The Insects (PDF)

This established, popular textbook provides a stimulating and
comprehensive introduction to the insects, the animals that
represent over half of the planet's biological diversity. In this
new fourth edition, the authors introduce the key features of
insect structure, function, behavior, ecology and classification,
placed within the latest ideas on insect evolution. Much of the
book is organised around major biological themes - living on the
ground, in water, on plants, in colonies, and as predators,
parasites/parasitoids and prey. A strong evolutionary theme is
maintained throughout. The ever-growing economic importance of
insects is emphasized in new boxes on insect pests, and in chapters
on medical and veterinary entomology, and pest management. Updated
'taxoboxes' provide concise information on all aspects of each of
the 27 major groupings (orders) of insects.

Key Features:

* All chapters thoroughly updated with the latest results from
international studies

* Accompanying website with downloadable illustrations and links
to video clips

* All chapters to include new text boxes of topical issues and
studies

* Major revision of systematic and taxonomy chapter

* Still beautifully illustrated with more new illustrations from
the artist, Karina McInnes

A companion resources site is available at href="http://www.wiley.com/go/gullan/insects"
target="_blank">www.wiley.com/go/gullan/insects. This site
includes:

* Copies of the figures from the book for downloading, along with
a PDF of the captions.

* Colour versions of key figures from the book

* A list of useful web links for each chapter, selected by the
author.