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Biology of Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae)

Life History, Evolution, Ecology and Distribution

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Editors:
  1. Oliver Betz

    1. Institut für Evolution und Ökologie, Abteilung für Evolutionsbiologie der Invertebraten, Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

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  2. Ulrich Irmler

    1. Institut für Ökosystemforschung, Abteilung für Angewandte Ökologie, Universität Kiel, Kiel, Germany

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  3. Jan Klimaszewski

    1. Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service, Laurentian Forestry Centre, Québec, Canada

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  • First comprehensive book dedicated to the biology, ecology, diversity and systematics of rove beetles

  • Provides both overviews and case studies on the ecology, morphology, physiology, behavior, reproduction, biogeography, phylogeny and evolution of rove beetles

  • Includes applied research topics such as staphylinids as ecological bioindicator organisms

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Table of contents (14 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-vi
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  2. Introduction to the Biology of Rove Beetles

    • Ulrich Irmler, Jan Klimaszewski, Oliver Betz
    Pages 1-4

  5. Biology, Reproduction and Development

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 227-227
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    2. The Biology of Steninae

      • Oliver Betz, Lars Koerner, Konrad Dettner
      Pages 229-283

    3. Biology of Acarophagous Scydmaeninae

      • Paweł Jałoszyński
      Pages 285-298

    4. Structures and Functions of the Endophallic Copulatory Tube in the Family Staphylinidae (Insecta: Coleoptera)

      • Shun-Ichiro Naomi
      Pages 299-320

    5. Morphological Diversity of Immature Scydmaeninae

      • Paweł Jałoszyński
      Pages 321-333

  6. Back Matter

    Pages 335-351
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About this book

Rove beetles (Staphylinidae) are common elements of the soil biota, living in the litter and deeper soil layers. Although they are one of the most diverse and speciose groups of insects, no comprehensive books on their general evolution and ecology are as yet available. This book fills that gap, discussing significant aspects and active research examples in the fields of phylogeny and systematics, ecology and conservation, and reproduction and development. The combination of review chapters and case studies provides an excellent introduction to the biology of rove beetles and enables readers to become familiar with active research fields in this megadiverse group of beetles. Offering easy access to these fields, it also demonstrates how staphylinids are used as bioindicators in applied ecosystem research, including that concerning conservation issues. Experienced scientists and beginners alike find the diversity of subjects covered intriguing and inspiring for continuing and starting their own research. The book is intended for students and researchers in biology and zoology (entomology), including morphologists, ecologists, soil scientists, evolutionary biologists, paleontologists, biogeographers, taxonomists and systematists.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Institut für Evolution und Ökologie, Abteilung für Evolutionsbiologie der Invertebraten, Universität Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

    Oliver Betz

  • Institut für Ökosystemforschung, Abteilung für Angewandte Ökologie, Universität Kiel, Kiel, Germany

    Ulrich Irmler

  • Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service, Laurentian Forestry Centre, Québec, Canada

    Jan Klimaszewski

About the editors

Oliver Betz

Universität Tübingen, Institut für Evolution und Ökologie, Abteilung für Evolutionsbiologie der Invertebraten, Auf der Morgenstelle 28E, 72076 Tübingen, Germany, email: oliver.betz@uni-tuebingen.de, phone: +49 (0)7071 2972995

Ulrich Irmler

Universität Kiel, Institut für Ökosystemforschung, Abteilung für Angewandte Ökologie, Olshausenstrasse 40, 24098 Kiel, Germany, email: Uirmler@ecology.uni-kiel.de, phone: +49 (0)431 8804083

Jan Klimaszewski

Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Forest Service, Laurentian Forestry Centre, 1055 du P.E.P.S., P.O. Box 10380, Stn. Sainte-Foy, Québec, G1V 4C7, Canada, email: Jan.Klimaszewski@rncan-nrcan.gc.ca, phone: +1 418 648 7849

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Biology of Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae)

  • Book Subtitle: Life History, Evolution, Ecology and Distribution

  • Editors: Oliver Betz, Ulrich Irmler, Jan Klimaszewski

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-70257-5

  • Publisher: Springer Cham

  • eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)

  • Copyright Information: Crown 2018

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-70255-1Published: 08 June 2018

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-09943-5Published: 19 December 2018

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-70257-5Published: 15 May 2018

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: VI, 351

  • Number of Illustrations: 56 b/w illustrations, 40 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: Zoology, Behavioral Sciences, Animal Ecology, Biodiversity

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