Textbook Of Insect Physiology And Morphology

by M.I. Naved Naved

Overview

An insect uses its digestive system to extract nutrients and other substances from the food it consumes. Most of this food is ingested in the form of macromolecules and other complex substances which must be broken down by catabolic reactions into smaller molecules before being used by cells of the body for energy, growth, or reproduction. This break-down process is known as digestion. Insect blood or haemolymph’s main function is that of transport and it bathes the insect’s body organs. Making up usually less than 25% of an insect’s body weight, it transports hormones, nutrients and wastes and has a role in, osmoregulation, temperature control, immunity, storage and skeletal function. The present book give descriptive material on morphological and taxonomical diversity of insects. A thorough knowledge on insects is provided by effective manner in this book. Hence, the book is useful guide to students and teachers in the field of entomology and environmental sciences.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789354120244
Publisher:	Arts & Science Academic Publishing
Publication date:	06/30/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	278
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Dr. M.A. Alam has completed his Ph.D. from CSAUAT Kanpur (U.P.). Authored several books, he has participated in several National and International Seminars. At present, he is Professor at College of Agriculture, Rewa of Agriculture under Jawaharlal Nehru Agriculture University, Jabalpur (M.P.).