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Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 288
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Acta Zoologica Taiwanica
Author: Acta Zoologica Taiwanica, Vol. 8, No. 1, January 1997
Author: Acta Oceanographica Taiwanica
Author: Oriental Serial Publications in the Zoological Sciences
Author: Earthworm Fauna of Taiwan
Author: Chih-Han ChangPublisher: 國立臺灣大學出版中心
ISBN: 9789860192865
Category : Earthworms
Languages : en
Pages : 190
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Acta Botanica Taiwanica
Author: National Taiwan university (Taipei, Formare)Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 90
Book Description
Zoological Studies
Author: Gliding Mammals of the World
Author: Stephen JacksonPublisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104062
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The world's gliding mammals are an extraordinary group of animals that have the ability to glide from tree to tree with seemingly effortless grace. There are more than 60 species of gliding mammals including the flying squirrels from Asia, Europe and North America, the scaly-tailed flying squirrels from central Africa and the gliding possums of Australia and New Guinea. But the most spectacular of all are the colugos – or so called flying lemurs – that occur throughout South-East Asia and the Philippines. Animals that glide from tree to tree descend at an angle of less than 45 degrees to the horizontal, while those that parachute descend at an angle greater than 45 degrees. Gliding is achieved by deflecting air flowing past well-developed gliding membranes, or patagia, which form an effective airfoil that allows the animal to travel the greatest possible horizontal distance with the least loss in height. The flying squirrels and scaly-tailed flying squirrels even have special cartilaginous spurs that extend either from the wrist or elbow, respectively, to help support the gliding membrane. Gliding Mammals of the World provides, for the first time, a synthesis of all that is known about the biology of these intriguing mammals. It includes a brief description of each species, together with a distribution map and a beautiful full-colour painting. An introduction outlines the origins and biogeography of each group of gliding mammals and examines the incredible adaptations that allow them to launch themselves and glide from tree to tree.
The Biology of Blennies
Author: Robert A PatznerPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 143984304X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 488
Book Description
Blennies are diverse group of bony fishes found around the globe. Most blennies are small and somewhat difficult to identify, so until recently these fish did not occupy the interests of many ichthyologists and even fewer ecologists. With nearly 900 species, blennies are important members of most coastal marine communities. This book should stimula
Mammal Teeth
Author: Peter S. UngarPublisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801899516
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 316
Book Description
Winner, 2010 PROSE Award for Excellence in the Biological Sciences. Professional and Scholarly Publishing division of the Association of American Publishers In this unique book, Peter S. Ungar tells the story of mammalian teeth from their origin through their evolution to their current diversity. Mammal Teeth traces the evolutionary history of teeth, beginning with the very first mineralized vertebrate structures half a billion years ago. Ungar describes how the simple conical tooth of early vertebrates became the molars, incisors, and other forms we see in mammals today. Evolutionary adaptations changed pointy teeth into flatter ones, with specialized shapes designed to complement the corresponding jaw. Ungar explains tooth structure and function in the context of nutritional needs. The myriad tooth shapes produced by evolution offer different solutions to the fundamental problem of how to squeeze as many nutrients as possible out of foods. The book also highlights Ungar's own path-breaking studies that show how microwear analysis can help us understand ancient diets. The final part of the book provides an in-depth examination of mammalian teeth today, surveying all orders in the class, family by family. Ungar describes some of the more bizarre teeth, such as tusks, and the mammal diversity that accompanies these morphological wonders. Mammal Teeth captures the evolution of mammals, including humans, through the prism of dental change. Synthesizing decades of research, Ungar reveals the interconnections among mammal diet, dentition, and evolution. His book is a must-read for paleontologists, mammalogists, and anthropologists.