Insect Metamorphosis

Author : Xavier Belles
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128130216

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Insect Metamorphosis: From Natural History to Regulation of Development and Evolution explores the origin of metamorphosis, how it evolved, and how it is it regulated. The book discusses insect metamorphosis as a key innovation in insect evolution. With most of the present biodiversity on Earth composed of metamorphosing insects—approximately 1 million species currently described, with another 10-30 million still waiting to be discovered, the book delves into misconceptions and past treatments. In addition, the topic of integrating insect metamorphosis into the theory of evolution by natural selection as noted by Darwin in his On the Origin of Species is also discussed. Users will find this to be a comprehensive and updated review on insect metamorphosis, covering biological, physiological and molecular facets, with an emphasis on evolutionary aspects. Features updated knowledge from the past decade on the mechanisms of action of juvenile hormone, the main doorkeeper of insect metamorphosis Aids researchers in entomology or developmental biology dealing with specialized aspects of metamorphosis Provides applied entomologists with recently updated data, especially on regulation, to better face the problems of pest control and management Gives general evolutionary biologists context on the process of metamorphosis in its larger scope

Author : Franz Kafka
Publisher : Saptarshee Prakashan
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2023-04-06
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Pdf

Author : Ron Goor,Nancy Goor,Goor,Ron And Nancy Goor
Publisher : Aladdin Paperbacks
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0689821964

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Insect Metamorphosis by Ron Goor,Nancy Goor,Goor,Ron And Nancy Goor Pdf

Spectacular, full-color photos and a carefully written text explain the complex process by which an insect becomes an adult.

Author : V. B. Wrigglesworth
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 167 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781107502376

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The Physiology of Insect Metamorphosis by V. B. Wrigglesworth Pdf

This book argues that the metamorphosis of insects is just a 'particularly striking example of the polymorphism which is universal among animals'.

Author : Ron Goor,Nancy Goor
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Insects
ISBN : 0022749322

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Insect Metamorphosis by Ron Goor,Nancy Goor Pdf

Explains how insects grow, describing the various stages of incomplete and complete metamorphosis.

Author : Maria Sibylla Merian
Publisher : Lannoo Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Botany
ISBN : 940143378X

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Metamorphosis insectorum Surinamensium 1705 by Maria Sibylla Merian Pdf

This is a full-size facsimile of the magnum opus of Maria Sibylla Merian, a significant contributor to the field of entomology because of her careful observations and documentation of the metamorphosis of the butterfly. Merian, a German naturalist and scientific illustrator, was one of the foremost female scientists of the 17th century. In 1705, she published Metamorphosis Insectorum Surinamensium, for which she became famous. No more than 30 copies of this masterwork are left worldwide.

Author : Franz Kafka
Publisher : Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2021-03-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789390960248

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Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka Pdf

Franz Kafka, the author has very nicely narrated the story of Gregou Samsa who wakes up one day to discover that he has metamorphosed into a bug. The book concerns itself with the themes of alienation and existentialism. The author has written many important stories, including ‘The Judgement’, and much of his novels ‘Amerika’, ‘The Castle’, ‘The Hunger Artist’. Many of his stories were published during his lifetime but many were not. Over the course of the 1920s and 30s Kafka’s works were published and translated instantly becoming landmarks of twentieth-century literature. Ironically, the story ends on an optimistic note, as the family puts itself back together. The style of the book epitomizes Kafka’s writing. Kafka very interestingly, used to present an impossible situation, such as a man’s transformation into an insect, and develop the story from there with perfect realism and intense attention to detail. The Metamorphosis is an autobiographical piece of writing, and we find that parts of the story reflect Kafka’s own life.

Author : Robert E. Snodgrass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015006118114

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Insect Metamorphosis by Robert E. Snodgrass Pdf

Author : Lawrence Irwin Gilbert
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 0123751365

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Insect Development by Lawrence Irwin Gilbert Pdf

The publication of the extensive 7-volume work Comprehensive Molecular Insect Science has provided library customers and their end-users with a complete reference encompassing important developments and achievements in modern insect science including reviews on the ecdysone receptor, lipocalins, and bacterial toxins. This derivative from the major reference work, Insect Development: Metamorphosis, Molting and Morphogenesis, presents a new opportunity for the end user who desires to purchase a comprehensive yet affordable work on these important aspects of insect development. Timeless articles by a host of respected contributors in the field cover such topics as embryonic development, hormonal control of form and function of the nervous system, programmed cell death, organization of the endocrine system, and much more. Articles specially selected by the known and respected editor-in-chief of the original major reference work Classic reviews offer essential coverage of development as it relates to metamorphosis, molting and morphogenesis Introduction by the editor puts the selected body of work in context, highlighting the need for entomologists, developmental biologists and related researchers to have these valuable reviews in their personal collection

Author : Hang Chen,Qin Lu,Xiaofei Ling,Jinwen Zhang,Weifeng Ding,Ni Liu,Pengfei Liu,Weiwei Wang,Juan Liu
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022-12-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781527591653

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Genetic Diversity and Metamorphosis of White Wax Scale Insects by Hang Chen,Qin Lu,Xiaofei Ling,Jinwen Zhang,Weifeng Ding,Ni Liu,Pengfei Liu,Weiwei Wang,Juan Liu Pdf

How did ancestral arthropods successfully diversify to colonize the land? How do insects use their wings to exploit terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems by metamorphosis? The causes and consequences of metamorphosis are still poorly understood in biology. This collection of essays examines the molecular basis underlying the metamorphosis regulation of the white wax scale insect (WWS), a fascinating insect that undergoes different metamorphoses between males and females. It shows that the WWS has produced great economic or medical benefits for human beings for thousands of years. This book provides interesting information for scientific and technical personnel, as well as undergraduate and graduate students engaged in entomology, molecular biology and biogeography.

Author : Franz Kafka
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 107 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2013-11-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788074849657

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The Metamorphosis + In the Penal Colony (2 contemporary translations by Ian Johnston) by Franz Kafka Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: “The Metamorphosis + In the Penal Colony (2 contemporary translations by Ian Johnston)” contains 2 books in one volume and is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Metamorphosis is a novella by Franz Kafka, first published in 1915. It has been cited as one of the seminal works of fiction of the 20th century and is studied in colleges and universities across the Western world. The story begins with a traveling salesman, Gregor Samsa, waking to find himself transformed (metamorphosed) into a large, monstrous insect-like creature. The cause of Samsa's transformation is never revealed, and Kafka never did give an explanation. The rest of Kafka's novella deals with Gregor's attempts to adjust to his new condition as he deals with being burdensome to his parents and sister, who are repulsed by the horrible, verminous creature Gregor has become. "In the Penal Colony" is a short story by Franz Kafka written in German in October 1914, and first published in October 1919. The story is set in an unnamed penal colony. Internal clues and the setting on an island suggest Octave Mirbeau's The Torture Garden as an influence. As in some of Kafka's other writings, the narrator in this story seems detached from, or perhaps numbed by, events that one would normally expect to be registered with horror. In the Penal Colony describes the last use of an elaborate torture and execution device that carves the sentence of the condemned prisoner on his skin before letting him die, all in the course of twelve hours. As the plot unfolds, the reader learns more and more about the machine, including its origin and original justification. Franz Kafka (1883 – 1924) was a German-language writer of novels and short stories, regarded by critics as one of the most influential authors of the 20th century. Kafka strongly influenced genres such as existentialism. Most of his works, such as The Metamorphosis, The Trial, and The Castle, are filled with the themes and archetypes of alienation, physical and psychological brutality, parent–child conflict, characters on a terrifying quest, labyrinths of bureaucracy, and mystical transformations.

Author : Sir Vincent Brian Wigglesworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Insects
ISBN : OCLC:1943977

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The Physiology of Insect Metamorphosis by Sir Vincent Brian Wigglesworth Pdf

Author : Vincent Brian Wigglesworth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1954
Category : Insects
ISBN : LCCN:nun01618900

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The Physiology of Insect Metamorphosis by Vincent Brian Wigglesworth Pdf

Author : David A. Grimaldi
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-08-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780691243108

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The Complete Insect by David A. Grimaldi Pdf

A beautifully illustrated exploration of the world’s most extraordinary animals With an astounding 3.5 million species occupying virtually every habitat on Earth, insects are one of the most diverse groups of animals on the planet, from the humble bee to the agile praying mantis. Taking you inside the extraordinary world of insects, The Complete Insect explores all aspects of the natural history of these remarkable creatures, providing a close-up look at their fascinating anatomy, physiology, evolution, ecology, behavior, and more. It features hundreds of stunning color photographs and illustrations and draws on a broad range of examples, from familiar ants to iridescent jewel beetles. A celebration of the rich complexity of insect life, The Complete Insect is a must-have book for insect enthusiasts and armchair naturalists. An absorbing, wide-ranging, and beautiful exploration of the fascinating natural history of insects Features a wealth of stunning full-color photographs from the field Includes photomicrographs and electron micrographs that offer a rare view of normally invisible structures Examines the complex relationship between humans and insects Integrates physiological adaptations with ecology and behavior

Author : Robert E. Snodgrass
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-06-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1258378574

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Insect Metamorphosis by Robert E. Snodgrass Pdf