Mosquitoes of the World. Vol. 1
- Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
- Published In : Baltimore
- Illustrations : 168 col plates, 199 b/w illus
Description:
Vol. 1 contains a review of the biology and diversity of mosquitoes. Biology is treated in the following chapters: Evolution; Nomenclature; Distribution; Development; Dormancy; Mosquito Movement; Feeding and Nutrition; Excretion; Copulation; Insemination; Egg Development and Oviposition.
The chapters on biology are followed by a well-illustrated summary of the characteristics of all 41 genera and of representative species of mosquitoes. This treatment of the morphological diversity of mosquitoes is accompanied by a glossary of all morphological terms used.
Condition
Vg. As new.
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