Earthworm Fauna of Taiwan

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

The Biology of Blennies

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

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

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

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

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.