The Insects: Structure and Function

by Reginald F. Chapman

The Insects takes a detailed look at how insects function as animals. This textbook brings together basic anatomy and physiology and relates them to behavior. Coverage emphasizes the roles of different functional systems in the context of the whole organism using studies of many different species as examples. Unlike other texts, The Insects does not dwell on classification, opting instead to take an in-depth look at physiology, providing any biologist with a better basic understanding of how insects work. A long-awaited update of a well established standard text and respected reference work for students and researchers in zoology, entomology and physiology, this fourth edition has been rewritten throughout, while retaining the successful structure of the earlier editions. Illustrations have been augmented with electron micrographs, and expanded reference sections will make this volume a valuable addition to all biologists' bookshelves.

Genres: Nonfiction, Textbooks, Biology

788 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1969

About the author

Reginald Frederick Chapman (2 July 1930 – 2 May 2003) was an English entomologist who later worked at the University of Arizona. He wrote a landmark textbook on the anatomy and physiology of insects, The Insects- Structure and Function.

Source: Wikipedia

Reviews

[Zepp · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect reference for insect physiology. A handful of browses reveals the work and workings of the natural world without sacrificing the wonder and mystery of it all.

[Kwezi Tabaro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wonderful read! Gives you a peek into insect physiology and its relation to the overall structure and function of insects--the world's most diverse living species. Too bad I may not get time to read it cover to cover, owing to my commitments elsewhere this semester, but I would advise any aspiring Entomologist/Zoology major to have a look at this before they leave the course.

On the downside, Chapman is a little too detailed for my own liking. But hey, I know some book worms, graduate students out there will find it "acceptable."

Good read!