The Thorax of Insects and the Articulation of the Wings (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert E. Snodgrass

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265891663 ISBN 13: 9780265891667

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover how the insect thorax shapes wings and movement, with clear explanations you can trust.

This detailed examination explains the thorax as a sequence of segments, sclerites, and pleura. It discusses how parts are named, how they evolved, and how wing veins and wing bases relate to the notum and pleurum across many insect orders. You’ll see how early ideas about segmentation were refined by later work, and how current concepts aim for consistent terminology while recognizing natural variation.

• Learn how the head, thorax, and abdomen relate to wing development and articulation
• See how different insect groups show unique thoracic structures and wing connections
• Understand the role of sclerites, pleura, and notum in shaping movement and flight
• Get a historical and anatomical perspective on nomenclature and comparative anatomy

Ideal for students, teachers, and curious readers who want a clear view of thoracic structure, wing articulation, and related anatomy across insects.

1. Structural anatomy: sclerites, pleura, notum, and their connections


2. Wing articulation and the bases of wings across orders


3. Historical approaches to naming and the move toward homology


4. Comparative views across Apterae and winged insects

Ideal for readers of scientific reference and those studying insect biology, anatomy, or evolution.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265891663
• ISBN 13: 9780265891667
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 153