Rhythms of insect evolution : evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in northern China

Documents morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, evolutionary changes, and interactions of 23 orders of insects from the Middle Jurassic and Early Cretaceous faunas in Northern China This book showcases 23 different orders of insect fossils from the Mid Mesozoic period (165 to 125 Ma) that were discovered in Northeastern China. It covers not only their taxonomy and morphology, but also their potential implications on natural sciences, such as phylogeny, function, interaction, evolution, and ecology. It covers fossil sites; paleogeology; co-existing animals and plants in well-balanced eco-systems; insects in the spotlight; morphological evolution and functional development; and interactions of insects with co-existing plants, vertebrates, and other insects. The book also includes many elegant and beautiful photographs, line drawings, and 3-D reconstructions of fossilized and extant insects. Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China features chapter coverage of such insects as the: Ephemeroptera; Odonata; Blattaria; Isoptera; Orthoptera; Notoptera; Dermaptera; Chresmodidae; Phasmatodea; Plecoptera; Psocoptera; Homoptera; Heteroptera; Megaloptera; Raphidioptera; Neuroptera; Coleoptera; Hymenoptera Diptera; Mecoptera; Siphonaptera; Trichoptera and Lepidoptera. Combines academic natural science, popular science, and artistic presentation to illustrate rhythms of evolution for fossil insects from the Mid Mesozoic of Northern China Documents morphology, taxonomy, phylogeny, and evolutionary changes of 23 orders of insects from the Middle Jurassic and Early Cretaceous faunas in Northern China Presents interactions of insects with plants, vertebrates, and other insects based on well-preserved fossil evidence Uses photos of extant insects and plants, fossil and amber specimens, line drawings, and 3-D computer-generated reconstruction artworks to give readers clear and enjoyable impressions of the scientific findings Introduces insect-related stories from western and Chinese culture in text or sidebars to give global readers broader exposures Rhythms of Insect Evolution: Evidence from the Jurassic and Cretaceous in Northern China will appeal to entomologists, evolutionists, paleontologists, paleoecologists, and natural scientists. Content: Jurassic-Cretaceous non-marine stratigraphy and entomofaunas in northern China / Dong Ren -- Coexisting animals and plants in the ecosystems / Chungkun Shih, Taiping Gao, and Dong Ren -- Insects : in the spotlight / Taiping Gao, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- A history of paleoentomology in China / Dong Ren, Chungkun Shih, and Taiping Gao -- Ephemeroptera : mayflies / Mei Wang, Qingqing Lin, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Odonata : dragonflies and damselflies / Qiang Yang, Dong Ren, Hong Pang, and Chungkun Shih -- Blattaria : cockroaches / Junhui Liang, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Termitoidae : termites / Zhipeng Zhao, Dong Ren, and Chungkun Shih -- Orthoptera : grasshoppers and katydids / Jun-Jie Gu, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Notoptera : rock crawlers and ice crawlers / Yingying Cui, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Dermaptera : earwigs / Mingyue Ren, Chungkun Shih, Changyue Xing, and Dong Ren -- Chresmodidae : water-walking insects / Chaofan Shi, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Phasmatodea : stick insects and leaf insects / Chaofan Shi, Chungkun Shih, Sha Chen, and Dong Ren -- Plecoptera : stoneflies / Yingying Cui, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Psocoptera : barklice and booklice / Ruiqian Wang, Yunzhi Yao, Dong Ren, and Chungkun Shih -- Homoptera : cicadas and hoppers / Ying Wang, Xiao Zhang, Tingying Zhang, Xue Liu, Chungkun Shih, Yunzhi Yao, and Dong Ren -- Heteroptera : true bugs / Sile Du, Shan Lin, Chungkun Shih, Dong Ren, and Yunzhi Yao -- Megaloptera : dobsonflies, fishflies, and alderflies / Yongjie Wang, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Raphidioptera : snakeflies / Hui Fang, Yongjie Wang, Dong Ren, and Chungkun Shih -- Neuroptera : lacewings / Zhenzhen Chen, Shuo Huang, Yu Chang, Yongjie Wang, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Coleoptera : beetles / Yali Yu, Zhenhua Liu, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Hymenoptera : sawflies and wasps / Mei Wang, Longfeng Li, Chungkun Shih, Taiping Gao, and Dong Ren -- Diptera : true flies with two wings / Ye Han, Xiuna Ye, Cuiping Feng, Kuiyan Zhang, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Mecoptera : scorpionflies and hangingflies / Xiaodan Lin, Chungkun Shih, Sheng Li, and Dong Ren -- Siphonaptera : fleas / Taiping Gao, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Trichoptera : caddisflies / Mei Wang, Weiting Zhang, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Lepidoptera : butterflies and moths / Weiting Zhang, Chungkun Shih, and Dong Ren -- Insect feeding / Chungkun Shih, Taiping Gao, Yunzi Yao, and Dong Ren -- Camouflage, mimicry or eyespot warning / Chungkun Shih, Yongjie Wang, and Dong Ren -- Gene propagation : courtship, mating, and next generation / Chungkun Shih, Taiping Gao, and Dong Ren.