Zoology and animal sciences

Volume V features the first 304 of the total 632 colour plates of the series, each consisting of 8 photographs and generally illustrating 4 species in dorsal and lateral aspects, respectively.

This volume deals with the second Division of the Curculionoidea, the Heteromorphi, which stand between the primitive families and the more advanced remainder of the groups, as well as the first group of the advanced weevils, or Division Gonatoceri.

This volume covers the remainder of the primitive weevils (Division Orthoceri), namely the families Brentidae, Eurhynchidae and Apionidae.

In Volume I, the primitive weevil families Anthribidae, Belidae, Nemonychidae, Caridae, Rhynchitidae and Attelabidae are treated.

This book places Australia's efforts in selected areas of animal biotechnology in the context of research developments occurring internationally.

This volume is the first comprehensive account of the formation of CSIRO Entomology and the Australian National Insect Collection (ANIC) and covers the growth of this national collection over its first 65 years.

In Flammable Australia: Fire Regimes, Biodiversity and Ecosystems in a Changing World, leading researchers in fire ecology and management discuss how fire regimes have shaped and will continue to shape the distribution and abundance of Australia’s highly diverse plants and animals.

Australian Bird Names is aimed at anyone with an interest in birds, words, or the history of Australian biology and bird-watching.

Queensland is home to 70% of Australia's native mammals (226 species), over 70% of native birds (630 species), just over half of the nation's native reptiles (485) and native frogs (127), and more than 11 000 native plant species.

Queensland is home to 70% of Australia’s native mammals (226 species), over 70% of native birds (630 species), just over half of the nation’s native reptiles (485) and native frogs (127), and more than 11 000 native plant species.

Mosquitoes are annoying, and can be deadly, but they can also be beautiful.

This book is an illustrated field guide to diurnal raptors, a bird group that many people find among the most difficult birds to identify.

This book is an illustrated field guide to diurnal raptors, a bird group that many people find among the most difficult birds to identify.

Squat lobsters of the superfamilies Chirostyloidea and Galatheoidea are highly visible crustaceans on seamounts, continental margins, shelf environments, hydrothermal vents and coral reefs.

Squat lobsters of the superfamilies Chirostyloidea and Galatheoidea are highly visible crustaceans on seamounts, continental margins, shelf environments, hydrothermal vents and coral reefs.

Biological control of weeds has been practised for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique.

Biological control of weeds has been practised for over 100 years and Australia has been a leader in this weed management technique.

Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls.

Australian High Country Owls provides the latest scientific information on Australian owl species, especially Ninox owls.

The world's gliding mammals are an extraordinary group of animals that have the ability to glide from tree to tree with seemingly effortless grace.

Referred to as the 'Spiny Crayfishes' due to impressive arrays of spines on their hard armoured shells, Euastacus crayfish are the largest of the 10 genera of Australian freshwater crayfish.

Referred to as the 'Spiny Crayfishes' due to impressive arrays of spines on their hard armoured shells, Euastacus crayfish are the largest of the 10 genera of Australian freshwater crayfish.

Can you tell if a snake is venomous by its colour?

To hold a little microbat in your hand, its body the size of the end of your thumb, is nothing but astounding.

To hold a little microbat in your hand, its body the size of the end of your thumb, is nothing but astounding.

The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2010 is the third in a series of action plans that have been produced at the start of each decade.

The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2010 is the third in a series of action plans that have been produced at the start of each decade.

Elachistine moths are the World’s most species-rich group of Lepidoptera that specialise on monocotyledon plants, especially grasses and sedges.

Stray Feathers showcases some of the remarkable adaptations of Australian birds.

Stray Feathers showcases some of the remarkable adaptations of Australian birds.

Controlling Invertebrate Pests in Agriculture discusses the principles of pest management and relates this to historical methods as well as current and future directions.

The Australian continent provides a unique perspective on the evolution and ecology of carnivorous animals.

Neurobiology of Monotremes brings together current information on the development, structure, function and behavioural ecology of the monotremes.

Shorebirds of Australia brings together the latest information about the evolution, ecology and behaviour of shorebirds and how they are distributed in Australia.

Recent classifications of Australian birds have been limited to lists of "e;species"e; which are inadequate as biodiversity indicators.

This outstanding work is the ultimate guide for the identification of Australia's butterflies.

This book provides architects, engineers, builders, foresters, members of the pest control and timber industries, and the general public with a ready source of reference to the more important wood borers and termites encountered in Australia.

This book lists the stomach contents of Australian non-passerine birds collected by the CSIRO Wildlife and Ecology from 1963 to 1980.

Termite mounds are a distinctive feature of Australia's Top End, and the role of termites is crucial to ecosystems in this part of the world.

This second edition reflects the changing emphasis in termite identification and control.

Spectacular Snakes of Australia showcases these beautiful creatures which play such an important part in our biodiversity.

Since it first became known to European scientists and naturalists in 1798, the platypus has been the subject of controversy, interest and absolute wonder.

This is the first comprehensive, reliable, well-illustrated book covering the enormous diversity of Australian moths, summarising our knowledge of them by the acknowledged experts in the field.

Marine Flatworms provides a fascinating introduction to the intriguing world of polyclad flatworms, a group of large, free-living marine Platyhelminthes, which are found throughout the world but are most colourful in tropical waters.

This edited volume reviews our past and present understanding of the ecology of Australian freshwater fishes.

The bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea possesses a unique natural heritage stretching back over 50 million years since the break-up of the great southern continent of Gondwanaland.

The bioregion of Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea possesses a unique natural heritage stretching back over 50 million years since the break-up of the great southern continent of Gondwanaland.

This is the first climate change adaptation plan produced for a national faunal group anywhere in the world.

It is not surprising that Australian grassfinches are highly popular with ornithologists and aviculturists, for included among the species are one of the most beautiful of all birds - the Gouldian Finch Erythrura gouldiae - and one of the most familiar cagebirds - the Zebra Finch Taeniopygia guttata.

It is not surprising that Australian grassfinches are highly popular with ornithologists and aviculturists, for included among the species are one of the most beautiful of all birds – the Gouldian Finch Erythrura gouldiae – and one of the most familiar cagebirds – the Zebra Finch Taeniopygia guttata.