Author : Marco Apollonio
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 13,63 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789810242602
This book reviews the relationship of mating systems with other aspects of vertebrate biology. It presents many stimulating new perspectives and ideas on mating systems studies. While many of the authors present some of their own research, in all cases they underline the general relevance of their work and speculate on future directions of scientific inquiry.
Author : Julian Lombardi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 13,28 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 146154937X
Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction is the only comprehensive textbook covering major topics in the reproductive biology of vertebrates, from sexuality and gametogenesis to reproductive ecology and life history tactics. The work draws heavily on recent reviews and papers while placing topics in a historical context and conceptual framework. In addition, the author provides detailed comparative surveys of each of the major topics discussed. Comparative Vertebrate Reproduction has been written as a textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate-level students in biology, zoology, physiology, animal science, and veterinary medicine. The work also serves as an excellent reference for researchers in medical and veterinary schools working in reproductive medicine.
Author : Kathreen Ruckstuhl
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 14,12 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780521835220
Males and females of many species can, and do, live separately for long periods of time. This sexual segregation is widespread and can be on social, spatial or habitat scales. An understanding of sexual segregation is important in the explanation of life history and social preference, population dynamics and the conservation of rare species. Sexual Segregation in Vertebrates explores the reasons why this behaviour has evolved and what factors contribute to it.
Author : Richard Sadleir
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,17 MB
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0323159354
The Reproduction of Vertebrates describes the vertebrate reproductive systems in an evolutionary sequence and according to taxonomic classes. This book is divided into seven chapters; each chapter tackles a specific vertebrate class. This text specifically considers fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals, and man. Discussions in each chapter include these species' evolutionary history, classification, external indications of sex, mating, fertilization, development, endocrinology, breeding seasons, sexual maturation, migration, response to environmental factors, and economic importance. The concluding chapter presents the comparative aspects of reproduction of these vertebrates. This text is of great value to teachers and students who are interested in the vertebrate reproductive system.
Author : Reinmar Hager
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 547 pages
File Size : 44,74 MB
Release : 2009-08-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521864097
Skew theory investigates the genetic and ecological factors causal to the partitioning of reproduction in animal groups and may yield fundamental insights into the evolution of animal sociality. This book brings together new theory and empirical work, mostly in vertebrates, to test assumptions and predictions of skew models.
Author : Elizabeth G. Crichton
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 523 pages
File Size : 21,57 MB
Release : 2000-06-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080540538
The Reproductive Biology of Bats presents the first comprehensive, in-depth review of the current knowledge and supporting literature concerning the behavior, anatomy, physiology and reproductive strategies of bats. These mammals, which occur world-wide and comprise a vast assemblage of species, have evolved unique and successful reproductive strategies through varied anatomical and physiological specialization. These are accompanied by individual and/or group behavioral interactions, usually in response to environmental mechanisms essential to their reproductive success. - Is the first book devoted to the reproductive biology of bats - Contains in-depth reviews of the literature concerned with bat reproduction - Contributors are widely recognized specialists - Provides a powerful database for future research
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Page : pages
File Size : 26,66 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Hormones, Sex
ISBN :
Author : Marco Festa-bianchet
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 35,70 MB
Release : 2000-10-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9814493392
This book reviews the relationship of mating systems with other aspects of vertebrate biology. It presents many stimulating new perspectives and ideas on mating systems studies. While many of the authors present some of their own research, in all cases they underline the general relevance of their work and speculate on future directions of scientific inquiry.
Author : Elena Choleris
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 35,12 MB
Release : 2013-04-11
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0521190355
A comparative overview of the effects of neuropeptides on behavior, examining parallel findings in both humans and non-human animals.
Author : Randy Thornhill
Publisher :
Page : 572 pages
File Size : 47,87 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Science
ISBN :
