| A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia Contributor(s): Webb, Cameron (Author), Doggett, Stephen (Author), Russell, Richard C. (Author) |
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ISBN: 064310030X ISBN-13: 9780643100305 Publisher: CSIRO Publishing OUR PRICE: $37.00 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - Entomology - Nature | Animals - Insects & Spiders |
| LCCN: 2015514896 |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.8" W x 8.4" (0.95 lbs) 200 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A Guide to Mosquitoes of Australia explores the biodiversity of this fascinating group of insects. Mosquitoes are annoying, and can be deadly, but they can also be beautiful. This book provides a pictorial guide to almost 100 mosquito species and includes notes on their biology, habitats and association with disease. They are found in almost every type of environment, from pristine wetlands to polluted drains and from coastal saltmarshes to snow melt streams. |
Contributor Bio(s): Webb, Cameron: - Cameron Webb has over 20 years experience in the management of Australia's mosquitoes and his expertise is employed by local, state and federal government agencies.Doggett, Stephen: - Stephen Doggett has worked as a medical entomologist for over 30 years. He is one of Australia's leading entomological photographers with his award-winning photography featured in a wide range of publications.Russell, Richard C.: - Richard C. Russell is Professor of Medical Entomology at The University of Sydney, and founding Director of the Department of Medical Entomology at Westmead Hospital. He has worked as a Medical Entomologist, in public health and tropical medicine, for more than 40 years, and has a broad experience with insects and other arthropods of medical importance. |