Arthropod Collection and Identification: Laboratory and Field Techniques [Paperback]

Timothy Gibb (Author), Christian Oseto (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0123695457 | ISBN-13: 978-0123695451 | Publication Date: November 23, 2005 | Edition: 1

Arthropods are the most numerous and diverse group of animals and studying these organisms requires the use of specialized equipment and specific procedures. This
text describes effective methods and equipment for collecting, identifying, rearing, examining, and preserving insects and mites, and for storing and caring for specimens in collections. It also provides instructions for the construction of many kinds of collecting equipment, traps, rearing cages, and storage units, as well as updated and illustrated keys for identification of the classes of arthropods and the orders of insects. Such information not only aids hobbyists and professionals in preparing insect collections, but it has become essential in documenting and standardizing collections of entomological evidence in forensic as well as pest management sciences.

* Over 400 professionally drawn illustrations
* Identification keys to find arthropod orders
* Comprehensive reading list
* Detailed glossary of terms

Editorial Reviews

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"This book, with complete coverage of collecting and preserving techniques, is long overdue." - Dr. W. Wyatt Hoback, University of Nebraska at Kearney, U.S.A.

"At last there is a book that adequately covers the essentials of Arthropod collecting techniques. I will most certainly make this a required textbook when it becomes available. This book will save instructors time and materials." - Paul Choate, University of Florida, Gainesville, U.S.A.

"This text will become one of the standards found on every entomologist's bookshelf. I especially like the explanation of ordinal name derivatives that are given for each order and for many glossary terms." - Steve Mroczkiewicz, Syngenta Crop Protection, Attica, Indiana, U.S.A.

"Arthropod Collection and Identification is an outstanding resource for serious collectors. Written by premier entomologists, this comprehensive collection and identification book has excellent drawings that clearly illustrate the steps involved in creating your own collection." - Natalie Carroll, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A.

Book Description

The most current and comprehensive manual on the market for collecting, indentifying, rearing, examining, and preserving insects and mites.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Academic Press; 1 edition (November 23, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0123695457
• ISBN-13: 978-0123695451
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #104,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Insect Collection and Identification, December 18, 2009

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J. Bishop "3985 Steam" (CO USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Arthropod Collection and Identification: Laboratory and Field Techniques (Paperback)

A good reference for collection, preservation, and curation techniques. The book includes a contemporary order-level binomial identification key. The text is non-technical and easy to use. A worthy addition to my entomology reference texts.

12 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Carlos, February 20, 2007

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Carlos - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arthropod Collection and Identification: Laboratory and Field Techniques (Paperback)

the title is erroneous
must be "Insect Collection and ..." because the others arthropods only are mentioned occasionally.
If you search information over collection, handling and identification of arachnids, myriapods and others, this is not your book

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars correction, May 7, 2009

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CD RILEY (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Arthropod Collection and Identification: Laboratory and Field Techniques (Paperback)

Carlos is way wrong here.

This book contains insect as well as other arthropod information. It would be incorrect to title this as insects.
The book is great. Full of much needed information.
I give it a 'ten".