Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
Hardback. Evaluates the reputation of the coelacanth, presenting accounts of the structure of fossil coelacanths, and suggests a family history to show that there have been subtle but significant changes in coelacanth history. Num Pages: 434 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 969.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 434
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412784804
- ISBN
- 9780412784804
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.89
€ 241.89
Hardback. Advanced biomedical techniques such as genetic engineering are used extensively in animal related research and development. The book presents themes and issues which have emerged in the debates surrounding biotechnology as applied to animals. Editor(s): Holland, A.; Johnson, A. Num Pages: 351 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JFFZ; PSG; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1540.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 351
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412756801
- ISBN
- 9780412756801
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.99
€ 192.99
hardcover. There has been a revolution in the study and understanding of the diversity and structure of arthropod communities in the forest canopy. This volume brings together a range of the most recent studies on canopy arthropods. Editor(s): Stork, Nigel E.; Adis, Joachim; Didham, R.K. Num Pages: 584 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 995.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1996th Edition
- Number of pages
- 584
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412749001
- ISBN
- 9780412749001
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 334.28
€ 334.28
hardcover. Increasing knowledge of aphids has revealed that they are ideal organisms to use when studying many topical ecological issues. This book covers the evolution of aphids and their development in relation to specific plants. Num Pages: 300 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 620.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 1985
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412741807
- ISBN
- 9780412741807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.44
€ 244.44
The Molecular Biology of Insect Disease Vectors: A Methods Manual
. Ed(S): Crampton, Julian M.; Beard, C.B.; Lo...
hardcover. Provides detailed protocols covering the important techniques used in molecular entomology. This title contains 46 chapters, each covering a specific methodology and authored by an invited expert. It offers introductory narratives; detailed lists of materials and equipment required; detailed, step-by-step protocols; and explanatory notes. Editor(s): Crampton, Julian M.; Beard, C.B.; Louis, C. Num Pages: 578 pages, 40 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 280 x 216 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1318.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Kluwer Boston Incorporated United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Number of pages
- 578
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412736605
- ISBN
- 9780412736605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.87
€ 244.87
Paperback. Focuses on the question - What are the benefits that animals gain from living in a social group? This book is suitable for wildlife enthusiasts, interested naturalists, wildlife biologists and wildlife managers. Series: Chapman & Hall Wildlife Ecology & Behaviour S. Num Pages: 293 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1H; PSVW7; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 857.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 293
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412725203
- ISBN
- 9780412725203
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.10
€ 125.10
Hardback. Covers various aspects of mechanisms governing immune reactions in insects, starting with the origins of insect immunity. This volume also covers antibacterial peptides from insects and their mode of action, relationships between insect defense proteins and development and immune mechanisms in vectors of transmissible disease. Editor(s): Brey, P.T.; Hultmark, D.E. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1450.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412712807
- ISBN
- 9780412712807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.08
€ 192.08
Hardback. This volume brings together information on basic science research and its potential clinical application. The molecular and cell biology of liver growth is thoroughly reviewed, with an emphasis on the interaction of different cell types and the involvement of the extra-cellular matrix. Editor(s): Strain, A.; Diehl, Anna Mae. Num Pages: 662 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 38. Weight in Grams: 1637.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 662
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412712609
- ISBN
- 9780412712609
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.16
€ 246.16
Hardback. Helps the reader to identify 42 crustacean species of commercial importance found in Europe during coastal explorations, fishing trips, displayed in public aquaria or available in restaurants, including selected freshwater crayfishes and deep-sea species. This book includes sections on the gross internal and external structure of these Crustacea. Num Pages: 281 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; PSVT5; TVT; WNCS1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 648.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 281
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412710605
- ISBN
- 9780412710605
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 272.18
€ 272.18
Hardback. Focuses on the themes of importance in the analysis of the role that the early life history of fishes plays in the number and quality of recruits: the selective processes at play in their early life history; the contributions of early life history to the understanding of recruitment. Editor(s): Chambers, R.C.; Trippel, E.A. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 596 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1056.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 596
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412641909
- ISBN
- 9780412641909
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.73
€ 358.73
Hardback. Divided into three parts, this book presents a general introduction to the study of animal energetics. Its 2nd part discusses the theory behind use of doubled labelled water and part three evaluates the practical aspects of its use and the methodlologies required for its application. Num Pages: 416 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 416
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412637803
- ISBN
- 9780412637803
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 366.20
€ 366.20
Paperback. A book for those interested in butterflies, whether as conservation biologist, amateur or professional entomologist or as a student studying the phenomenon of butterfly populations as part of a number of biology, ecology or conservation courses. It describes the results from a British scheme to monitor butterflies. Series: Conservation Biology. Num Pages: 274 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSV; RNF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 15. Weight in Grams: 413.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 274
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412634604
- ISBN
- 9780412634604
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 199.25
€ 199.25
Hardback. Written to inform not only basic research scientists and students, but also practising physicians, this volume reviews the evolution of gene transfer as a therapeutic strategy. The latest developments in viral and non-viral vectors for gene therapy are explained. Editor(s): Dickson, G. Series: Molecular and Cell Biology of Human Diseases Series. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFN; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 769.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412625503
- ISBN
- 9780412625503
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.54
€ 246.54
Hardback. Covers the structural biology of the midgut; digestion and transport; the insect midgut as a target for control strategies; and the idgut as an environment for other organisms. This volume is suitable for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students, and researchers in entomology, physiology and pest control. Editor(s): Lehane, M. J.; Billingsley, P.B. Num Pages: 486 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 28. Weight in Grams: 896.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412616709
- ISBN
- 9780412616709
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 248.32
€ 248.32
Paperback. Deals with the insects and other arthropod ectoparasites of veterinary importance. This book focuses on the organisms of most significance in temperate northern Europe and America. It is suitable for veterinary medical students and practising veterinarians and also for medical entomologists and those working in related livestock disciplines. Num Pages: 456 pages, 121 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: 1D; 1KBB; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 635.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1997
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412615108
- ISBN
- 9780412615108
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.33
€ 128.33
Paperback. In this book, the author addresses the question of how, in many temporate ecosystems, diverse and species-rich assemblies of ungulates manage to co-exist despite often quite extensive overlap in ecological requirements. The behaviour and ecology of particular species is also examined. Series: Chapman and Hall Wildlife Ecology and Behaviour Series. Num Pages: 131 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW7; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 9. Weight in Grams: 281.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 131
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412612404
- ISBN
- 9780412612404
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.24
€ 121.24
hardcover. Suitable for animal scientists, agricultural scientists, modellers and animal physiologists, this book offers a broad and comprehensive coverage of ruminant systems and features the application of models in animal biology. Num Pages: 588 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW7; TVR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 31. Weight in Grams: 995.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Number of pages
- 588
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412591600
- ISBN
- 9780412591600
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 418.88
€ 418.88
Hardcover.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1997th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412583506
- ISBN
- 9780412583506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 414.25
€ 414.25
Hardback. Looks at the relationship of fish to the food they eat, their growth and responses to the environment. The physiology and nutrition of fish are examined from an energetic standpoint, with the environmental influences upon feeding and growth being emphasized. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 324 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 324
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412580901
- ISBN
- 9780412580901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.69
€ 244.69
Paperback. Provides an introduction to the biology of fishes, covering basic diversity, biology and physiology. This book focuses on the environmental aspects relating to fish biology. It is suitable for students and individuals in fish biology, fisheries, aquaculture and environmental sciences. Series: Fish & Fisheries Series. Num Pages: 470 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 470
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412580802
- ISBN
- 9780412580802
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 128.71
€ 128.71
Hardback. An identification guide to the arthropods (insects, mites, ticks, etcetera) which affect the health of people and their domestic animals. Suitable for practical use on the laboratory bench and in the field, it allows the student to become familiar with and identify to genus level, various types of medical and veterinary pests. Num Pages: 234 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 514.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 234
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412572807
- ISBN
- 9780412572807
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.11
€ 190.11
Hardback. This book summarizes the current state of butterfly ecology and biodiversity around the world, while highlighting strategies being used to conserve various species. Editor(s): Pullin, Andrew S. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412569708
- ISBN
- 9780412569708
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.90
€ 192.90
Paperback. Reviews various aspects of earthworm biology and ecology. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT; RNC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 613.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 3rd
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412561603
- ISBN
- 9780412561603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 306.90
€ 306.90
Paperback. Deals with microbial species that inhabit the human body, and the consequences of the intimate relationships that we share with them. It is intended that this book will provide an introduction to the normal microflora for those studying disciplines within the health sciences, and for those in the food industry. Num Pages: 124 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFG; PSG; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 7. Weight in Grams: 196.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412550409
- ISBN
- 9780412550409
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.33
€ 122.33