Zoology and animal sciences

The dictionary is a compilation of clear, concise and informative definitions of the characteristic vocabulary commonly encountered and used by herpetologists when discussing, reading, or writing about reptiles and amphibians.

International Review of General and Experimental Zoology, Volume 1 is a collection of world literature concerning developments in general and experimental zoology.

This volume provides a comprehensive overview of human echinococcosis, a zoonotic disease caused by tapeworm parasites of the genus Echinococcus.

A summary of thirty years of Siberian research, presenting evidence from the fossilised remains of herbivorous animals.

This special issue illustrates benefits to animals from positive reinforcement training (PRT) and--depending on the setting--to scientists, animal care staff, veterinarians, and in the case of the zoo, the visiting public.

'Insight' is not a very popular word in psychology or biology.

This book reviews the latest risk-based techniques to protect national interests from invasive pests and pathogens before, at and within national borders.

Zoom in to the world of creepy crawlies and discover the secrets of the most successful creatures on the planet!

The Mechanism of Gated Calcium Transport Across Biological Membranes presents the proceedings of a symposium, which was an unprecedented attempt to bring together diverse groups working on various aspects of the problem of gated Ca2+ transport.

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Amphibians of Ecuador, Volume IV is the final installment in a four-volume series that provides comprehensive, well-illustrated, and authoritative insights into the amphibian species of Ecuador, making it an invaluable resource for biologists, conservationists, and others.

Recent years have witnessed exciting and important scientific breakthroughs in the study of Neanderthals and their place in human evolution which have transformed our appreciation of this group's paleobiology and evolution.

Whether through loss of habitat or cascading community effects, diseases can shape the very nature of the marine environment.

Neuroscientists from various disciplines have given extraordinary attention to the role of neurotransmitters in the field of neuronal injury.

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To many people, the suggestion that a kangaroo could live up a tree is fantasy.

A stunningly illustrated look at the mating and parenting lives of the world's birdsBird Love looks at the extraordinary range of mating systems in the avian world, exploring all the stages from courtship and nest-building to protecting eggs and raising chicks.

The plains vizcacha (Lagostomus maximus) is a remarkable rodent of the Neotropic given several peculiar aspects of its biology, some of them quite unique among rodents or even among mammals.

Plant Parasitic Nematodes, Volume 1: Morphology, Anatomy, Taxonomy, and Ecology is a masterful reference work in nematology that also includes information about ultrastructure, enzymology, and chemistry of body composition; culturing; virus transmission; biological races; and nature of plant resistance.

Humans have moved organisms around the world for centuries but it is only relatively recently that invasion ecology has grown into a mainstream research field.

Most albatrosses range across the Southern Hemisphere from Antarctica to Australia and from South Africa to South America.

Biological cell membranes regulate the transfer of matter and information between the intracellular and extracellular compartments as basic survival and maintenance functions for an organism.

A charming, richly illustrated, pocket-size exploration of the world's beetlesPacked with surprising facts, this delightful and gorgeously designed book will beguile any nature lover.

Progress in Ape Research presents the papers reported in the conference organized by the staff of Yerkes Primate Research Center in celebrating the centenary of Dr.

Draws on contributions from leading researchers to deliver a comprehensive overview of the latest knowledge on coral reef fishes.

First published in 1994, The Complete Guide to Finding the Birds of Australia was the first ever book of its type in Australia – a complete guide to locating every resident bird species in Australia, plus supplementary information on where to find rarities, migratory species and logistical information.

The average kilometer of tropical rainforest is teeming with life; it contains thousands of species of plants and animals.

The meeting that provided the material for this book was the 58th Symposium of the Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) entitled MOLECULAR PATHOGENESIS OF GASTROINTESTINAL INFECTIONS which was held in Helsingor, Denmark from 2nd to 4th September, 1990.

Cellular virology has made tremendous advances in the past decade due to the availability and application of new immunological techniques together with the vast range of biochemical techniques and the continued impact of transmission electron microscopy.

This conference represents the first time in my life when I felt it was a misfor- tune, rather than a major cause of my happiness, that I do conservation work in New Guinea.

The first comprehensive volume exclusively on marine cone snails, this book provides descriptions of over 100 species of hazardous marine snails along with their biological and ecological characteristics; the characteristics of conotoxins; information on cone snail injuries and their treatment along with prevention measures; and the therapeutic and medicinal value of conotoxins, including as a powerful nonaddictive painkiller, an epilepsy drug, and more.

The "e;Progress in Cell Cycle Research"e; series is dedicated to serve as a collection of reviews on various aspects of the cell division cycle, with special emphasis on less studied aspects.

This is the first book entirely dedicated to Intravital Microscopy.

Reproductive wastage is a major inefficiency in all livestock production with embryonic mortality accounting for a major portion of this loss.

This volume is a record of a meeting entitled "e;Heparin and Related Polysaccharides"e; that was held at the Biomedical Center, Uppsala, Sweden between 1-6 September 1991.

Outlines the ecological fundamentals, assumptions, and techniques for reconstructing past environments using fossil animals from archaeological and paleontological sites.

The word crosslinking implies durable combination of usually large, distinct elements at specific places to create a new entity that has different properties as a result of the union.

Birds: ID Insights is ideal for birders of all levels.

Many endangered species of wild animals are managed in captivity through studbooks.

Provides a state-of-the-science overview of arthropods affecting grape production around the world.

The Natural History of Moths covers all aspects of moth biology and ecology.

Insects are the most interesting and diverse group of organisms on earth, many of which are useful as pollinators of crops and wild plants while others are useful as natural enemies keeping pestiferous insects in check.

Atlas of the Neonatal Rat Brain provides photographic, histological illustrations of the anatomical features of the neonatal rat brain at postnatal (P) days P-1, P-7, and P-14.

This series fills immense gaps in knowledge of issues related to early life development of fishes in the Ohio basin.

Non-Bovine Milk and Milk Products presents a compiled and renewed vision of the knowledge existing as well as the emerging challenges on animal husbandry and non-cow milk production, technology, chemistry, microbiology, safety, nutrition, and health, including current policies and practices.

The percid fishes (or perch family) comprise many species including the perch, pikeperch, yellow perch, walleye and the darters.

Evolution is the single unifying principle of biology and core to everything in the life sciences.

This book is intended to serve as an introduction to the pests of stored foodstuffs of all types on a worldwide basis, and as a broad reference text.