Insect Hormones

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Focusing on insect endocrinology, this book aims to bridge the gap between outdated texts and the vast primary literature by offering a comprehensive overview of the field. H. Frederik Nijhout presents a concise resource tailored for students and nonspecialists, highlighting the evolution of this dynamic science over the past eighty years, particularly its foundational studies in insect metamorphosis. The work seeks to contextualize the discipline, making it accessible and relevant to those interested in the biological complexities of insects.