Author : Robert R. Hollander
Publisher :
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 23,38 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 46,90 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Natural history
ISBN :
Author : Patricia G. Dolan
Publisher :
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 25,46 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Molossus
ISBN :
Author : Richard G. Beidleman
Publisher :
Page : 464 pages
File Size : 38,6 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Vertebrates
ISBN :
This compilation catalogues the writings on the diverse vertebrate species within Colorado's boundaries beginning with the Escalante Expedition, which skirted the western slope a century before Colorado's statehood. Because of its geographical location-between East and West, North and Southwest, its altitudinal range of more than 11,000 feet, and its consequent variety of ecosystems from desert shrub to alpine tundra, Colorado ranks high among the fifty states for its variety of vertebrates. With such an abundance of these vertebrates, biologists and observant laypersons have had much to write about. This comprehensive bibliography is divided into major sections: General Natural History, Fishes, Amphibians, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals. Each taxonomic group has a general section, followed by listings at taxon levels down to alphabetically-arranged species. The bibliography is especially complete with respect to periodical literature through 1995. Colorado Vertebrate Zoology cites resources for studying both well-researched vertebrates and those needing more study.
Author : David J. Hafner
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 44,76 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782831704630
The first comprehensive treatment of North American rodents of conservation concern. This action plan summarizes the rodent fauna of North America and provides available information on every rodent taxon that has been considered to be of conservation concern by state, provincial and private conservation agencies and regional experts. It is hoped that the survey provided in this action plan will serve as a common ground for all these parties in drawing up conservation strategies for rodents.
Author : Sabine Begall
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 29,67 MB
Release : 2007-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 3540692762
Subterranean Rodents presents achievements from recent years of research on these rodents, divided into five sections: ecophysiology; sensory ecology; life histories, behavioural ecology and demography; environmental and economical impact; molecular ecology and evolution. It is a must for all researchers working in this field and will be of interest to zoologists, physiologists, morphologists, ecologists, and evolutionary biologists.
Author : David Earl Brown
Publisher :
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 42,3 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Biotic Communities catalogs and defines by biome, or biotic community, the region centered on Arizona, New Mexico, Sonora, Chihuahua, and Baja California Norte, plus portions of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, Texas, Coahuila, Sinaloa, and Baja California Sur. This ambitious guide is an essential companion for anyone working in natural resources management and ecological research, as well as nonspecialists looking for solid information about a particular southwestern locale. Biotic Communities is arranged by climatic formation with a short chapter for each biome describing climate, physiognomy, distribution, dominant and common plant species, and characteristic vertebrates. Subsequent chapters contain careful descriptions of zonal subdivisions.
Author : Christian de Muizon
Publisher :
Page : 39 pages
File Size : 35,21 MB
Release : 1982
Category : Phocidae, Fossil
ISBN : 9780868130347
Author : Robert J. Russell
Publisher :
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 42,12 MB
Release : 1955
Category : Pocket gophers
ISBN :
Author : Eileen A. Lacey
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 33,36 MB
Release : 2000-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780226467283
Many mammals like to dig in the dirt, but few call it home. Those that do, such as mole-rats, zokors, and tuco-tucos, have developed novel adaptations to their subterranean life, including bones and muscles modified for efficient digging and ways to "see" underground without using their eyes. These unusual traits, adopted independently by unrelated groups around the world, also make subterranean rodents fascinating subjects for biologists. Life Underground provides the first comprehensive review of the biology of subterranean rodents. Arranged by topic rather than by taxon to facilitate cross-species comparisons, chapters cover such subjects as morphology, physiology, social behavior, genetic variation, and evolutionary diversification. Two main questions run throughout the book. First, to what extent has subterranean life shaped the biology of these animals, leading to similar adaptations among otherwise dissimilar species? Second, how have the distinct evolutionary histories of these groups led to different solutions to the challenges posed by life underground?
