The Role of Ground Beetles in Ecological and Environmental Studies.

Stork, N.E. (Ed.).

ISBN 10: 0946707332 / ISBN 13: 9780946707331

Published by 1st. Ed. Pub. Intercept. 1990

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pp.xx, 424 with b/w. maps, figs., and tables. 8vo. A fine hardback.

Seller Inventory # 56359

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Role of Ground Beetles in Ecological and Environmental Studies.
• Publisher: 1st. Ed. Pub. Intercept. 1990
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0946707332
• ISBN 13: 9780946707331
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • Entomology Other insects

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Synopsis

Ground beetles (Coleoptera: Carabidae) are a group of insects which have a considerable importance in a range of biological fields. Because of their general ease of capture, identification and culturing, they have provided good models for those in the field of studying population dynamics of insects. In recent years, they have been a focus for ecologists and others concerned with agricultural practices, pest control and conservation.

About the Author

Dr. Travis Stork is an Emmy(r)-nominated host of the award-winning talk show The Doctors, and a board-certified emergency medicine physician. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Duke University as a member of Phi Beta Kappa and earned his M.D. with honors from the University of Virginia, being elected into the prestigious honor society of Alpha Omega Alpha for outstanding academic achievement. Based on his experiences as an ER physician, Dr. Stork is passionate about teaching people simple methods to prevent illness before it happens with the goal of maximizing time spent enjoying life while minimizing time spent as a "patient." Dr. Stork is a New York Times #1 bestselling author of The Doctor s Diet, The Doctor s Diet Cookbook, The Lean Belly Prescription, and The Doctor Is In: A 7-Step Prescription for Optimal Wellness. An avid outdoorsman, Dr. Stork is a devotee of mountain and road biking, whitewater kayaking and hiking with his 15 year old dog, Nala.