Insect Physiology and Biochemistry, Second Edition

Based on nearly 40 years of teaching, this new edition of a best-selling text presents new findings that challenge the conventional wisdom and considers their impact on not just the field of entomology, but across species. It features new chapters on insect immunity, insect flight, insect vision, and diapause in insects, and includes updated and additional information on insect hormones and development. Providing a clear description of the principles, fundamentals, and terminology of insect physiology, this comprehensive resource offers an in-depth discussion of the relationship between insect physiology and animal behavior and ecology. This volume contains more than 2000 updated references and new color illustrations.