Acta Zoologica Taiwanica
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Earthworm Fauna of Taiwan
Author | : Chih-Han Chang |
Publisher | : 國立臺灣大學出版中心 |
Total Pages | : 190 |
Release | : 2009-01-01 |
Genre | : Earthworms |
ISBN | : 9789860192865 |
Bibliographical Bulletin
Author | : United States. Dept. of Agriculture |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 394 |
Release | : 1950 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
The Biology of Blennies
Author | : Robert A Patzner |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 488 |
Release | : 2009-01-05 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 143984304X |
Blennies are diverse group of bony fishes found around the globe. Most blennies are small and somewhat difficult to identify, so until recently these fish did not occupy the interests of many ichthyologists and even fewer ecologists. With nearly 900 species, blennies are important members of most coastal marine communities. This book should stimula
Mammal Teeth
Author | : Peter S. Ungar |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 316 |
Release | : 2010-10-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0801899516 |
Winner, 2010 PROSE Award for Excellence in the Biological Sciences. Professional and Scholarly Publishing division of the Association of American Publishers In this unique book, Peter S. Ungar tells the story of mammalian teeth from their origin through their evolution to their current diversity. Mammal Teeth traces the evolutionary history of teeth, beginning with the very first mineralized vertebrate structures half a billion years ago. Ungar describes how the simple conical tooth of early vertebrates became the molars, incisors, and other forms we see in mammals today. Evolutionary adaptations changed pointy teeth into flatter ones, with specialized shapes designed to complement the corresponding jaw. Ungar explains tooth structure and function in the context of nutritional needs. The myriad tooth shapes produced by evolution offer different solutions to the fundamental problem of how to squeeze as many nutrients as possible out of foods. The book also highlights Ungar's own path-breaking studies that show how microwear analysis can help us understand ancient diets. The final part of the book provides an in-depth examination of mammalian teeth today, surveying all orders in the class, family by family. Ungar describes some of the more bizarre teeth, such as tusks, and the mammal diversity that accompanies these morphological wonders. Mammal Teeth captures the evolution of mammals, including humans, through the prism of dental change. Synthesizing decades of research, Ungar reveals the interconnections among mammal diet, dentition, and evolution. His book is a must-read for paleontologists, mammalogists, and anthropologists.
Gliding Mammals of the World
Author | : Stephen Matthew Jackson |
Publisher | : CSIRO PUBLISHING |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0643092609 |
This book provides a synthesis of all that is known about the biology of gliding mammals. It includes a brief description of each species, together with a map and a full-colour painting. It outlines the origins and biogeography of each group of gliding mammals and examines the incredible physical adaptations.
Current Research in Animal Physiology
Author | : Victor S. Lamoureux |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 274 |
Release | : 2011-12-15 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1926692799 |
Animal physiology is the scientific study of how the bodies of animals function. How does an animal breathe, develop, eat and digest, reproduce, control its activities? The field encompasses the molecular, cellular, tissue and organ systems of animals. This book looks at an eclectic selection of studies in animal physiology, including how animals adapt to their physical environments, how human interaction can affect animal functioning, and much more.
The Larvae of Indo-Pacific Coastal Fishes
Author | : Jeffrey Martin Leis |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 892 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9789004115774 |
The second volume in the Fauna Malesiana book series gives an extensive overview of the larval development of 124 families of fishes, many of them of importance for both fishery and from ecological perspectives. The families that are described originate from the center of global marine biodiversity: the tropical Indo-Pacific Oceans, a region rich in coral reefs, as well as mangrove, estuarine, and coastal shelf habitats. The identification guide not only documents the ontogeny of these fishes but also provides the means to identify these extraordinarily diverse larvae to the level of family. The book offers a wealth of instructive and detailed figures and illustrations (219 plates, each consisting of approximately 4 figures) for enabling the identification of these families and their larval specialization.