![50 Years of Bat Research]( "50 Years of Bat Research")
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Lim, B. K. (Ed), Fenton, M. B. (Ed), Brigham, R. M. (Ed), Mistry, S. (Ed), Kurta, A. (Ed), Gillam, E. H. (Ed), Russell, A. (Ed), Ortega, J. (Ed) (2021)
With more than 1,400 species, bats are an incredibly diverse and successful group of mammals that can serve as model systems for many unique evolutionary adaptations. Flight has …
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![Developmental Biology of the Sea Urchin and Other Marine Invertebrates]( "Developmental Biology of the Sea Urchin and Other Marine Invertebrates")
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Carroll, D. J. (Ed), Stricker, S. A. (Ed) (2021)
This detailed second edition presents a wide variety of marine invertebrate model systems, from cephalochordata to holothurians, along with novel experimental protocols for taking …
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![New World Tarantulas]( "New World Tarantulas")
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Pérez-Miles, F. (Ed) (2020)
The Theraphosidae are the most famous and diverse mygalomorph spiders, and include some of the largest arachnids on earth. Their unique defense mechanisms, predatory tactics, …
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![Reproduction in Aquatic Animals]( "Reproduction in Aquatic Animals")
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Yoshida, M. (Ed), Asturiano, J. F. (Ed) (2020)
This book provides an up-to-date overview of the various reproductive systems of a variety of aquatic animals, from invertebrates to fishes. While all terrestrial animals use …
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![Old Questions and Young Approaches to Animal Evolution]( "Old Questions and Young Approaches to Animal Evolution")
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Martín-Durán, J. M. (Ed), Vellutini, B. C. (Ed) (2019)
Animal evolution has always been at the core of Biology, but even today many fundamental questions remain open. The field of animal ‘evo-devo’ is leveraging recent technical and …
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![Tuberculosis in Animals: An African Perspective]( "Tuberculosis in Animals: An African Perspective")
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Dibaba, A. B. (Ed), Kriek, N. P. J. (Ed), Thoen, C. O. (Ed) (2019)
This book recounts the biology of M. bovis, followed by the status of bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) in African countries, primarily based on zoonotic and epidemiological field …
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![Water Bears: The Biology of Tardigrades]( "Water Bears: The Biology of Tardigrades")
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Schill, R. O. (Ed) (2018)
Offering extensive information on tardigrades, this volume begins with a chapter on the history of tardigrades, from the first description by Goeze in 1773, until 1929, when the …
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![Biology of Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae)]( "Biology of Rove Beetles (Staphylinidae)")
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Betz, O. (Ed), Irmler, U. (Ed), Klimaszewski, J. (Ed) (2018)
Rove beetles (Staphylinidae) are common elements of the soil biota, living in the litter and deeper soil layers. Although they are one of the most diverse and speciose groups of …
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![Bird Species]( "Bird Species")
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Tietze, D. T. (Ed) (2018)
The average person can name more bird species than they think, but do we really know what a bird “species” is? This open access book takes up several fascinating aspects of bird …
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![Functional Surfaces in Biology III]( "Functional Surfaces in Biology III")
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Gorb, S. N. (Ed), Gorb, E. V. (Ed) (2017)
This book is devoted to the rapidly growing area of science dealing with structure and properties of biological surfaces in their relation to particular functions. This volume, …
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![Brain Evolution by Design]( "Brain Evolution by Design")
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Shigeno, S. (Ed), Murakami, Y. (Ed), Nomura, T. (Ed) (2017)
This book presents a new, detailed examination that explains how elegant brains have been shaped in evolution. It consists of 19 chapters written by academic professionals in …
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![Ecology and Conservation of Mountaintop grasslands in Brazil]( "Ecology and Conservation of Mountaintop grasslands in Brazil")
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Fernandes, G. W. (Ed) (2016)
This book is a pioneer attempt to bring forward the first synthesis on the most diverse and threatened mountain top vegetation of South America, the rupestrian grasslands. It …
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![Isotopic Landscapes in Bioarchaeology]( "Isotopic Landscapes in Bioarchaeology")
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Grupe, G. (Ed), McGlynn, G. C. (Ed) (2016)
This work takes a critical look at the current concept of isotopic landscapes ("isoscapes") in bioarchaeology and its application in future research. It specifically addresses the …
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![Süßwasserfauna von Mitteleuropa, Bd. 7/2-3 Chelicerata]( "Süßwasserfauna von Mitteleuropa, Bd. 7/2-3 Chelicerata")
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Gerecke, R., Gledhill, T., Pešić, V., Smit, H. (2016)
For the first time in limnofaunistic bibliography, the present taxonomic knowledge about the different clades of chelicerata having adapted to an aquatic or amphibious lifestyle …
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![Biological Control of Insect Pests Using Egg Parasitoids]( "Biological Control of Insect Pests Using Egg Parasitoids")
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Sithanantham, S. (Ed), Ballal, C. R. (Ed), Jalali, S. (Ed), Bakthavatsalam, N. (Ed) (2013)
The theme of the book is highly relevant to the current emphasis on environment conservation, with focus on native biodiversity conservation in agro-ecosystems. The current …
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![Leaping Ahead]( "Leaping Ahead")
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Masters, J. (Ed), Gamba, M. (Ed), Génin, F. (Ed) (2013)
Leaping Ahead: Advances in Prosimian Biology presents a summary of the state of prosimian biology as we move into the second decade of the 21st century. The book covers a wide …
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![Animals in Traditional Folk Medicine]( "Animals in Traditional Folk Medicine")
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Alves, R. R. N. (Ed), Rosa, I. L. (Ed) (2013)
People have relied on medicinal products derived from natural sources for millennia, and animals have long been an important part of that repertoire; nearly all cultures, from …
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![Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology: The United States and Canada]( "Regulation of Agricultural Biotechnology: The United States and Canada")
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Wozniak, C. A. (Ed), McHughen, A. (Ed) (2012)
Agricultural biotechnology takes many forms and applications, with the number and diversity of products ever increasing. With this rapid development, regulatory authorities have …
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![Arthropods as Vectors of Emerging Diseases]( "Arthropods as Vectors of Emerging Diseases")
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Mehlhorn, H. (Ed) (2012)
Global warming and globalization are the buzzwords of our time. They have nearly reached a religious status and those who deny their existence are considered modern heretics. …
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![Veterinary Science]( "Veterinary Science")
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Pugliese, A. (Ed), Gaiti, A. (Ed), Boiti, C. (Ed) (2012)
Today, veterinary science experiences major development in all its fields as a consequence of continuous technological advances in diagnostic tools and breakthrough in applied …
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