Insect From Outer Space - Kathirithamby, Jeyaraney

Comprehensive Account Of Strepsiptera Biology, Including Their Taxonomy, Morphology, Fine Structure, Physiology, And Behaviour, Ranging From Genes To Phylogeny Beautifully Illustrated In Full Color Throughout, With Original Up-to-date Material From The Authors Research Collection, Insect From Outer Space: The Biology Of Strepsiptera Is The First Book To Provide A Comprehensive Guide To The Unique Biology Of An Intriguing Group Of Parasitoids That, Until Relatively Recently, Have Remained Something Of A Mystery In Terms Of Both Phenotype And Genotype. The Author Explores The Exciting Biology And Life History Of These Extraordinary Insect Parasitoids. In Addition, The Book Provides A History Of Each Family, And An Account Of The Questions Surrounding The Evolution Of Strepsiptera, Explaining Their Position Within The Phylogeny Of Insects.