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Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > General
Diese Bild-DVD enthAlt alle Abbildungen aus 2. Auflage des
Westheide/Rieger (Hrsg.), "Spezielle Zoologie. Teil 1: Einzeller
und Wirbellose Tiere," an denen Spektrum Akademischer Verlag die
Rechte hat. Die DVD soll Dozenten, Lehrern und Studierenden der
Biologie zur Gestaltung, ErgAnzung und Nachbereitung von
Vorlesungen und Seminaren dienen.
Die DVD ist WINDOWS-kompatibel inklusive VISTA und lAuft auch
auf MAC und Linux.
Among the offspring of humans and other animals are occasional
individuals that are malformed in whole or in part. The most
grossly abnormal of these have been referred to from ancient times
as monsters, because their birth was thought to foretell doom; the
less severely affected are usually known as anomalies. This volume
digs deeply into the cellular and molecular processes of embryonic
development that go awry in such exceptional situations. It focuses
on the physical mechanisms of how genes instruct cells to build
anatomy, as well as the underlying forces of evolution that shaped
these mechanisms over eons of geologic time. The narrative is
framed in a historical perspective that should help students trying
to make sense of these complex subjects. Each chapter is written in
the style of a Sherlock Holmes story, starting with the clues and
ending with a solution to the mystery.
The RSPB’s Book of the Season The distinctive white-tailed sea
eagle was driven to extinction in Britain more than 200 years ago,
but this immense predator is making a return to our skies, thanks
to Roy Dennis, an ornithologist, conservationist and arguably the
driving force behind the UK’s reintroduction agenda. Roy was
instrumental in returning the Osprey, red kite and golden eagle to
the British Isles, but the road to reintroduction isn’t an easy
one. In what will surely be the seminal book on British
reintroductions, Roy details the painstaking process of returning
the Goldeneye to Scotland, one duckling at a time, the die-hard
determination needed to make a dazzling success of the red kite
reintroduction and the leap of faith we will all need to make to
accept sharing our forests and skies with large carnivores again.
He also illustrates all that we have to gain by restoring our
ecosystems to balance. Filled with a lifetime’s worth of stories
from the front lines of conservation, Reintroduction offers an
eye-opening insight into the complexities of reintroducing extinct
animals to Britain. It’s also an intimate portrait of these apex
predators and a reminder of why we need them.
This book presents a comprehensive review of various biological and
ecological studies in animal science, including their embryology,
evolution, classification, habitats and distribution. Topics
discussed herein include the aphid behaviour in a multitrophic
environment; mechanisms determining benthic adult distributions of
estuarine and coastal crabs; feeding ecology of the pig-tailed
macaques; adult neurogenesis in primates; and visceral adiposity
and splanchnic organ mass in non-pregnant dry Holstein cows.
See the animal kingdom in all its glory, from jellyfish to polar
bears, with up-close details of their unique features from head to
toe. Filled with magnificent photographs that were specially
commissioned for this book and cannot be seen anywhere else.
Written in association with the Natural History Museum. This visual
reference book starts with the question "what is an animal?" and
takes you through the animal kingdom - mammals, reptiles, birds,
and sea creatures. It uses a unique head to toe approach that
showcases in spectacular detail special features such as the flight
feathers of a parrot, the antenna of a moth, or the tentacles of
coral. This visual encyclopedia is filled with clear and
fascinating information on everything about the social lives of
animals. Read exciting stories, like how animals communicate,
defend their territories, and attract mates. Learn how evolution
has helped wildlife to adapt to their unique environments, whether
it is the ability to live in difficult habitats, adjust to specific
diets or how they work physically. Humans have drawn and painted
animals for thousands of years. The Science of Animals has included
some of these, such as early rock art that depicts our awe of the
animal kingdom, or natural history artworks such as the ones
commissioned by the Mughal Courts in the 1600s. Dramatic Wildlife
Photography Spectacular, never seen before, photographs that will
bring you close to many of the world's most captivating and
intriguing inhabitants. This book offers an extraordinary
introduction to the animal world by taking you through chapters
that details their diversity. Go from head to toe in The Science of
Animals: - The animal kingdom - Shape and size - Skeletons - Skins,
coats, and armour - Senses - Mouth and jaws - Legs, arms,
tentacles, and tails - Fins, flippers, and paddles - Wings and
parachutes - Eggs and offspring
Where there is no alternative to the use of animals in biomedical
research, it is important that experiments are well designed and
correctly analysed in order to minimise pain and maximize the
chance of getting scientifically valid results. Experiments that
use too few animals may fail to pick up biologically important
effects, while those who use them incorrectly or wastefully may get
invalid results while subjecting the animals to unnecessary pain,
distress or lasting harm. The Design of Animal Experiments is
intended for all research scientists who use laboratory animals,
with the aim of helping them to design their own experiments more
effectively and/or to improve their ability to communicate with
professional statisticians when necessary. It covers all randomised
controlled experimental designs likely to be needed in laboratory
animal research, with worked examples showing how they can be
statistically analysed. It suggests the more widespread use of
randomised block designs and shows how both males and females can
be included in an experiment without the need to increase the total
number of animals by using factorial designs. It also includes
guidance on the choice of experimental animals. The book covers the
learning outcomes of Module 10 and part (ii) of Module 11 of
education and training under Directive 2010/63/EU.
The Franciscana Dolphin: On the Edge of Survival provides the most
updated and comprehensive knowledge on the most endangered marine
mammal in the Western South Atlantic Ocean. It synthesizes all
available information on this dolphin species, also referred to as
La Plata dolphin, ranging from taxonomy, evolution, diet, parasites
and diseases, reproduction and growth, to genetic diversity and
stock definition, distribution, abundance, behavior, as well as the
threats and causes behind the dwindling population numbers. Written
by international experts, this book explores aspects of the
species' natural history and urgent problems of accidental
mortality in fishing nets, contamination, and habitat loss. It
offers the most current research and practices on rehabilitating
debilitated animals and presents initiatives at the regional and
international level for species conservation, including current and
potential strategies related to marine protected areas and public
policies. The Franciscana Dolphin: On the Edge of Survival is an
important resource for researchers and practitioners in marine
conservation, marine biology, and zoology, particularly those who
seek to gain the most reputable information on vulnerable marine
mammal species for conservation efforts. Policymakers and public
officials involved in environmental protection and planning will
also find this useful to combat similar threats with other dolphin
species around the world
Karl Koenig, the founder of the Camphill movement, had great
compassion and empathy for people on the margins of society. He
also felt the same brotherly feelings towards the animal world.
This remarkable book offers a closer understanding of some specific
mammals, fish and birds and, along the way, great insight into
human nature as well. Koenig considers the mythological and
historical background, and unique characteristics, of elephants,
bears, horses, cats and dogs; penguins, seals, dolphins, salmon and
eels; and swans and stork, sparrows and doves. Together, the lively
sketches form a visionary zoology. First published in English as
three separate volumes.
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