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Insect Flight

Part of the book series: Proceedings in Life Sciences ((LIFE SCIENCES))

Abstract

Major aspects of insect dispersal and migration by flight have been discussed in detail in several books (Baker 1978; Dingle 1978; Johnson 1969; Rabb and Kennedy 1979; Rainey 1976a; Williams 1958) and a large body of review papers (e.g. Dingle 1972, 1980; Johnson 1974; Kennedy 1975; Schneider 1962;Southwood 1962, 1975, 1981; Taylor L.R. and Taylor R.A.J. 1983). The purpose of this introduction is, therefore, mainly to draw attention to advances in this field over the last few years, in the light of work presented in this volume. In doing so an attempt is made to highlight areas in which more research effort is desirable. In an introduction such as this, it is necessary to emphasize the obvious in order to present an intelligible perspective of the topics covered and discuss their implications.

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    Wijesiri Danthanarayana

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Danthanarayana, W. (1986). Introductory Chapter. In: Danthanarayana, W. (eds) Insect Flight. Proceedings in Life Sciences. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-71155-8_1

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