Overview
The first book focusing on the behavioral ecology of aquatic insects in their different life cycles
Discusses biotic and abiotic interactions, sexual selection, and evolution of behavioral strategies
Presents applied case studies where aquatic insects are used as bio indicators of environmental quality and inspire new technologies
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Table of contents (17 chapters)
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
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About this book
This book presents a broad view of the ecology and behavior of aquatic insects, raising awareness of this conspicuous and yet little known fauna that inhabits inland waterbodies such as rivers, lakes and streams, and is particularly abundant and diverse in tropical ecosystems. The chapters address topics such as distribution, dispersal, territoriality, mating behavior, parental care and the role of sensory systems in the response to external and internal cues. In the context of ecology, it discusses aquatic insects as bio indicators that may be used to assess environmental disturbances, either in protected or urban areas, and provides insights into how genetic connectivity can support the development of novel conservation strategies. It also explores how aquatic insects can inspire solutions for various problems faced by modern society, presenting examples in the fields of material science, optics, sensorics and robotics.
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Kleber Del Claro is an ethologist and full professor at the Federal University of Uberlandia (Brazil). He is an expert in behavioral ecology interactions. His fascination with aquatic insects began ten years ago when he became involved in a project to save the “Veredas,” an endangered aquatic system in the Brazilian savanna.
Rhainer Guillermo has been an entomologist and associate professor at the Federal University of São Carlos since 2015. His research is focused on the biodiversity of Odonata and Plecoptera with an emphasis in morphology, taxonomy, and behavior.
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Aquatic Insects
Book Subtitle: Behavior and Ecology
Editors: Kleber Del-Claro, Rhainer Guillermo
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-16327-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2019
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-030-16326-6Published: 26 June 2019
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-16329-7Published: 15 August 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-16327-3Published: 10 June 2019
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XI, 438
Number of Illustrations: 46 b/w illustrations, 70 illustrations in colour
Topics: Entomology, Ecosystems, Animal Ecology, Biodiversity, Evolutionary Biology