Insect Morphology and Phylogeny: A Textbook for Students of Entomology

Walter de Gruyter, 2014

Overview

Recent advancements in technology have spurred a significant renaissance in insect morphology, enabling the synthesis of genomic data with centuries of morphological and developmental information. Understanding insect morphology is crucial for tracing the evolution of all life forms. In the current era of phylogenomics, morphological data is vital for corroborating molecular findings, testing evolutionary hypotheses, and classifying fossil insects. This textbook offers a comprehensive examination of Hexapoda structures and phylogeny.

Who it's for

• Students of entomology and biology
• Researchers in evolutionary biology and phylogenomics
• Professionals working with insect systematics

Key features

• Detailed overview of general insect morphology
• Includes scanning electron micrographs and 3-D reconstructions
• Covers innovative morphological techniques like µ-computer tomography
• Treats insect development and phylogenetic methods
• Provides taxon-specific morphological information for all insect Orders
• Features a comprehensive morphological glossary