Principles of Insect Morphology

By R.E. Snodgrass

Book Overview

This classic text, first published in 1935, is once again available. Still the standard reference in the English language, Principles of Insect Morphology is considered the author's masterpiece. A talented artist as well as one of the leading entomologists of his day, Robert E. Snodgrass produced a wealth of publications that display an accuracy and precision still unsurpassed.

The 19 chapters in this volume cover each group of insect organs and their associated structures, at the same time providing a coherent morphological view of their fundamental nature and apparent evolution. To accomplish this aim, Snodgrass compares insect organs with those of other arthropods. Each chapter concludes with a glossary of terms. The 319 multipart illustrations are an invaluable source of information and have never been duplicated.

This edition includes a new foreword by George Eickwort, Professor of Entomology at Cornell University, which relates the book to today's courses in insect morphology. Republication of this textbook will provide another generation of students with an essential foundation for their studies in entomology.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801428831
• ISBN13: 9780801428838
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Comstock Publishing
• Length: 768 Pages
• Weight: 2.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Principles of insect morphology

I`m a biologist student and think that it has an old but really good information. And its an excellent book for all the people that its interested to start learnig enthomology, this book its practically the base for insect study.

The classic text for insect morphology

This text is incredibly useful for its many drawings and for providing the vocabulary of this subject. Useful for anyone who is really interested in insect structure and function.

This book has great diagrams!

If you are interested in learning about insect morphology, this is the book to have. Snodgrass's illustrations are used in most of the current books on insects, so he is the first source. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who really wants to learn about how insects are designed and how they function.