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The Wood-Feeding Roach Cryptocercus, Its Protozoa, And The Symbiosis Between Protozoa And Roach

The Wood-Feeding Roach Cryptocercus, Its Protozoa, And The Symbiosis Between Protozoa And Roach

Cleveland, L. R.
Hall, S. R.
Sanders, Elizabeth P.

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Fiction AnthologiesEnvironmental StudiesInsects & Spiders

ISBN10: 1258104830
ISBN13: 9781258104832
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Sep 14 2011
Pages: 406
Weight: 2.70
Height: 0.94 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The book The Wood-Feeding Roach Cryptocercus, Its Protozoa, And The Symbiosis Between Protozoa And Roach by L.R. Cleveland is a comprehensive study of the wood-feeding roach Cryptocercus and its relationship with protozoa. The book explores the unique symbiotic relationship between the roach and the protozoa that live within its gut, which allows the roach to digest wood and other complex carbohydrates. The first part of the book focuses on the biology and behavior of Cryptocercus roaches, including their anatomy, life cycle, and ecology. The second part of the book delves into the protozoa that live within the roach's gut and their role in the roach's digestion. The author provides detailed descriptions of the various protozoa species found in Cryptocercus, their morphology, and their function in the roach's digestive system.The book also includes a section on the evolution of the symbiotic relationship between the roach and protozoa, as well as the ecological and evolutionary implications of this relationship. The author discusses the importance of this symbiosis in the context of the larger ecosystem, highlighting the role of Cryptocercus roaches in nutrient cycling and carbon sequestration.Overall, The Wood-Feeding Roach Cryptocercus, Its Protozoa, And The Symbiosis Between Protozoa And Roach is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the biology and ecology of these unique insects and their symbiotic relationships with other organisms.Additional Author Is Jane Collier. Memoirs Of The American Academy Of Arts And Sciences, V17, No. 2, 1934.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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