.png){kind=logo}
Zoology & animal sciences
Results 3097 - 3120 of 3602
Zoology & animal sciences
Hardback. Limulus is a unique animal which has provided numerous uses for man over the years, from fertilizer to bait to medical research. However, if this species is not protected soon, it will be lost for the future. This work contains 14 chapters covering the horseshoe crab's biology, ecology and evolutionary development. Editor(s): Tanacredi, John T. Num Pages: 175 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 748.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 175
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466816
- ISBN
- 9780306466816
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.68
€ 129.68
Reconstructing Behavior in the Primate Fossil Record
. Ed(S): Plavcan, J. Michael; Kay, Richard F....
Hardback. Addresses the topic of reconstructing behavior in the primate fossil record. The authors review not only the types of evidence that can be used to reconstruct behavior, but also the limitations of the evidence, only emphasizing the weakness of behavioral reconstruction as a basis and inspiration for further research. Editor(s): Plavcan, J. Michael; Kay, Richard F.; Jungers, William L. (State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA); Van Schaik, Carel P. Series: Advances in Primatology. Num Pages: 450 pages, biography. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSVW79; PSX; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 32. Weight in Grams: 2380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 450
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306466045
- ISBN
- 9780306466045
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 205.48
€ 205.48
Hardback. Num Pages: 346 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 2020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 346
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306465772
- ISBN
- 9780306465772
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 212.06
€ 212.06
Hardback. Presents proceedings of the IX International Conference on Ephemeroptera and the XII International Symposium on Plecoptera, held in Tucuman, Argentina. Divided into comprehensive thematic sections, this book covers studies on ecology and behavior ranging from life cycles and general biology to genetic divergence and vibrational communication. Editor(s): Dominguez, Eduardo. Num Pages: 478 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1910.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 478
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306465444
- ISBN
- 9780306465444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 211.33
€ 211.33
Hardback. It has been demonstrated that different lithologies and different geographic areas told different stories from those that had been developed based on more typical faunal assemblages. This book offers an introduction to non-traditional Eocene fossils samples, and discusses features of these fossil assemblages. Editor(s): Gunnell, Gregg F. Series: Topics in Geobiology. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT; RBX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1830.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306465284
- ISBN
- 9780306465284
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.15
€ 203.15
Hardback. Presents reviews of topics selected from the range of research in avian biology. This title includes topics that cover the spectrum from the molecular level of organization to population biology and community ecology. Editor(s): Nolan, Val, Jr.; Thompson, Charles F.; Ketterson, Ellen. Series: Current Ornithology. Num Pages: 424 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 424
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306464867
- ISBN
- 9780306464867
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.81
€ 202.81
Hardback. A collection of essays on different perspectives of ethology including treatment of culture and behaviour in relation to natural selection. Editor(s): Thompson, Nicholas S.; Tonneau, Francois. Series: Perspectives in Ethology. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306464614
- ISBN
- 9780306464614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.84
€ 200.84
Phylogenetic Perspectives on the Vertebrate Immune System
. Ed(S): Becker, J. M.; Sugumaran, Manickam; ...
Hardback. This volume describes the evolution of immune systems and covers molecular information concerning the development of recognition, immunoglobulins, and cytokines. It also emphasizes evolutionary cell biology, phylogenetic inferences, and the evolution of recognition and regulatory systems. Editor(s): Becker, J. M.; Sugumaran, Manickam; Cooper, Edwin L. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 395 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBM; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 395
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306464317
- ISBN
- 9780306464317
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.41
€ 257.41
Hardback. Based on the excerpts from Proceedings of the European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST 825) Symposium on Mammary Gland Biology, this book provides an understanding of the mammary tissue. Editor(s): Mol, John A.; Clegg, Roger A. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 328 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 259 x 189 x 25. Weight in Grams: 766.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 328
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306464140
- ISBN
- 9780306464140
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.51
€ 203.51
Hardback. Offers an overview of plethodontid salamanders. This title helps readers find the understanding of many aspects of the evolution, systematics, development, morphology, life history, ecology, and field methodology of these animals. Editor(s): Bruce, Richard C.; Jaeger, Robert G.; Houck, Lynne D. Num Pages: 485 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW3. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 29. Weight in Grams: 2600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 485
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306463044
- ISBN
- 9780306463044
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 443.74
€ 443.74
Hardback. This latest volume in the "Subcellular Biochemistry" series is an attempt to give an in-depth overview of the field of bacterial cell invasion. Late-20th century knowledge about all well-studied bacteria with the ability to invade eukaryotic cells is brought together. Editor(s): Oelschlaeger, Tobias A.; Hacker, Jorg. Series: Subcellular Biochemistry. Num Pages: 726 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSGD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 40. Weight in Grams: 2630.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 726
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306462900
- ISBN
- 9780306462900
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 387.76
€ 387.76
Hardback. This text is designed to bring together authorities worldwide on the regulation of environmental contaminants and food chemicals, and researchers investigating the metabolism and disposition of foreign chemicals (xenobiotics) in fish species. Editor(s): Smith, David J.; Gingerich, William H. (U.S. Geological Survey); Beconi-Barker, Maria G. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PDND; PSAG; PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1480.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306461897
- ISBN
- 9780306461897
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.84
€ 200.84
hardcover. Contains selected presentations on lemurs made at the 17th IPS Congress in 1998. This volume includes chapters which highlight developments in lemur research, touching several important fields from conservation to theoretical aspects of behavioral ecology, as well as nutrition and public education. Editor(s): Rakotosaminanana, Berthe; Rasamimanana, Hanta; Ganzhorn, Jorg U.; Goodman, Steven. Num Pages: 295 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1810.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer United States
- Number of pages
- 295
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1999th Edition
- SKU
- V9780306461873
- ISBN
- 9780306461873
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 203.03
€ 203.03
Hardback. The purpose of this volume is to provide an update and overview of the field of chemical communication in vertebrates, including chemical identification of the signals, sensory mechanisms, interactions between odours and the endocrine system, behaviour and ecology. Editor(s): Johnston, Richard E.; Muller-Schwarze, Dietland; Sorenson, Peter W. (University of Minnesota, St. Paul, USA). Num Pages: 674 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 37. Weight in Grams: 3360.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 674
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306461149
- ISBN
- 9780306461149
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 264.56
€ 264.56
Hardback. Covers various integrative functions of calcium signalling - how changes in intracellular calcium coordinate a variety of coherent cellular responses. This volume provides the experimental data and concepts, bringing together a detailed analysis of the events, processes, and functions regulated by calcium signalling. Editor(s): Verkhratsky, Alexei; Toescu, Emil C. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 2300.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306460326
- ISBN
- 9780306460326
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 261.58
€ 261.58
Hardback. Proceedings of a Symposium held in Davis, California, March 27-28, 1995 Editor(s): Strasser, Elizabeth; Fleagle, John; Rosenberger, Alfred L. (Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C., USA); McHenry, Henry (University of California). Num Pages: 482 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 27. Weight in Grams: 2550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 482
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306460227
- ISBN
- 9780306460227
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 262.29
€ 262.29
Hardback. Proceedings of the Third International Congress held in Le Touquet, France, May 5-9, 1997 Editor(s): Spik, Genevieve; Legrand, Dominique; Mazurier, Joel. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 363 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBC; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 1530.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306459269
- ISBN
- 9780306459269
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 256.42
€ 256.42
The Phototrophic Prokaryotes. Proceedings of the Ninth International S...
Gunter A. . Ed(S): Peschek
Hardback. Proceedings of the Ninth International Symposium held in Vienna, Austria, September 6-12, 1997 Editor(s): Peschek, Gunter A. Num Pages: 836 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 43. Weight in Grams: 1776.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 836
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306459238
- ISBN
- 9780306459238
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.11
€ 258.11
Hardback. The remarkable ability of herpesviruses to escape immunity brings together the two disciplines of immunology and virology in an inextricable way. This book presents the contributions of herpesvirus virologists and immunologists who summarize their work to recount some of the developments in the field of herpes virology. Editor(s): Medveczky, Peter G.; Friedman, Herman; Bendinelli, Mauro. Series: Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis. Num Pages: 338 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMFM; PSG; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1500.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 338
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306458903
- ISBN
- 9780306458903
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.98
€ 200.98
The Emergence of Whales. Evolutionary Patterns in the Origin of Cetace...
J. G. M. 'Hans' . Ed(S): Thewissen
Hardback. Provides a snapshot of the research in whale origins. This book indicates that cetacean origins is a field that is multidisciplinary. Editor(s): Thewissen, J. G. M. 'Hans'. Series: Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology. Num Pages: 491 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW73. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 166 x 242 x 35. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 491
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306458538
- ISBN
- 9780306458538
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 325.20
€ 325.20
Hardback. Clinicians and health practitioners recognize the importance of speedy detection of pathogens to impede the further spread of infection, and to ensure their patients' rapid and complete recovery. This collection of effective diagnostic techniques aids readers in selecting the most efficient method, and to avoid common pitfalls in implementation. Editor(s): Specter, Steven; Bendinelli, Mauro; Friedman, Herman. Series: Infectious Agents and Pathogenesis. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBN; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1180.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306458484
- ISBN
- 9780306458484
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 254.11
€ 254.11
Hardback. Editor(s): Meijer, Laurent; Guidet, Silvana; Philippe, Michel (Universite de Rennes I, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Rennes, France). Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSD; PSF; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 902.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306458101
- ISBN
- 9780306458101
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.04
€ 197.04
Hardback. Proceedings of the Seventh International Conference held in Banff, Canada, October 22-27, 1996 Editor(s): James, Michael N.G. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 499 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSBZ; PSD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1043.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 499
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306458095
- ISBN
- 9780306458095
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.98
€ 197.98
Hardback. This volume looks at future research in the field of ethology, not only by questioning what we now know, but also by presenting tractable ideas for empirical research. Series: Perspectives in Ethology. Num Pages: 431 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HPQ; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Springer Science+Business Media United States
- Number of pages
- 431
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780306457647
- ISBN
- 9780306457647
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 202.81
€ 202.81