Zoology and animal sciences

Domestic Animal Behavior, Fifth Edition is a fully updated revision of this classic text, with chapters examining key behavior issues ranging from communication to social structure.

Advances in Cellular Neurobiology, Volume 3 discusses the anatomy and functional relation of the brain and spinal cord.

Victoria's reptiles are not often encountered by urban dwellers, with many species now threatened.

America is a nation of ardent, knowledgeable birdwatchers.

Very little is known about the issue of wildlife conservation within China.

This new 3-volume set provides informative reviews on the physiology of sponges, cnidarians, round and flat worms, annelids, echinoderms, and crustaceans, advancing our knowledge of the physiology of these major invertebrate groups (Phyla).

The application and interpretation of statistics are central to ecological study and practice.

Life Cycles of Coccidia of Domestic Animals describes the structure and physiology of all stages of the life cycle of coccidian of domestic animals.

Perspectives in Urban Entomology is a collection of papers presented at the "e;Ecology and Management of Insect Populations in Urban Environments"e; held in Washington, D.

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates.

This book explains the neuronal basis of animal behaviour to final year undergraduates and postgraduates without needing detailed knowledge of neurophysiology.

Groundbreaking research over the last 10 years has given rise to the hologenome concept of evolution.

The use of forensic entomology has become established as a global science.

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Vertebrate Endocrinology represents more than just a treatment of the endocrine system-it integrates hormones with other chemical bioregulatory agents not classically included with the endocrine system.

Physiology of Molluscs: A Collection of Selected Reviews is an informative two-volume sent that brings together some of the most important recent and unique developments in molluscan physiology.

The northeastern seaboard of North America, extending from Labrador to Cape Cod, was the first region of North America to suffer from human exploitation.

Air quality has a direct influence on health, welfare and production performance of livestock as the high concentrations of noxious gases, dust and airborne microorganisms are likely to reduce production efficiency and the general welfare of farm animals.

The past decade has seen a huge increase in the interest and attention directed toward sea ducks, the Mergini tribe.

This site guide covers the counties of East Sussex, West Sussex and Surrey, including sites in southwest Greater London.

This represents the third volume of the series entitled Comparative PathobioZogy.

An exploration of key concepts in the study of animal communication, covering case studies as well as more theoretical issues.

Improving our insights into the genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease is one of the most important challenges in our field in the next millennium, not only to unravel the cause of disease but also to improve the selection of patients for particular treatments.

The fifth edition of this important book reviews recent advances in livestock mineral nutrition, updated throughout with new references that reflect the growing complexity of mineral metabolism.

Animal Population Ecology focuses on the interaction between the various factors that affect an animal population.

Using a fresh approach that classifies birds according to their bioclimatic characteristics, Clive Finlayson views the history and distribution of Palearctic birds from a radical new angle.

This work was begun to provide keys to the aquatic insect species known from Brazil.

Dictyostelium Discoideum: A Developmental System presents D.

This is a guide to finding tree-roosts.

The idea of writing this book was conceived when, in the late 1960s, I began teaching a senior undergraduate class in general entomology.

Originally published in 1971, Animals in Art and Thought discusses the ways in which animals have been used by man in art and literature.

The Concise Illustrated Dictionary of Biocontrol Terms includes basic terminology related to the biological control of pests, together with state-of-the-art scientific and practical terms, for expedient comprehension and analysis of present, forecasted or in situ pest management problems.

This new book summarises decades of research and collation of distributional data.

An intriguing class of biological periodicity consists of rhythms with about 24-hour periods occurring at every level of eukaryotic organization.

The warbling and carolling of the Australian magpie are familiar to many although few of us recognise that it ranks among the foremost songbirds of the world.

This book is a concise informative elucidation of all aspects of reproduction and development in annelids covering from arenicola to tubifex.

Bivalve filter-feeding mollusks are important components of coastal ecosystems because they remove large quantities of suspended material from the water and excrete abundant amounts of reactive nutrients.

The recent developments in modern vaccinology are mainly based on: (i) cloning of microbial genes into recombinant vectors containing genetic information for expression of desired neutralizing immunogens; (ii) alternatives of attenuated vectors with deleted genes permitting the insertion of several foreign genes expressing antigens exposed to the host immune system during the abortive replication of such vectors; (iii) combined vaccines with the aim to protect against many diseases with a limited number of administrations; (iv) evidence demonstrating the ability of animals to respond serologically to DNA injections considered as a potential method of vaccination; (v) the possibility to manipulate the immune system with new and improved immunomodulators enhancing the immune response; and (vi) new microcarrier systems for particular immunogens or immunomodulators delivery, either in a single dose or sustained release, and presentation to the immune system for a relevant response.

From the acclaimed author of Fragrance of Grass comes a meditation on water and nature, fishing and growing older.

Gnotobiotics summarizes and analyzes the research conducted on the use of gnotobiotes, providing detailed information regarding actual facility operation and derivation of gnotobiotic animals.

Southern Iberia is in the top rank of European birding hotspots, and the fourth edition of this popular book, first published in 1994, continues to ensure that visitors can make the most of the region's many attractions.

Surprisingly, for one of Europe's commoner birds of prey, relatively little is known about some aspects of the Kestrel's behaviour and associations.

This book examines the relationships between humans and other primates and the implications for primate conservation.

Anyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own.

During the nineteenth century, ivory hunting caused a substantial decrease of elephant numbers in southern Africa.

Fear, Society, and the Police examines elements of fear and how they can be controlled and turned into an effective and proper response in an emergency situation.

Immerse yourself in this beautiful, absorbing guide to the marine world.

This book comprehensively reviews the anatomy, physiology, genetics and pathology of laboratory animals as well as the principles and practices of using laboratory animals for biomedical research.