characterized, followed by a generic key. A drawing of the habitus and diagnostic details for each genus are provided, along with additional diagnostic remarks and notes on habitat and life cycle; for each genus, a map shows its geographic distribution in North America. Full-grown nymphs of all known species of each genus are keyed and diagnosed; characters that apply to earlier instars are noted. Morphological variation in character states was analyzed in order to assess the reliability of previously utilized characters and to discover new characters. Most of the characters used to distinguish all levels of taxa are illustrated; a total of 702 figures, comprising 1,800 original drawings, along with selected photographs where necessary for clarity, accompany the keys. Measurements of total length, head width, and other variables for each species are provided in tables. Difficulties with past keys and descriptions, including errors, omissions and other shortcomings, are addressed. The importance of nymph characters in helping solve generic and specific distinctions and their role in phylogenetic studies is emphasized. Methods for collecting, rearing, and preserving dragonfly nymphs and exuviae are presented. The final chapter discusses research opportunities on North American Anisoptera nymphs, including taxonomic needs, studies on structure and function, life history and microhabitat, water quality indices and conservation efforts. The habitus drawings of all genera are arranged according to family in five plates (Appendix I); although the book is intended as a lab manual, these plates conveniently allow for comparison based on nymph shape making field identification to genus possible in many cases. Appendix II contains a brief history of dragonfly nymph studies in North America. A glossary and an index to scientific names are included.
Author : Rosser W. Garrison,Natalia von Ellenrieder,Jerry A. Louton
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 383 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2006-09-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780801891786
Winner of the Single Volume Reference/Science award of the Professional and Scholarly Publishing Awards given by the Association of American Publishers Dragonfly Genera of the New World is a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive guide to the taxonomy and ecology of dragonflies in North, Middle, and South America. A reference of the highest quality, this book reveals the striking beauty and complexity of this diverse order. Although Odonata—dragonflies and damselflies—are among the most studied groups of insects, until now there has been no reliable means to identify the New World genera of either group. This volume provides fully illustrated and up-to-date keys for all dragonfly genera with descriptive text for each genus, accompanied by distribution maps and 1,595 diagnostic illustrations, including wing patterns and characteristics of the genitalia. For entomologists, limnologists, and ecologists, Dragonfly Genera of the New World is an indispensable resource for field identification and laboratory research.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Hydrology
ISBN : OSU:32435084486935
Author : Phillip E. Greeson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Aquatic biology
ISBN : MINN:31951D032545067
Author : Cynthia Berger
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-03-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811751063
• First title in Stackpole Books' new Wild Guide series • A complete, expert introduction to the world of dragonflies and also covers damselflies • Detailed color drawings of different species and behaviors Dazzling in appearance, idiosyncratic in behavior, dragonflies and damselflies have long captured the imaginations of nature lovers. In this illustrated natural history guide, Cynthia Berger takes the reader on a whirlwind trip through the lives of these intriguing insects, from their birth underwater (where they actually spend most of their lives as ferocious nymphs) to their miraculous transformation into free-flying adults. Features a field guide to the most common North American species--including life-size silhouettes for easy identification--as well as tips for observing dragonflies in the wild and attracting them to your backyard.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Wildlife conservation
ISBN : MINN:30000010624637
Author : Edmund M. Walker,Philip S. Corbet
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781442638785
Dr. Walker and Dr. Corbet make a signal contribution in gathering together all available information on the dragonflies of Canada and Alaska. The order as a whole and the zygoptera are covered. The treatment is not confined to taxonomy and geographical distribution, but includes data on habitats, seasons of adult life, and brief notes on habits when these are available.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Colorado River
ISBN : UCR:31210010774253
The development of water and other natural resources in the Upper Colorado River Basin will continue to have an impact on the ecology of this unique ecosystem. Numerous water-development projects have been completed on the river, others are in progress, and still others are contemplated, to provide water necessary for municipalities, irrigated agriculture, and energy production. Although much information is already available on this river, it is widely scattered in the published literature and unpublished reports of various state and federal agencies. This annotated bibliography contains 1,109 published or readily available unpublished references that should be useful in decisions regarding effective management of the Upper Colorado River Basin. Selected key words were assigned to all references and indexed for ease of locating references on particular subjects.
Author : R. Bruce Bury,C. Kenneth Dodd,Gary M. Fellers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : STANFORD:36105113703289
Author : Grant De Jong
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2018-07-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781387872305
The Black Hills, straddling the border between southwestern South Dakota and northeastern Wyoming, represent an ecological "island" of mountainous terrain in the midst of the Great Plains. Streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds are abundant, yet the aquatic insect fauna inhabiting those ecosystems has not previously been compiled in a single document. This work demonstrates that the known fauna of 95 families, 335 genera, and 447 species-level aquatic insect taxa has a curious mix of eastern, western, northern, and southern biogeographic affinities, yet many significant data gaps remain, and this work can only represent a starting point. The Black Hills beckon more curious naturalists to come and add to our knowledge.
Author : James George Needham,Minter Jackson Westfall,Michael L. May
Publisher : Scientific Publishers
Page : 657 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Dragonflies
ISBN : 0945417993
Author : Edmund M. Walker
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1958-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781442638778
Dr. Walker makes a signal contribution in gathering together all available information on the dragonflies of Canada and Alaska. The order as a whole and the zygoptera are covered. The treatment is not confined to taxonomy and geographical distribution, but includes data on habitats, seasons of adult life, and brief notes on habits when these are available.