An atlas that contains 189 coloured images taken from transversal, horizontal and sagittal sections of eleven organisms widely used in university teaching. It includes six invertebrate and five vertebrate species - from the nematode worm (Ascaris suum) to mammals (Rattus norvegicus)that are shown in images.
Designed to provide a broad understanding of the biology and ecology of sea urchins, considering biology of sea urchins as a whole. This book covers topics such as reproduction, metabolism, endocrinology, larval ecology, growth, digestion, carotenoids, disease and nutrition.
This guide provides information in non-technical language on invertebrates found in the inland waters of North America. It explores the biology and ecology of their environment and describes nearly 100 of the most common groups of invertebrates, with a colour illustration for each one.
Suitable for insect pathologists, biologists, and entomologists who work with pathogen groups that are new to them, this title presents techniques for the identification, isolation, culture, bioassay, propagation, and storage of the major groups of entomopathogens.
Nematodes are the most wide spread multicellular animals in nature and analysis of nematodes in terrestrial, freshwater and marine environments as well as their role and function in ecosystems can be used for environmental monitoring. This book addresses classical and molecular approaches to nematode community analysis.
Based on a proven leadership model, Everybody Leads shows how leadership can be found in uncommon places and reveals how to inspire and cultivate the leadership of those focused on social change. It shows how to take responsibility to work with developing leaders to make a difference and outlines the five key leadership values.
Insects and other arthropods show complex behaviors that are products of versatile brains which, in a sense, think. Strausfeld weaves anatomical observations, molecular biology, neuroethology, cladistics, and the fossil record to explore how arthropod brains process sensory information to produce learning, strategizing, cooperation, and sociality.
Arthropods are the most numerous and diverse group of animals and studying these organisms requires the use of specialized equipment and specific procedures. This text describes effective methods and equipment for collecting, identifying, rearing, examining, and preserving insects and mites, and for storing and caring for specimens in collections.
Describes the range and diversity of invertebrates and the way they work. This concentrates on the unifying features of invertebrate functional anatomy, physiology and behavior, describing how the invertebrates display a range of solutions to the problems of living and reproduction.
Describes and illustrates 34 species of brittle stars, sea urchins, and feather stars inhabiting the coastal waters of Puget Sound, the Alaska Panhandle, and British Columbia. This book contains photographs and illustrations to help identify the species in each class: 24 brittle stars, 8 sea urchins, and 2 feather stars.