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The Human Atmosphere1911. Or the aura made visible by the aid of chemical screens. The perception of the human atmosphere or aura, by the sole employment of material means, makes the phenomena a physical question. The author researched this subject from a unbiased standpoint and did...
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Sustainable Swine NutritionSustainable Swine Nutrition As climate change continues to have a significant impact on the modern world, it is crucial to find alternative sources of energy and nutrients for swine production. The development of optimal feeding revolves around a multitude of considerations--genetic variations in the...
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The Biology of ReproductionReproduction is a fundamental feature of life, it is the way life persists across the ages. This book offers new, wider vistas on this fundamental biological phenomenon, exploring how it works through the whole tree of life. It explores facets such as asexual reproduction,...
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Understanding Animal Behaviour: What to Measure and WhyAuthor: Sergio Pellis, Vivien PellisPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 05/20/2021Pages: 164Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 9.20h x 7.80w x 0.50dISBN: 9781108483452Review Citation(s): Choice 02/01/2022About the AuthorPellis, Sergio: - Sergio Pellis is a Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. He...
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Field and Laboratory Methods in Animal Cognition: A Comparative GuideWould you ask a honeybee to point at a screen and recognise a facial expression? Or ask an elephant to climb a tree? While humans and non-human species may inhabit the same world, it's likely that our perceptual worlds differ significantly. Emphasising Uexk ll's...
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The Design and Statistical Analysis of Animal ExperimentsWritten for animal researchers, this book provides a comprehensive guide to the design and statistical analysis of animal experiments. It has long been recognised that the proper implementation of these techniques helps reduce the number of animals needed. By using real-life examples to make...
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Medical Entomology for StudentsDespite numerous scientific investigations on vector-borne human infections such as malaria, Lyme disease and typhus these diseases continue to threaten human health. Understanding the role of vectors in disease transmission, and the most appropriate control strategies, is therefore essential. This book provides information on...
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The Study of Behavior: Organization, Methods, and PrinciplesBehavior studies now span a variety of sub-disciplines, including behavioral ecology, neuroscience, cognitive psychology and evolutionary developmental biology. While the fields' rapid growth has led to startling new insights into animal behavior, it has brought increasingly fragmented approaches to the subject. Integrating ideas and...
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Behavioral Genetics of the Fly (Drosophila Melanogaster)The common fruit fly - Drosophila melanogaster - has been the subject of genetics research since the early twentieth century. The complete genomic sequence of Drosophila was published in 2000 and it is still the model organism par excellence for the experimental study of...
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Cold-Water Corals: The Biology and Geology of Deep-Sea Coral HabitatsAuthor: J. Murray Roberts, Andrew Wheeler, André FreiwaldPublisher: Cambridge University PressPublished: 07/07/2022Pages: 368Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 1.29lbsSize: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.76dISBN: 9781009263931This title is not returnable
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Orchids and Butterflies: The Life and Times of Theodore MeadThe story of a man who transformed ornamental horticulture in America. In this historically accurate biography, Paul Butler paints a vivid picture of the life and times of Theodore Mead. As a young man he hunted butterflies in Colorado, discovering dozens of new species....
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Ants: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in NatureBestselling children's author Kay de Silva presents "Ants". The book uses captivating illustrations, and carefully chosen words to teach children about the 'social insect'. This series is known for its beautiful full-color images. The description in large text is simple enough for young readers...
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Bears: Amazing Pictures & Fun Facts on Animals in NatureBestselling children's author Kay de Silva presents "Bears". The book uses captivating illustrations, and carefully chosen words to teach children about the 'fearless hunter'. This series is known for its beautiful full-color images. The description in large text is simple enough for young readers...
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Leroy the LobsterThe spiny lobster is recognized around the world as a popular seafood item and an important fisheries resource, but few people know about the secret life and habits of this sought-after animal. In Leroy the Lobster, Leroy tells his own life story from the...
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The Life of the AntAuthor: Maurice MaeterlinckPublisher: University Press of the PacificPublished: 07/01/2001Pages: 292Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.04h x 5.04w x 0.69dISBN: 9780898753516This title is not returnable
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GrasshoppersA basic introduction to grasshoppers, examining where they live, how they grow, what they eat, and the unique traits that help to define them, such as the males' ability to "sing." Some of our world's most intriguing animals are among its creepiest. Creepy Creatures...
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WolvesSeedlings offers irresistible introductions to exotic animals and familiar construction vehicles, using a friendly voice and educational text crafted for the youngest of readers. Dynamic photos depict the bodies, behaviors, and habitats of animals and the parts, operation, and roles of machines.Author: Kate RiggsPublisher:...
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The Making of Hominology: A Science Whose Time Has ComeThe Making of Hominology is a detailed work aimed at moving the study of relict hominoids from the fringes of science to a fully recognized scientific discipline?The Science of Hominology. The main author, Dmitri Bayanov (born 1932), worked directly with Professor Boris Porshnev and...
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Catching Air: Taking the Leap with Gliding AnimalsNorth America's flying squirrels and Australia's sugar gliders notwithstanding, the vast majority of them live in rainforests. Illustrated with arresting photographs, Catching Air takes us around the world to meet these animals, learn why so many gliders live in Southeast Asia, and find out...
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The Secret PoolOften mistaken for mere puddles in the woods, vernal pools are the source of life for many interesting creatures. If you look carefully, you can find them and be amazed! These secret pools form every year when low places on the forest floor fill...
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