The Biology of Mosquitoes

by Alan N. Clements

Overview

Volume 1: Development, Nutrition and Reproduction reviews the embryology, growth and metamorphosis of mosquitoes, the nutrition of larvae and adults, and egg production by the adults females. Physiological adaptations of larvae to their aquatic environment are also described. Volume 1 was published by Chapman and Hall in 1992.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780851993744
Publisher:	CABI
Publication date:	01/01/1992
Series:	CABI Series
Edition description:	Revised ed.
Pages:	532
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.75(h) x (d)

About the Author

Alan N. Clements is Emeritus Professor of Medical Entomology, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Editorial Reviews

"There can be few mosquito biologists who would not learn much by reading this book..... Professor Clements is to be congratulated on his achievement in making such a vast body of knowledge so readily available." — Entomological Research

"This volume will long serve as a guide for everyone dealing with mosquitos and other Diptera of medical and veterinary importance."—Science

"...surpassingly accurate and eminently readable..... deserves a prominent place on the reading lists of introductory as well as advanced courses dealing with vector biology." — Medical and Veterinary Entomology

From the Publisher

From reviews of the previous volumes:
"The Biology of Mosquitoes will form an essential source for years to come. Professor Clements’ masterly compilation constitutes an indispensable guide for all culicidologists, whether their interests be academic or applied."

Antenna: Bulletin of the Royal Entomological Society - Philip Corbet