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Neotropical Ceratopogonidae: (Diptera: Insecta) (Aquatic Biodiversity in Latin America) by por Art Borkent & Gustavo R. Spinelli is a nonfiction available to read on EtoBox.

What is Neotropical Ceratopogonidae: (Diptera: Insecta) (Aquatic Biodiversity in Latin America) about?

This book brings together, for the first time, all known information on the 51 genera and 1095 described Neotropical species of biting midges. An overview of the group includes a discussion of bionomics, adaptations of the various life stages, habitats, their ecological roles (including disease transmission), collecting and preparation techniques, zoogeography and classification. A key to adults (including males) provides the first key to all the genera of this region. Limited keys to eggs and larvae are presented. Keys are written in both English and Spanish. A table of all previous descriptions of immatures and a catalog of all Neotropical species is included. This book will be of interest to systematists, ecologists, medical entomologists and students wishing to undertake innovative research in a remarkably interesting and instructive group of insects.

Who reads Neotropical Ceratopogonidae: (Diptera: Insecta) (Aquatic Biodiversity in Latin America)?

It is typically read by self-directed learners exploring a subject in depth.

Common subject areas: history, science, philosophy, social sciences.

Author
por Art Borkent & Gustavo R. Spinelli
Publisher
Pensoft Pub; PENSOFT
Published
2007
Language
EN
ISBN
9781281431905
Category
nonfiction
Subjects
Nature, Biology, Science

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