Evolution of Venomous Animals and Their Toxins, P. Gopalakrishnakone; Anita Malhotra

Автор: Campbell, Jonathan A. Lamar, William W.
Название: Venomous reptiles of the western hemisphere
ISBN: 0801441412 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780801441417
Издательство: Wiley EDC
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Since the publication of The Venomous Reptiles of Latin America by Cornell University Press in 1989, scientific discoveries and taxonomic changes have resulted in the addition of many taxa and species to the herpetological fauna of the Western Hemisphere. This updated, heavily rewritten, and greatly expanded version of that book now includes accounts of all 192 species of venomous snakes and lizards found in the Western Hemisphere. This two-volume set is illustrated with stunning color photographs, including portraits of venomous reptiles (many of which are unique in showing newly discovered species and views of male, female, and juvenile individuals); images of snakebites, an important tool for diagnosis and treatment; color vegetation and topographic maps; black-and-white photographs; line figures; and completely revised distribution maps.

Volume I includes a list of tables, preface, introduction, and regional/country accounts with related bilingual identification keys and vegetation and topographic maps. Genus and species accounts in this volume treat the lizards, coralsnakes, seasnakes, and all the pitvipers except rattlesnakes; these accounts are accompanied by color photographs of each species. Volume I also contains a complete index to both volumes.

Volume II includes descriptions of all known species of rattlesnakes. It also features four chapters by experts on mimicry, evolution, and snakebite treatment in tropical and temperate America. A glossary, literature-cited section, and index serve both volumes. Color photographs portray rattlesnakes, mimics, and the damage done by snakebite.

The Venomous Reptiles of the Western Hemisphere, Volumes I and II is an essential reference for all naturalists interested in herpetology—amateurs impressed by the beauty and complexity of venomous reptiles as well as professional herpetologists and their students conducting research in the classroom, at the zoo, and in the field.

Автор: Ramasamy Santhanam
Название: Biology and Ecology of Venomous Marine Cnidarians
ISBN: 9811516022 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789811516023
Издательство: Springer
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Описание: Seas and oceans cover 71 % of the earth’s surface and they are home to 80% of all life found on the planet . Among the different components of marine life, the phylum Cnidaria (formerly Coelenterata) has been reported to be responsible for more envenomations than any other marine phylum. It is believed that 2% of its known 11000 species are venomous to humans. Incidents caused by jellyfish are common all around the globe, with serious manifestations and occasional deaths reported in some countries. The Australian box jellyfish, Chironex fleckeri , has been reported to be very dangerous to humans, as contact with its tentacles can provoke immediate cardiovascular collapse and death within minutes. Though other volumes on venomous marine fauna are available, this is the first comprehensive book focusing on venomous marine cnidarians. It is a valuable text-cum-reference resource for researchers, teachers and students of various disciplines, including fisheries science, marine biotechnology and marine biology and for university and college libraries. It is also a useful guide for beachgoers, divers, physicians and environmentalists.

Автор: L. Bolis; J. Zadunaisky; R. Gilles
Название: Toxins, Drugs, and Pollutants in Marine Animals
ISBN: 3642699057 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642699054
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Описание: The importance of toxins and other phanuacologically active com- pounds obtained from marine animals cannot be emphasized enough.

Автор: V.R. Jr. Dowell; A.E. Pohland; J.L. Richard
Название: Microbial Toxins in Foods and Feeds
ISBN: 146127916X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461279167
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Описание: Although toxigenic fungi have been known since ancient times, modern mycotoxinology probably began with the early work of Joseph Forgacs and his colleagues in the 1950s. This science grew tremendously with the discovery of aflatoxins and aflatoxicoses in the early 1960s, particulorly following the finding of the carcinogenicity of aflatoxins in test animol species. The discovery and identification of new mycotoxins and mycotoxi- coses, development of analytical procedures, attempted measurement of human and animal exposure, evaluation of toxicological effects, estimotiol' of risk due to human exposure, and development of regulatory control programs have been the major research goals over the past 30 years. In recent years there has also been an explosive growth in our knowledge of the metabolites produced by the algae, especially the dinoflagellate-produced toxins, and the transmission of such toxins up, e food chain to reef fish and shellfish. This knowledge has been invalualdl' in understanding and controlling human illness resulting from ingestion of seafood. We are now, for the first time, able to deal with such common seafood-related human diseases as paralytic, neurotoxic and amnesic shellfish and ciguatera poisoning.

Автор: P. Gopalakrishnakone; C?lia Regina Carlini; Rodrig
Название: Plant Toxins
ISBN: 9400764642 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789400764644
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Автор: P. Gopalakrishnakone; Lourdes J. Cruz; Sulan Luo
Название: Toxins and Drug Discovery
ISBN: 9400764529 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789400764521
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