Although the insect circulatory system is involved in a multitude of vital physiological
processes, it has gone grossly understudied. This review highlights this critical physiological …

Insect wings are living, flexible structures composed of tubular veins and thin wing
membrane. Wing veins can contain hemolymph (insect blood), tracheae, and nerves …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Organs have a distinctive yet often overlooked spatial arrangement in the body,,,–. We
propose that there is a logic to the shape of an organ and its proximity to its neighbours …

An insect's living systems—circulation, respiration, and a branching nervous system—
extend from the body into the wing. Wing hemolymph circulation is critical for hydrating …

To prevent the deterioration of the global environment, the reduction of chemical pesticide
use and the development of eco-friendly pest control technologies are urgent issues. Our …

A broad comparative study of insect respiratory morphology is presented. Tracheae,
epidermal invaginations extending into the body in branching networks of tubes, supply …

The composition of insect hemolymph can change depending on many factors, eg access to
nutrients, stress conditions, and current needs of the insect. In this chapter, insect immune …

Flying sphingids generate unidirectional ventilation with an inflow through the anterior
thoracic spiracles and an outflow through the posterior thoracic spiracles. This phenomenon …

Micro-computer tomography imaging is a fast and non-destructive data acquisition
technique which can replace or complement the traditional investigation methodologies …