Zoology & animal sciences
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Zoology & animal sciences
Evolution and Diversity of Sex Ratio: in Insects and Mites
. Ed(S): Wrensch, Dana L.; Ebbert, Mercedes A...
paperback. Sex ratio, the proportion of a progeny that is female, is an extremely important fitness trait. It is particularly interesting in relation to haplodiploidy, a variety of parthenogenesis in which organisms reproduce without the benefit of fertilization. Editor(s): Wrensch, Dana L.; Ebbert, Mercedes A. Num Pages: 634 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Springer United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 634
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412022210
- ISBN
- 9780412022210
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 125.91
€ 125.91
Hardback. A study of planthoppers from an ecological and genetic perspective, this work highlights planthoppers as ideal organisms for basic studies in plant-herbivore interactions, population ecology and genetics, behaviour, natural enemies, and community ecology. Editor(s): Denno, Robert F.; Perfect, T.J. Num Pages: 799 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1309.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 799
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412023415
- ISBN
- 9780412023415
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 358.17
€ 358.17
Hardback. Nitrogen fixation is a key component of the nitrogen cycle, one of the fundamental cycles in the biosphere. This title features reviews on aspects of the subject, from the molecular biology and genetics to the biochemistry, physiology, and ecology of nitrogen fixation. Editor(s): Stacey, G.S.; Burris, Robert H. (University of Wisconsin, USA); Evans, H. J. Num Pages: 960 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 50. Weight in Grams: 1557.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 960
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412024214
- ISBN
- 9780412024214
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 541.68
€ 541.68
Hardback. Presents an examination on various aspects of the relationship between insects and their environment. This book covers both social and non-social insects from multiple perspectives. It discusses applications of pest management. Editor(s): Papaj, D.R.; Lewis, A. C. Num Pages: 398 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7; TVH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 763.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1992
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412025617
- ISBN
- 9780412025617
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.39
€ 246.39
Hardback. Discusses about freshwater fish in streams, lakes, reservoirs, and special habitats around the world. This book addresses approximately twenty major topics in freshwater fish ecology in a format suitable for use in graduate-level courses. It focuses on basic ecology and contains much data from fisheries ecology. Num Pages: 756 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW1; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 41. Weight in Grams: 1265.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 756
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412028311
- ISBN
- 9780412028311
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 486.42
€ 486.42
hardcover. Examines questions such as: what bacteria were, what they are, and what they do. By developing an understanding of the properties of these simple and early life forms, especially at the levels of physics and mathematics, this book provides insight into the mechanism used by bacteria to subvert physical forces to their own ends. Num Pages: 423 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSGD; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 802.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Springer United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1995th Edition
- Number of pages
- 423
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412028717
- ISBN
- 9780412028717
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.97
€ 246.97
Hardback. Many mites possess extremely intricate life styles in close association with plant and animal hosts. Their polymorphism has made classification a challenge, and their ability to reproduce both sexually and asexually has made efforts to control their populations difficult. Num Pages: 357 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT6; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 713.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1993
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 357
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412029912
- ISBN
- 9780412029912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.90
€ 192.90
Paperback. Focuses on the behavior of host-plant selection by plant-feeding insects. This book describes the patterns of host use, the chemical features of plants that determine host selection, the physiology of insect sensory systems, and the insect behaviors, with an emphasis on mechanisms. It is aimed at undergraduates, graduates, and agriculturists. Series: Contemporary Topics in Entomology. Num Pages: 325 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 154 x 228 x 25. Weight in Grams: 496.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 325
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412031311
- ISBN
- 9780412031311
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 242.54
€ 242.54
Hardback. Presents a comprehensive overview of the behavioural and physiological mechanisms underlying insect feeding. This volume explores the principles regulating feeding, and it offers information necessary for the development of effective and environmentally safe methods to control the feeding of pest insects. Editor(s): Boer, G. de; Chapman, R.F. Num Pages: 398 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1710.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 398
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412031410
- ISBN
- 9780412031410
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 246.59
€ 246.59
Hardback. Covers topics such as: chemoreception and integration, orientation mechanisms, plant-insect interactions and insect-insect interactions. This volume brings together a group of reviews that offer perspective on interesting advances in insect chemical ecology. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 1820.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412039515
- ISBN
- 9780412039515
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 247.29
€ 247.29
Paperback. Brings together a focused group of reviews that offer perspective on the advances in insect chemical ecology. This volume covers such topics as chemoreception and integration, orientation mechanisms, plant-insect interactions and insect-insect interactions. It useful for entomologists and ecologists working directly with insects. Num Pages: 433 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1995
- Number of pages
- 433
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412039614
- ISBN
- 9780412039614
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 243.97
€ 243.97
Paperback. Offers an approach to respiratory physiology, examining the subject based upon fundamental biological, chemical, and physical principles. This book allows health professionals to find their ability to care for patients enhanced by their improved understanding of the functioning of gas exchange in the respiratory system. Num Pages: 146 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 9. Weight in Grams: 244.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1996
- Number of pages
- 146
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412052118
- ISBN
- 9780412052118
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 122.87
€ 122.87
Hardback. Deals with the basic biology of mycobacteria. This title includes taxonomy and molecular biology of mycobacteria, modern approaches for detection of mycobacteria, and immunology and immunization against tuberculosis. It covers drug treatments for mycobacteria and tuberculosis. It outlines trends of discovery and development of chemotherapy. Num Pages: 400 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MMFM; PSG; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1680.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 400
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412054518
- ISBN
- 9780412054518
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.79
€ 244.79
Hardback. A number of breakthroughs have made the study of nitric oxide, an exciting field in physiology and pathophysiology. This book reviews the progress in the field and opens perspectives to novel diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Num Pages: 463 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJR; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 31. Weight in Grams: 884.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 463
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412080616
- ISBN
- 9780412080616
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.25
€ 195.25
Paperback. Num Pages: 298 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAK; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 384.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1970
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- 2 ed
- Number of pages
- 298
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412110207
- ISBN
- 9780412110207
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 63.35
€ 63.35
Paperback. BIC Classification: PSV. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 442.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1972
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412110603
- ISBN
- 9780412110603
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 121.45
€ 121.45
Paperback. BIC Classification: PSVH. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 813.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1976
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412112805
- ISBN
- 9780412112805
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 124.59
€ 124.59
Paperback. Num Pages: 323 pages, 196 black & white illustrations, 2 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSF; PSVW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 627.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1974
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1974
- Number of pages
- 323
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412113901
- ISBN
- 9780412113901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 65.33
€ 65.33
Paperback. Num Pages: 314 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JHMP; PSB; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 18. Weight in Grams: 504.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1975
- Publisher
- Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412117701
- ISBN
- 9780412117701
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 64.49
€ 64.49
paperback. Series: Outline Studies in Biology. Num Pages: 64 pages, 2 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PSB; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 4. Weight in Grams: 143.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1977
- Publisher
- Springer United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1977th Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780412131301
- ISBN
- 9780412131301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 61.83
€ 61.83