I wrote this book for biologists and those who are interested in both biological affairs in general and perspectives which integrate a large number of specialised biological disciplines.
Whatever theory may be advanced to explain diurnal migration, the underlying reactions involved must be demonstrated conc- sively in the laboratory before the explanation can be ?
This book documents the current state of research by Chinese scientists on fish biology and fisheries and brings together manuscripts by authors from research institutions, universities and government agencies.
Jean Octave Edmond Perrier was a French zoologist who lived through the tumult of British Darwinism and Lyellism, and reminds us in this revealing account that French scientists had much to contribute to such perennial topics as evolution, catastrophism and creationism.
Mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and coral reefs are circumtropical ecosystems that are highly productive, and provide many important biological functions and economic services.
Insect Behavior is the second edition of the text that for thirty years served as the fundamental introduction to a field of study that has been growing enormously.
For nearly 50 years, pest control was mostly based on broad-spectrum conv- tional insecticides such as organochlorines, organophosphates, carbamates and pyrethroids.
The book is a themed, mutually referenced collection of articles from a very high-powered set of authors based on the workshop on "e;Current developments in non-human primate gesture research"e;, which was held in July 2010 at the European University Viadrina, Frankfurt (Oder), Germany.
In questo volume vengono descritti i numerosi aspetti della patologia delle api con prospettive diverse e molteplici, tali da raggiungere destinatari diversi: l’apicoltore, il tecnico addetto all’assistenza sanitaria, il veterinario, il naturalista, il ricercatore, lo studente.
This new book, as described in the Preface, presents a collection of contributions by several participants of the First National Congress of Marine Sciences organ- ized by the CoNISMa.
The aim of this book is to provide practical advice and awareness of health management and disease control in sea bass and sea bream, the most widely farmed fish in the Mediterranean region.
'A tour-de-force survey of how birds live their lives - with all the drama, surprise, humour, sadness and amazement of any human soap-opera' - Stephen Moss, author of Ten Birds That Changed the World'Utterly fascinating .
Nanobiotechnology for Food Processing and Packaging covers nanomaterials' application as an eco-friendly, greener, cost-effective and easy handling and management approach that can help prevent various high-level physical, biological and chemical contamination in foodstuff.
"Todos los días aprendemos cosas nuevas y sorprendentes sobre la inteligencia y la capacidad emocional de los animales, algo que solemos obviar con demasiada frecuencia.
A heartwarming tale of abandoned dogs and their savioursAmong the cobblestone villages and towns of rural Bulgaria, a dedicated team of unsung heroes led by Emma and Anthony Smith works tirelessly to change the destiny of street dogs.
En Caballos en compañía, la famosa etóloga equina Lucy Rees recoge las conclusiones de un exhaustivo estudio realizado sobre las relaciones sociales de los caballos en la naturaleza desmontando muchos de los paradigmas que se manejan en la actualidad.
With contributions from Dave Goulson and Gill Perkins, founder and CEO of the Bumblebee Conservation Trust respectively, this illustrated pocket guide is the ideal companion for anyone interested in the naturally occurring species of bumblebee that can be found in the British Isles.
This book introduces readers to classical population genetics and the ways in which it can be applied to practical problems, including testing for natural selection, genetic drift, genetic differentiation, population structuring, gene flow and linkage disequilibrium.
Insect science is fast changing as insects are evolving to a plethora of newer chemical molecules, climate change, management tactics and transformation of the landscapes.
The theme of the book is highly relevant to the current emphasis on environment conservation, with focus on native biodiversity conservation in agro-ecosystems.
Japanese Encephalitis (JE), a mosquito borne disease, is the leading cause of viral encephalitis in 14 Asian countries due to its epidemic potential, high case fatality rate and increased possibility of lifelong disability in patients who recover from this dreadful disease.
Through 'Green Revolution' in late 1960s, India achieved self-sufficiency in food production, but still the country has not achieved self-sufficiency in production of horticultural crops.
This book brings a unique perspective to animal movement studies because all studies come from African tropical environments where the great diversity, either biological and structurally (trees, shrubs, vines, epiphytes), present the animals with several options to fulfil their basic needs.
Die 'Gesammelten Werke von Charles Darwin (Mit Illustrationen)' sind eine umfassende Sammlung von Schriften des berühmten Naturforschers und Evolutionsbiologen Charles Darwin.
El Parque Nacional Natural Gorgona (PNNG) ubicado frente a la costa Pacífica de Colombia, en jurisdicción del departamento del Cauca, es una de las principales áreas protegidas del Chocó Biogeográfico, donde la exuberante selva húmeda tropical alberga una alta riqueza biológica aún desconocida para la ciencia.
Noah Strycker comparte las experiencias que ha adquirido en sus trabajos de campo estudiando a las aves, En cada uno de los trece capítulos de este libro el protagonista es un ave distinta, de esta forma pasa del encuentro con una paloma al comer una hamburguesa al éxito de las carreras de palomas y el instinto de éstas para volver a casa; expone las posibles contribuciones médicas del estudio de los buitres y las que ya ha hecho el análisis de las parvadas de estorninos a la animación, así como la influencia de las gallinas en los primeros trabajos sobre las relaciones jerárquicas y de poder; también aborda el agitado ritmo de vida de los violentos colibríes y el estilo de vida nómada que han desarrollado los búhos blancos, forzados por las condiciones adversas de las remotas zonas que habitan; habla del miedo de los pingüinos, el amor que parecen profesar los albatros, el altruismo de las ratonas australianas y la memoria de los cascanueces para analizar los posibles principios de estas características en el hombre y su propósito en la evolución; igualmente hace alusión a las habilidades artísticas de los pergoleros y el ritmo de una peculiar cacatúa para disertar sobre la función del arte y la música en nuestra vida; también estudia las curiosas urracas, capaces de reconocerse frente al espejo, en cuyo comportamiento podríamos encontrar las claves del individualismo y los axiomas que rigen los sentimientos
El argumento principal de La sociedad de los primates es que el estudio de los monos puede ser una valiosa fuente de conocimiento sobre la evolucion de los seres humanos.
"La hormiga de fuego invicta" es considerada una de las especies invasoras más dañinas, y esta obra busca brindar el conocimiento básico para prevenir los estragos que causa.
Desde épocas remotas el cocodrilo ha fascinado al hombre, basta ver la ciudad que los egipcios bautizaron en su honor, ascendiéndolo a la categoría de dios.
