Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
Hardback. Pearly mussels (Unionoidea) live in lakes, rivers, and streams around the world. These bivalves play important roles in freshwater ecosystems and were once culturally and economically valuable as sources of food, pearls, and mother-of-pearl. This book offers a synthesis of the factors that control the distribution and abundance of pearly mussels. Series: Freshwater Ecology Series. Num Pages: 216 pages, 4 b/w photographs, 49 line illustrations, 14 tables. BIC Classification: PSPF; PSVS; PSVT3. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 160 x 237 x 20. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520255265
- ISBN
- 9780520255265
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.52€ 64.81
€ 84.52
€ 64.81
Paperback. Tells a story about evolution, as well as a tale of the storms, scurvy, and shipwrecks that plagued the Pacific coast's explorers, naturalists, and scientists, many of whom led turbulent or tragic lives, with themes reflected in the wonder and danger of the coast itself. Illustrator(s): Kirkland, Ken. Num Pages: 320 pages, 25 line illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PSVW. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 220 x 187 x 20. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520258143
- ISBN
- 9780520258143
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 23.25
€ 31.99
€ 23.25
Hardback. Are selfishness and individuality - rather than kindness and cooperation - basic to biological nature? Does a 'selfish gene' create universal sexual conflict? This title intends to reject these and other ideas that have come to dominate the study of animal evolution. Num Pages: 272 pages, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 22. Weight in Grams: 472.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520258266
- ISBN
- 9780520258266
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 36.42
€ 50.99
€ 36.42
Hardback. Reproductive modes and sexual patterns in marine fishes provide deep insight into general evolutionary problems. This book illustrates how knowledge of reproductive biology among marine fishes can help identify vulnerable and potentially vulnerable species in the face of changing environmental conditions and increasing human-based pressures. Editor(s): Cole, Kathleen S. Num Pages: 432 pages, 14 b/w photographs, 28 line illustrations, 12 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 230 x 159 x 27. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 432
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520264335
- ISBN
- 9780520264335
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.52€ 65.32
€ 84.52
€ 65.32
Paperback. Develops a controversial alternative theory called social selection, which emphasizes cooperation, elucidates the factors that contribute to evolutionary success in a gene pool or animal social system, and demonstrates that to identify Darwinism with selfishness and individuality misrepresents the facts of life as we now know them. Num Pages: 272 pages, 20 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 221 x 144 x 17. Weight in Grams: 350.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520265936
- ISBN
- 9780520265936
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Condition: New
€ 31.99€ 23.25
€ 31.99
€ 23.25
Hardback. The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 per cent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem. It addresses central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity. Editor(s): Albert, James S.; Reis, Roberto E. Num Pages: 408 pages, 42 color illustrations, 3 b/w photographs, 58 line illustrations, 42 tables. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1518. 408 pages, Illustrations (some col.), maps (some col.). Editor(s): Albert, James S.; Reis, Roberto E. The fish faunas of continental South and Central America constitute one of the greatest concentrations of aquatic diversity on Earth, consisting of about 10 per cent of all living vertebrate species. This title explores the evolutionary origins of this unique ecosystem. It addresses central themes in the study of tropical biodiversity. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Dimension: 285 x 221 x 28. Weight: 1522.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520268685
- ISBN
- 9780520268685
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 100.00€ 76.64
€ 100.00
€ 76.64
Hardback. The Northern Spotted Owl, a threatened species that occurs in coniferous forests in the western United States, has become a well-known environmental symbol. But how is the owl actually faring? This book contains the results of a long-term effort by a large group of leading researchers to document population trends of the Northern Spotted Owl. Series: Studies in Avian Biology. Num Pages: 120 pages, 20 line illustrations, 37 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBW; PSVW6. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 262 x 180 x 12. Weight in Grams: 470.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 120
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520270084
- ISBN
- 9780520270084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 54.76€ 43.41
€ 54.76
€ 43.41
Paperback. Editor(s): Robbins, Martha M.; Boesch, Christophe. Num Pages: 200 pages, 32 color illustrations, 1 line illustration, 1 map, 1 table. BIC Classification: PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 149 x 221 x 13. Weight in Grams: 298.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274594
- ISBN
- 9780520274594
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 19.64
€ 25.99
€ 19.64
Hardback. Presents information on the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Illustrator(s): Hansen, Keith. Num Pages: 446 pages, 293 color illustrations, 1 b/w photograph, 1 line illustration, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 28. Weight in Grams: 953.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274938
- ISBN
- 9780520274938
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 75.00€ 58.30
€ 75.00
€ 58.30
Paperback. Presents information on the natural histories of birds of the Sierra Nevada, the origins of their names, the habitats they prefer, how they communicate and interact with one another, their relative abundance, and where they occur within the region. Illustrator(s): Hansen, Keith. Num Pages: 446 pages, 293 color illustrations, 1 b/w photograph, 1 line illustration, 3 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSVW6. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 253 x 175 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1022.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520274945
- ISBN
- 9780520274945
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Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 32.90
€ 45.99
€ 32.90
Hardback. Compiles and synthesizes a wealth of data on this singular subject, providing new and updated lists of native species, comparing patterns and causes of both plant and animal endemism, and interrogating the classic explanations proposed for the state's special significance in light of new molecular evidence. Num Pages: 200 pages, 5 b/w photographs, 10 line illustrations, 9 maps, 17 tables. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSTS; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 68.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520275546
- ISBN
- 9780520275546
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 84.52€ 65.32
€ 84.52
€ 65.32
Paperback. The Northern California coast - from Monterey County to the Oregon border - is home to some of the richest avian habitats on the North American continent. This book provides a comprehensive ecological overview of this extensive and diverse region. Illustrator(s): Hansen, Keith. Series: California Natural History Guides. Num Pages: 380 pages, 132 color illustrations, 12 black & white illustrations, 3 line illustrations, and 12 map. BIC Classification: 1KBBWF; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 193 x 148 x 20. Weight in Grams: 428.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520276178
- ISBN
- 9780520276178
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.00€ 21.51
€ 25.00
€ 21.51
Paperback. Examines the selectivity of feeding from various viewpoints - the behavioural ecologist examines decision rules, the dietitian looks at nutritional problems, the community ecologist sees feeding as influencing species diversity - to produce a coherent view of how organisms "choose" their diet. Editor(s): Hughes, R. Num Pages: 232 pages, 39. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 157 x 12. Weight in Grams: 370.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632035595
- ISBN
- 9780632035595
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 129.39
€ 129.39
Paperback. Contains 17 of the papers presented at the IAS International Workshop on Reefs and Carbonate platforms in the Pacific and Indian oceans held in Sydney (July 1995). The book covers disciplines related to carbonate geology: sedimentology, geochemistry, geophysics, reef ecology and modelling. Editor(s): Camoin, G. F.; Davies, P. J. Series: International Association of Sedimentologists Series. Num Pages: 336 pages, 170 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1QSP; PSVS; RBG; RBKC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 247 x 189 x 15. Weight in Grams: 830.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632047789
- ISBN
- 9780632047789
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 168.91
€ 168.91
Paperback. * Provides a thorough understanding of how fish reproduce * Vital source of information for those studying wild fish populations and also in aquaculture systems where successful reproduction is a core element of commercial success in fish breeding . Num Pages: 496 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVH; PSVW1. Category: (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 245 x 182 x 23. Weight in Grams: 986.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632054268
- ISBN
- 9780632054268
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 229.83
€ 229.83
Hardcover. Squid, cuttlefish and octopuses, which form the marine mollusc group the cephalopods, are of great and increasing interest to marine biologists, physiologists, ecologists, environmental biologists and fisheries scientists. Cephalopods: Ecology and fisheries is a thorough review of this most important animal group. Num Pages: 464 pages, 172 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT3; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 179 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1142.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632060481
- ISBN
- 9780632060481
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 262.69
€ 262.69
Hardcover. Species of the genus Pheidole are the most abundant and diverse ants of the New World and range from the northern US to Argentina. In this text, Edward O. Wilson untangles its classification, time, characterising all 625 known species, and ordering them into 19 species groups. Num Pages: 818 pages, 1 color illustration insert, 650 fine line illustrations, 5 tables, 4 halftones. BIC Classification: 1K; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 310 x 241 x 53. Weight in Grams: 3006.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 818
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674002937
- ISBN
- 9780674002937
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.94€ 166.62
€ 199.94
€ 166.62
Hardcover. Found in southern India, Ropalidia marginata is a primitively eusocial wasp - a species in which queens and workers do not differ morphologically. This book argues that understanding such species is crucial to tracing the evolution of the greater degrees of sociality of other species. Num Pages: 384 pages, 1 halftone, 74 line illustrations, 28 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674006119
- ISBN
- 9780674006119
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 99.94€ 89.96
€ 99.94
€ 89.96
Paperback. Insects that are the least bit social may gather in modest groups, like the dozen or so sawfly larvae feeding on a pine needle. Why these insects get together and what they get out of their associations are questions considered in this look at group behaviour and social lives of an array of bugs. Num Pages: 272 pages, 14 line illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 400.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674006867
- ISBN
- 9780674006867
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.02
€ 36.99
€ 31.02
Paperback. This text provides a detailed account of a predator-prey relationship involving two primates. It explores how predation by wild chimpanzees has influenced the behaviour, ecology and demography of a population of red colobus monkeys. Num Pages: 336 pages, 25 halftones, 58 line illustrations, 37 tables. BIC Classification: PSVP; PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 223 x 143 x 23. Weight in Grams: 463.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674007222
- ISBN
- 9780674007222
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 45.99€ 38.26
€ 45.99
€ 38.26