Neotropical Insect Galls

Fernandes, Geraldo Wilson; Santos, Jean Carlos

The book brings to light the most recent findings on the biogeography, biodiversity, host plant induction and natural history of gall inducing insects in the Neotropical region. We attempt to summarize the work done so far in the region, promote several syntheses on many aspects such as host induction, host specialization, distribution among the several vegetation types and zones, the origin of super hosts and the mechanisms leading to geographical patterns in their distribution. Furthermore, the book constructs new perspectives for deeper understanding of galling insect evolutionary ecology and biogeopgraphy in the region.

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2014-07-11

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9789401787826

DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-8783-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 550