Introduction to the Biology of Rove Beetles

A short overview of the evolution of rove beetlesis given to introduce to the reader the topics contained in the book. Additional subjects are distribution, behavior, ecology, bioindication, ecomorphology, and development. The morphological diversity of rove beetlesis presented based on the diversity of their ecological niches. Representative rove beetlesare briefly described in order to illustrate the wide range of their nicheswith regard to food resources, habitats, and geographic zones.