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Author Samways, Michael J.

Title Insect diversity conservation / Michael J. Samways.

Publication Info. Cambridge, UK ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 342 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Physical Medium polychrome
Description text file
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 266-315) and index.
Contents The Need for Insect Diversity Conservation -- Ethical foundation for insect conservation -- The special case of insects in conservation biology -- Insects and the conservation of ecosystem processes -- Insects and the Changing World -- Degradation and fragmentation of ecosystems -- Responses by insects to the changing land mosaic -- Threats from invasive aliens, biological control, and genetic engineering -- Global climate change and synergistic impacts -- Conserving and Managing Insect Diversity -- Methods, approaches, and prioritization criteria -- Mapping, inventorying, and monitoring -- Managing for insect diversity -- Restoration of insect diversity -- Conventions and social issues in insect diversity conservation.
Summary Insects dominate and maintain the world around us. Yet their diversity and future survival is being challenged by the impact of humans. This book examines the ethical foundation of why we should conserve insects and their habitats, it addresses the threats they face, and proposes ways to maintain insect diversity.
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Subject Insects -- Ecology.
Insects -- Ecology.
Insects -- Conservation.
Insects.
Biodiversity conservation.
Biodiversity conservation.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Other Form: Print version: Samways, Michael J. Insect diversity conservation. Cambridge, UK ; New York, NY : Cambridge University Press, 2005 0521783380 0521789478 (DLC) 2004048882 (OCoLC)55955479
ISBN 0511081030 (electronic book)
9780511081033 (electronic book)
0511080271 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader)
9780511080272 (electronic book ; Adobe Reader)
9780511614163 (electronic book)
0511614160 (electronic book)
1280955945
9781280955945
Standard No. 0780511081033