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Myriapods are the most common and familiar creatures on the earth known by their multilegged appearance. They occur commonly around the human habitats, in gardens and under flowerpots.
The present book deals with the 578 bibliographical references spanning over 250 years from the Indian subcontinent along with a pictorial key to the identification of Myriapods. The book also contains the names, addresses and expertise of various Myriapodologists currently active, which will be useful for future workers in this group.
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Foreword. Acknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Important contributors to the Myriapodology of the Indian subcontinent. 2. Names and addresses of active Myriapodologists. 3. Addresses of websites for identification of Myriapods. 4. Pictorial key to the identification. 5. Representative images of members of class Diplopoda. 6. Ecosystem services provided by the Myriapods. Bibliography: I. Taxonomy: 1. Chilopoda. 2. Diplopoda. 3. Symphyla. 4. Pauropoda. II. Zoogeography. III. Origin and phylogenetic relationship. IV. Anatomy and Morphology. V. Biochemistry and histochemistry. VI. Neurology and sense organs. VII. Karyology and DNA finger printing. VIII. Paleontology. IX. Ecological studies. X. Economic importance. XI. Pests, predators, hosts and prey. XII. Pharmacodynamics, venoms, poison and allergen. XIII. Physiological studies.
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