Priyanka Saxena, Omkar

Kin Recognition And Oviposition Strategies

In Aphidophagous Ladybirds

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Wherever you look around there are vivid enchanting behavioral displays and actions in the animal world. The reason behind many is yet to be explored. Through this book the author ventures to get hold of the behavioral aspects of Kin Recognition and Oviposition Strategies and the myriad reasons governing the phenomenon. Thus, the book deals with two sections;one deals with Kin recognition and inbreeding in Ladybird beetles. Several behavioral patterns like mating, defense, etc. are influenced by this ability probably using chemical cues. And the next section deals with their Oviposition strategies. Even insects try to survive better by selecting the rearing or the Oviposition site by the parents usually the females.Egg deposition must occur at the right time and place as it has far reaching and profound consequences on life history of offsprings. This book comprehends the behavioral aspects and the survival strategies of the potent biocontrol agents, ladybird beetles. It is a valid facet to hypothesize the evolution of parental care in insects. This work will be a pleasure for insect lovers who wish to explore. Lots of valuable information remains concealed till you read this book.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 220mm x 150mm
• ISBN-13: 9783659226892
• ISBN-10: 3659226890
• Artikelnr.: 36617641

Autorenporträt

Dr. Priyanka Saxena,awarded Ph.D in Zoology by University of Lucknow in 2009 and worked as assistant professor for three years in Isabella Thoburn College.Professor Dr.Omkar,Department of Zoology,University of Lucknow,India,a renowned scientist and educator,is an eminent figure in the field of Biocontrol. This work was done under his supervision.