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Paperback. Presents an explanation of how insects fly. This book relates the biomechanics of flight to insect ecology and evolution. It begins with an overview of insect flight biomechanics, and explains insect morphology, wing motions, aerodynamics, flight energetics, and flight metabolism within a modern phylogenetic setting. Num Pages: 496 pages, 10 tables, 35 line illus., 6 color plates. BIC Classification: PSVD; PSVT7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 30. Weight in Grams: 956.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Revised ed.
- SKU
- V9780691094915
- ISBN
- 9780691094915
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 107.46
€ 107.46
Hardback. The most comprehensive examination of amphibian evolution ever produced, The Rise of Amphibians is an essential resource for paleontologists, herpetologists, geologists, and evolutionary biologists. Num Pages: 392 pages, 251, 16 colour plates, 235 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW3. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 281 x 225 x 31. Weight in Grams: 1372.
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 392
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801891403
- ISBN
- 9780801891403
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 88.11
€ 88.11
Paperback. * Published as part of the prestigious Wiley-Blackwell - UFAW Animal Welfare series. * A complete and balanced overview of the issues surrounding the use of animals in scientific research, with a focus on animal welfare implications and ethics of animals in research. Series: UFAW Animal Welfare. Num Pages: 284 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFMG; PDN; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 180 x 241 x 13. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 304
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781119967071
- ISBN
- 9781119967071
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 53.87
€ 53.99
€ 53.87
Paperback. Covering the prominent 150 reptiles and 80 amphibians found in the region (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi), with concise text, photograph and map for each, this is a pocket guide for a diverse and often conspicuous and attractive group of animals. Num Pages: 240 pages, Over 350 photos plus maps. BIC Classification: 1HFG; GBC; PSVW3; PSVW5. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 191 x 127 x 14. Weight in Grams: 342.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713674255
- ISBN
- 9780713674255
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.99€ 17.49
€ 18.99
€ 17.49
Paperback. Until the discovery of the Islands in 1535, the flora and fauna of the Galapagos evolved in isolation, producing strange and marvellous island species. Many people visit the islands to see the unique wildlife. This book provides a comprehensive guide to the terrestrial vertebrates on Galapagos. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 168 pages, 53 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1KLSEG; PSVW; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 209 x 142 x 12. Weight in Grams: 334.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 168
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- 2Rev Ed
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713675511
- ISBN
- 9780713675511
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 20.99€ 19.17
€ 20.99
€ 19.17
Paperback. Num Pages: 48 pages, colour illustrations. BIC Classification: PSPM; PST; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 126 x 90 x 2. Weight in Grams: 104.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1987
- Publisher
- Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada Canada
- Number of pages
- 48
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780888392015
- ISBN
- 9780888392015
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 11.99€ 10.07
€ 11.99
€ 10.07
Paperback. The majority of undergraduate texts in invertebrate zoology (of which there are many) fall into one of two categories. They either offer a systematic treatment of groups of animals phylum by phylum, or adopt a functional approach to the various anatomical and physiological systems of the better known species. Num Pages: 512 pages, 660 illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 275 x 219 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1214.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 512
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632047611
- ISBN
- 9780632047611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 90.12
€ 90.12
Paperback. Num Pages: 496 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 154 x 225 x 35. Weight in Grams: 968.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 496
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226080901
- ISBN
- 9780226080901
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 50.99€ 39.48
€ 50.99
€ 39.48
Paperback. Num Pages: 200 pages, 49 colour illustrations, 6 tables, 6 line drawings, 5 charts. BIC Classification: MBN; PSVT6; TVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 13. Weight in Grams: 371.
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801479854
- ISBN
- 9780801479854
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 32.76
€ 36.99
€ 32.76
Hardback. Understanding the insects that transmit diseases and the resulting diseases is of vital importance as these infections continue to be a major international threat to public health. This title offers information on insect distribution and disease spread. It is presented in accessible A-Z encyclopedic format with line drawings and colour images. Num Pages: 480 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; MBNS; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 172 x 29. Weight in Grams: 1276.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 480
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640372
- ISBN
- 9781780640372
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 180.90€ 180.76
€ 180.90
€ 180.76
Paperback. In this work, Richard Lewontin provides a concise account of what his work has taught him about biology and about its relevance to human affairs. In the process, he exposes some of the common and troubling misconceptions that misdirect and stall our understanding of biology and evolution. Num Pages: 144 pages, 16 line illustrations, 1 halftone, 2 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSV. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 186 x 131 x 9. Weight in Grams: 164.
- Publisher
- Harvard University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 144
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780674006775
- ISBN
- 9780674006775
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 34.99€ 30.01
€ 34.99
€ 30.01
Hardback. Featuring a collection of basic, clinical, and applied knowledge on the chemical senses, this book encompass the developments in all fields of chemosensory science, particularly the advances in neurobiology, neuroscience, molecular biology, and modern functional imaging techniques. Num Pages: 1240 pages. BIC Classification: MFG; PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 291 x 2. Weight in Grams: 3448.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United States
- Edition
- 3 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 1240
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118139226
- ISBN
- 9781118139226
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 438.59
€ 438.59
Hardback. It is a must-have reference for biologists, psychologists, neuroscientists, and readers interested in animal behavior, ecology, and evolution. Num Pages: 296 pages, 18, 4 black & white halftones, 14 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 164 x 24. Weight in Grams: 642.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801893476
- ISBN
- 9780801893476
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 83.35
€ 83.35
Paperback. Plants face a daunting array of creatures which eat them, bore into them and use virtually every plant part for food or shelter. However, plants are far from defenceless under attack, often actively altering their chemistry and physiology. This study offers research on responses to herbivory. Series: Interspecific Interactions. Num Pages: 326 pages, 20 line drawings, 40 tables. BIC Classification: PSTD; PSTS; PSVP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 230 x 153 x 18. Weight in Grams: 460.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1997
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 326
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226424965
- ISBN
- 9780226424965
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 41.99€ 32.17
€ 41.99
€ 32.17
hardcover. This book explores the central importance of soil ingestion and earth surface processes in driving the evolution of tooth shape in mammals. Num Pages: 443 pages, 79 b/w illus. 50 tables. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVW7. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 247 x 174 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1020.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 443
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9781107012936
- ISBN
- 9781107012936
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 122.44
€ 122.44
Paperback. .
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 2nd Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781472905710
- ISBN
- 9781472905710
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.99€ 32.68
€ 38.99
€ 32.68
Paperback. A comprehensive field guide to all of the birds of central and southern Indian (Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Lakshadweep, including Pondicherry and the Maldives). Covers over 600 species. Series: Helm Field Guides. Num Pages: 240 pages, 87 colour plates. BIC Classification: 1FKA; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 215 x 138 x 15. Weight in Grams: 430.
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- Number of pages
- 240
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780713651645
- ISBN
- 9780713651645
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.99€ 31.01
€ 36.99
€ 31.01
Hardback. Offers a comprehensive overview of the basic principles that govern the study of wildlife diseases. This title helps you integrate theoretical foundations with a thorough examination of the factors that can affect the health and fitness of animals. Num Pages: 464 pages. BIC Classification: PSVL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 260 x 168 x 32. Weight in Grams: 1116.
- Publisher
- University of California Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520276093
- ISBN
- 9780520276093
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.55€ 62.16
€ 81.55
€ 62.16
Paperback. Illustrator(s): O'Neill, John P.; Anderton, John C.; Dyer, Dale; Schmitt, John. Num Pages: 524 pages, 108, 84 colour plates, 13 black & white halftones, 1 figures, 4 maps, 5 tables, 1 charts. BIC Classification: 1KJWWT; PSVW6; WNCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 154 x 29. Weight in Grams: 798. 476 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.), maps. Illustrator(s): O'Neill, John P. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: 1KJWWT; PSVW6; WNCB. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 29. Weight: 798.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Edition
- 3rd Edition
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801473647
- ISBN
- 9780801473647
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.99€ 41.24
€ 46.99
€ 41.24
Hardcover. A perfect fish in the evolutionary sense, the broadbill swordfish derives its name from its distinctive bill - much longer and wider than the bill of any other billfish - which is flattened into the sword we all recognize. This book provides a complete history of the fish from its prehistoric fossils to its present-day endangerment. Num Pages: 272 pages, 51 halftones, 3 line drawings. BIC Classification: PSVW1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 163 x 29. Weight in Grams: 546.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780226922904
- ISBN
- 9780226922904
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 20.84
€ 25.99
€ 20.84
Hardback. Meet the beaked whales, and enjoy the fascinating and mysterious world in which they live. Num Pages: 208 pages, 54, 25 colour illustrations, 29 black & white line drawings. BIC Classification: GBC; PS; PSVW73. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. .
- Publisher
- Johns Hopkins University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781421421827
- ISBN
- 9781421421827
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 78.25€ 69.94
€ 78.25
€ 69.94
Hardback. Global warming and species migration are becoming increasingly prevalent issues. Widespread food security issues and economic hardship are being caused by the introduction of major pest species to new geographical areas. This book intends to provide complete taxonomic details and geographic distribution of all species in South East Asia. Num Pages: 856 pages, 431. BIC Classification: 1F; PSVT7. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 283 x 225 x 42. Weight in Grams: 2288.
- Publisher
- CABI Publishing United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 856
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781780640358
- ISBN
- 9781780640358
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.31
€ 194.31
Hardcover. As relevant and influential today as when it was first published, this classic exposition of evolutionary thought, widely hailed for its stylistic brilliance and deep scientific insights, stimulated whole new areas of research. This extended edition includes a new epilogue from the author and two key chapters from The Extended Phenotype. Num Pages: 592 pages, 9 black and white images. BIC Classification: PBUD; PDZ; PSAJ; PSVP. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 147 x 267 x 51. Weight in Grams: 750.
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198788782
- ISBN
- 9780198788782
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 27.99€ 20.72
€ 27.99
€ 20.72
Hardback. Focuses on the antelope that dominates the savanna ecosystems of eastern and southern Africa. This book presents a synthesis of research conducted over a span of fifty years, mainly on the wildebeest in the Ngorongoro and Serengeti ecosystems, where eighty percent of the world's wildebeest population lives. Num Pages: 368 pages, illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; PSVW7; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 162 x 234 x 28. Weight in Grams: 712.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition, 1 ed.
- SKU
- V9780520273184
- ISBN
- 9780520273184
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 67.77€ 53.05
€ 67.77
€ 53.05