{"product_id":"cockroaches-ecology-behavior-and-natural-history-paperback","title":"Cockroaches: Ecology, Behavior, and Natural History - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eWilliam J. Bell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLouis M. Roth\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eChristine A. Nalepa\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe essential volume on cockroach biology and behavior.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cockroach is truly an evolutionary wonder. This definitive volume provides a complete overview of suborder Blattaria, highlighting the diversity of these amazing insects in their natural environments. Beginning with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, the book explores the fascinating natural history and behavior of cockroaches, describing\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003etheir various colors, sizes, and shapes, as well as how they move on land, in water, and through the air. In addition to habitat use, diet, reproduction, and behavior, Cockroaches covers aspects of cockroach biology, such as the relationship between cockroaches and microbes, termites as social cockroaches, and the ecological impact of the suborder. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 100 illustrations, an expanded glossary, and an invaluable set of references, this work is destined to become the classic book on the Blattaria. Students and research entomologists can mine each chapter for new ideas, new perspectives, and new directions for future study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cockroach is truly an evolutionary wonder. This definitive volume provides a complete overview of the Blattaria, highlighting the diversity of these amazing insects in their natural environments. Beginning with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, the book explores the fascinating natural history and behavior of cockroaches, describing their various colors, sizes, and shapes, as well as how they move on land, in water, and through the air. In addition to habitat, diet, and reproduction, \u003ci\u003eCockroaches \u003c\/i\u003ecovers aspects of cockroach biology such as the relationship between cockroaches and microbes, termites as social cockroaches, and the ecological impact of the group. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 150 illustrations, an expanded glossary, and an invaluable set of references, this work is a classic book on the Blattaria. Students and research entomologists can mine each chapter for new ideas, new perspectives, and new directions for future study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis transformative work will be an inspiration to students of entomology.--\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a synthesis of the 4000 species that belong to the suborder Blattaria. --\u003ci\u003eSoutheastern Naturalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-have for any insect hobbiest.--\u003ci\u003eAllpet Roaches Forum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA well-written book that is also visually attractive.--\u003ci\u003eIntegrative and Comparative Biology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA welcome and interesting successor to the milestone volume, \u003ci\u003eThe Biotic Associations of Cockroaches\u003c\/i\u003e.--\u003ci\u003eQuarterly Review of Biology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for any collection delving into insect natural history.--\u003ci\u003eThe Midwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWilliam J. Bell\u003c\/b\u003e (1943-1998) was a revered entomologist specializing in insect physiology and behavior. His two-volume work, \u003ci\u003e Chemical Ecology of Insects \u003c\/i\u003e(coedited with R. T. Carde), is considered a classic in the field. \u003cb\u003eLouis M. Roth\u003c\/b\u003e (1918-2003) was an acknowledged world expert on cockroaches at Harvard University. \u003cb\u003eChristine A. Nalepa\u003c\/b\u003e is a research specialist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and an adjunct associate professor of entomology at North Carolina State University. She works on a variety of insects, including beetles, wasps, cockroaches, and termites.\u003c\/p\u003e--Srini Kambhampati \"Southeastern Naturalist\"\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe cockroach is truly an evolutionary wonder. This definitive volume provides a complete overview of the Blattaria, highlighting the diversity of these amazing insects in their natural environments. Beginning with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, the book explores the fascinating natural history and behavior of cockroaches, describing their various colors, sizes, and shapes, as well as how they move on land, in water, and through the air. In addition to habitat, diet, and reproduction, \u003ci\u003eCockroaches \u003c\/i\u003ecovers aspects of cockroach biology such as the relationship between cockroaches and microbes, termites as social cockroaches, and the ecological impact of the group. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith over 150 illustrations, an expanded glossary, and an invaluable set of references, this work is a classic book on the Blattaria. Students and research entomologists can mine each chapter for new ideas, new perspectives, and new directions for future study.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This transformative work will be an inspiration to students of entomology.\"--\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This book provides a synthesis of the 4000 species that belong to the suborder Blattaria.\" --\u003ci\u003eSoutheastern Naturalist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A must-have for any insect hobbiest.\"--\u003ci\u003eAllpet Roaches Forum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A well-written book that is also visually attractive.\"--\u003ci\u003eIntegrative and Comparative Biology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A welcome and interesting successor to the milestone volume, \u003ci\u003eThe Biotic Associations of Cockroaches\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--\u003ci\u003eQuarterly Review of Biology\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Well suited for any collection delving into insect natural history.\"--\u003ci\u003eThe Midwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam J. Bell\u003c\/b\u003e (1943-1998) was a revered entomologist specializing in insect physiology and behavior. His two-volume work, \u003ci\u003e Chemical Ecology of Insects \u003c\/i\u003e(coedited with R. T. Carde), is considered a classic in the field. \u003cb\u003eLouis M. Roth\u003c\/b\u003e (1918-2003) was an acknowledged world expert on cockroaches at Harvard University. \u003cb\u003eChristine A. Nalepa\u003c\/b\u003e is a research specialist with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and an adjunct associate professor of entomology at North Carolina State University. She works on a variety of insects, including beetles, wasps, cockroaches, and termites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam J. Bell\u003c\/b\u003e (1943-1998) was a revered entomologist specializing in insect physiology and behavior. His two-volume work, \u003ci\u003eChemical Ecology of Insects \u003c\/i\u003e(coedited with R. 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