Rove beetles (Staphylinidae) are common elements of the soil biota living in the litter and
deeper soil layers. Although they are one of the most diverse and speciose groups of insects
no comprehensive books on their general evolution and ecology are as yet available. This book
fills that gap discussing significant aspects and active research examples in the fields of
phylogeny and systematics ecology and conservation and reproduction and development. The
combination of review chapters and case studies provides an excellent introduction to the
biology of rove beetles and enables readers to become familiar with active research fields in
this megadiverse group of beetles. Offering easy access to these fields it also demonstrates
how staphylinids are used as bioindicators in applied ecosystem research including that
concerning conservation issues. Experienced scientists and beginners alike find the diversity
of subjects covered intriguing and inspiring for continuing and starting their own research.
The book is intended for students and researchers in biology and zoology (entomology)
including morphologists ecologists soil scientists evolutionary biologists paleontologists
biogeographers taxonomists and systematists.
