Mutualisms and insect conservation

Documenting and understanding intricate ecological interactions involving insects is a central need in conservation, and the specialised and specific nature of many such associations is displayed in this book. Their importance is exemplified in a broad global overview of a major category of interact...

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Main Author New, T. R.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Mutualism (Biology)
Insects > Conservation.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319582924
9783319582917
Physical Description1 online resource

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Table of Contents:
  • Preface; References; Acknowledgements; Contents; Part I: The Meaning and Dynamics of Mutualisms; Reference; Chapter 1: The Scope and Meaning of Mutualisms; 1.1 Introduction; References; Chapter 2: Mechanisms and Maintenance; 2.1 Coextinction and Coevolution: Ecological Specialisation; 2.2 Stability and Integration of Mutualisms; 2.3 Wider Community Stability; References; Part II: Lessons from Classic Mutualisms; References; Chapter 3: Classic Themes: Pollination Mutualisms of Insects and Plants; 3.1 Introduction: Pollination Systems; 3.2 Obligate Pollination Mutualisms.
  • 3.2.1 Figs and Fig Wasps3.2.2 Yuccas and Yucca Moths; 3.2.3 Other Examples; 3.3 Nursery Pollination; 3.4 Broader Perspective; References; Chapter 4: Classic Themes: Ants, Plants and Fungi; 4.1 Introduction: Ant-Plant Interactions; 4.2 Extrafloral Nectaries; 4.3 Food Bodies and Domatia; 4.4 Ant-Epiphytes; 4.5 Ant Gardens; 4.6 Myrmecochory; 4.7 Ants, Plants and Fungi; References; Chapter 5: Classic Themes: Ants and Other Insects
  • Hemiptera; 5.1 Introduction: Trophobiotic Associations; 5.2 Ant-Hemiptera Mutualisms; References; Chapter 6: Classic Themes: Ants and Other Insects
  • Lepidoptera.
  • 6.1 Introduction: Ants and Lycaenid Butterflies6.2 Myrmecophily; References; Chapter 7: Other Insect Mutualisms; 7.1 Introduction: The Remaining Variety; 7.2 Termites and Fungi; 7.3 Beetles and Fungi; 7.4 Mullerian Mimicry; References; Part III: Environmental Impacts and Insect Conservation: Lessons from Mutualisms; References; Chapter 8: Impacts of Alien Invasive Species; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Impacts on Mutualisms; References; Chapter 9: Exploiters of Mutualisms; 9.1 Introduction: Roles of Additional Species; 9.2 Exploiters and Cheaters; 9.3 Protection from Over-Exploitation.
  • 9.4 Changed Communities9.5 Nectar and Pollen Robbers; 9.6 Defences Against Exploiters; References; Chapter 10: Habitat Losses and Conservation of Mutualisms; 10.1 Introduction: Mutualisms in Practical Conservation; 10.2 Mutualisms and Disturbance; 10.3 Community Contexts; 10.4 Fragmentation and Loss of Habitats; 10.5 Climate Change; 10.6 Reintroductions; 10.7 Prospects; References; Index.

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