Life Cycle and Development of Diptera

Muhammad Sarwar

ISBN 10: 1838802258 / ISBN 13: 9781838802257

Published by Intechopen Sep 2020, 2020

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This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -Diptera, or true flies, are of considerable economic importance, as these flies have a valuable role as scavengers, parasitoids and predators of other insects, pollinators, food for predators, bio-indicators of water quality, and tools for scientific research. In nine chapters, this book examines various aspects of flies of the order Diptera as well as some types of mosquitos and midges. Topics covered include taxonomy, phylogeny, life cycle, feeding habits, population control strategies, and more. A unique chapter on forensic entomology is particularly interesting. Beautifully illustrated and expertly researched, this volume will appeal to entomologists, biologists, and naturalists.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 182 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life Cycle and Development of Diptera
• Publisher: Intechopen Sep 2020
• Publication Date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1838802258
• ISBN 13: 9781838802257
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 17D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 613 grams

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Diptera, or true flies, are of considerable economic importance, as these flies have a valuable role as scavengers, parasitoids and predators of other insects, pollinators, food for predators, bio-indicators of water quality, and tools for scientific research. In nine chapters, this book examines various aspects of flies of the order Diptera as well as some types of mosquitos and midges. Topics covered include taxonomy, phylogeny, life cycle, feeding habits, population control strategies, and more. A unique chapter on forensic entomology is particularly interesting. Beautifully illustrated and expertly researched, this volume will appeal to entomologists, biologists, and naturalists.