Insects: key biological features

Jørgen Eilenberg; Joop J.A. van Loon

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-74011-9_1

Insects: key biological features

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Abstract

In this chapter, we present a brief introduction to the biology of insects, the arthropod class Insecta. We describe diversity of insects and how their bodies are structured. We also provide information about key biological features, starting with the insect exoskeleton, its structure and function. Furthermore, the insect gut and its functions are explained as well as insect growth and development. We end by describing considerations and methods for insect collecting and sampling in the field to initiate and sustain insect rearing.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Edible insects in sustainable food systems
Editors	Afton Halloran, Roberto Flore, Paul Vantomme, Nanna Roos
Number of pages	13
Publisher	Springer
Publication date	14 May 2018
Pages	3-15
ISBN (Print)	978-3-319-74010-2
ISBN (Electronic)	978-3-319-74011-9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-74011-9_1
Publication status	Published - 14 May 2018

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