Animal Behavior Abstracts
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 24,34 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Animal behavior
ISBN :
Medical and Veterinary Entomology
Author : Gary R. Mullen
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 646 pages
File Size : 38,63 MB
Release : 2009-04-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080919693
Book Description
Medical and Veterinary Entomology, Second Edition, has been fully updated and revised to provide the latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance. Each chapter is structured with the student in mind, organized by the major headings of Taxonomy, Morphology, Life History, Behavior and Ecology, Public Health and Veterinary Importance, and Prevention and Control. This second edition includes separate chapters devoted to each of the taxonomic groups of insects and arachnids of medical or veterinary concern, including spiders, scorpions, mites, and ticks. Internationally recognized editors Mullen and Durden include extensive coverage of both medical and veterinary entomological importance. This book is designed for teaching and research faculty in medical and veterinary schools that provide a course in vector borne diseases and medical entomology; parasitologists, entomologists, and government scientists responsible for oversight and monitoring of insect vector borne diseases; and medical and veterinary school libraries and libraries at institutions with strong programs in entomology. Follows in the tradition of Herm's Medical and Veterinary Entomology The latest information on developments in entomology relating to public health and veterinary importance Two separate indexes for enhanced searchability: Taxonomic and Subject New to this edition: Three new chapters Morphological Adaptations of Parasitic Arthropods Forensic Entomology Molecular Tools in Medical and Veterinary Entomology 1700 word glossary Appendix of Arthropod-Related Viruses of Medical-Veterinary Importance Numerous new full-color images, illustrations and maps throughout
Numbers of Living Species in Australia and the World
Author : Arthur D. Chapman
Publisher :
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 17,4 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Biodiversity
ISBN : 9780642568601
Book Description
Biology of Spiders
Author : Rainer Foelix
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 13,75 MB
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0199734828
Book Description
One of the only books to treat the whole spider, from its behavior and physiology to its neurobiology and reproductive characteristics, Biology of Spiders is considered a classic in spider literature. First published in German in 1979, the book is now in its third edition, and has established itself as the supreme authority on these fascinating creatures. Containing five hundred new references, this book incorporates the latest research while dispelling many oft-heard myths and misconceptions that surround spiders. Of special interest are chapters on the structure and function of spider webs and silk, as well as those on spider venom. A new subchapter on tarantulas will appeal especially to tarantula keepers and breeders. The highly accessible text is supplemented by exceptional, high-quality photographs, many of them originals, and detailed diagrams. It will be of interest to arachnologists, entomologists, and zoologists, as well as to academics, students of biology, and the general reader curious about spiders.
Catalogue of the Smaller Arachnid Orders of the World
Author : Mark S. Harvey
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 12,37 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780643068056
Book Description
Contains a valuable summary of bibliographic information, enabling readers to access the worldwide literature for these smaller orders.
Fossil Spiders
Author : David Penney
Publisher : Siri Scientific Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 31,68 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Amber fossils
ISBN : 0955863651
Book Description
Compared to insects, fossil spiders have received only scant attention in the literature. Previously, the only works available were numerous scientific papers, many published in foreign languages. Most of these are basic descriptive taxonomic works, with very few considering broader biological concepts. Despite a significant increase in the discovery and description of fossil spiders within the last quarter Century this void remained unfilled. Thus, this short monograph aims to achieve several objectives. Firstly, to provide general and up to date background information on the overall importance and diversity of fossils spiders, including an indication of those groups for which the taxonomy is spurious and in need of reassessment. Secondly, to discuss the techniques available for working with fossil spiders and some of the problems encountered by palaeoarachnologists, including bias and limitations of the spider fossil record. Thirdly, the overall evolutionary history of spiders is summarized in the form of an evolutionary tree, which is subsequently used to address key issues of broad interest, such as origins, diversifications and extinctions, including the effects of mass extinctions and predator-prey co-radiations. Finally, the contribution that fossil data can make to understanding the past and present biogeography of the order is considered. This book should be of interest to both amateur and professional arachnologists and palaeontologists and will also serve as a general palaeontological reference work for neonologists studying extant spiders.
Common Spiders of North America
Author : Richard A. Bradley
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 16,15 MB
Release : 2019-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0520315316
Book Description
Spiders are among the most diverse groups of terrestrial invertebrates, yet they are among the least studied and understood. This first comprehensive guide to all 68 spider families in North America beautifully illustrates 469 of the most commonly encountered species. Group keys enable identification by web type and other observable details, and species descriptions include identification tips, typical habitat, geographic distribution, and behavioral notes. A concise illustrated introduction to spider biology and anatomy explains spider relationships. This book is a critical resource for curious naturalists who want to understand this ubiquitous and ecologically critical component of our biosphere.
Multiple Stressors in River Ecosystems
Author : Sergi Sabater
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 28,34 MB
Release : 2018-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 0128118008
Book Description
Multiple Stressors in River Ecosystems: Status, Impacts and Prospects for the Future provides a comprehensive and current overview on the topic as written by leading river scientists who discuss the relevance of co-occurring stressors for river ecosystems. River ecosystems are subject to multiple stressors that threaten their ecological status and the ecosystem services they provide. This book updates the reader's knowledge on the response and management of river ecosystems to multi-stress situations occurring under global change. Detailing the risk for biodiversity and functioning in a case-study approach, it provides insight into methodological issues, also including the socioeconomic implications. - Presents a case study approach and geographic description on the relevance of multiple stressors on river ecosystems in different biomes - Gives a uniquely integrated perspective on different stressors, including their interactions and joint effects, as opposed to the traditional one-by-one approach - Compiles state-of-the-art methods and technologies in monitoring, modeling and analyzing river ecosystems under multiple stress conditions
Coleoptera
Author : Herbert Edward Andrewes
Publisher :
Page : 494 pages
File Size : 11,22 MB
Release : 1929
Category : Beetles
ISBN :
Book Description
Phylogenetic Systematics
Author : Willi Hennig
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 10,75 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780252068140
Book Description
Phylogenetic Systematics, first published in 1966, marks a turning point in the history of systematic biology. Willi Hennig's influential synthetic work, arguing for the primacy of the phylogenetic system as the general reference system in biology, generated significant controversy and opened possibilities for evolutionary biology that are still being explored.
