Origin and early evolutionary history of snakes, Gower, David J.
Автор: Darwin, Charles Название: On the origin of species ISBN: 0199219222 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199219223 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 1424.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In the Origin of Species (1859) Darwin challenged many of the most deeply held beliefs of the Western world. The present edition provides a detailed discussion of his theories and adds an account of the responses of readers to the book on first publication. These cast light on recent controversies, such as questions of design and descent.
Название: Conceptual issues in evolutionary biology ISBN: 0262693380 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780262693387 Издательство: MIT Press Рейтинг: Цена: 6518.00 р. 9311.00-30% Наличие на складе: Есть (1 шт.) Описание: Addresses conceptual issues that arise in the theory and practice of evolutionary biology. This title includes sections on women in the evolutionary process, evolutionary psychology, laws in evolutionary theory, and race.
Автор: Christian F. Kammerer; Kenneth D. Angielczyk; J?rg Название: Early Evolutionary History of the Synapsida ISBN: 9402407308 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789402407303 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13969.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book showcases the full breadth of contemporary research on non-mammalian synapsids, ranging from taxonomy and phylogenetics to functional morphology, biogeography, paleoecology and patterns of diversity.
Автор: Christian F. Kammerer; Kenneth D. Angielczyk; J?rg Название: Early Evolutionary History of the Synapsida ISBN: 9400768400 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789400768406 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13969.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book showcases the full breadth of contemporary research on non-mammalian synapsids, ranging from taxonomy and phylogenetics to functional morphology, biogeography, paleoecology and patterns of diversity.
Автор: Wang Xiaoming, Tedford Richard H. Название: Dogs: Their Fossil Relatives and Evolutionary History ISBN: 0231135297 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780231135290 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 3485.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Xiaoming Wang and Richard H. Tedford have spent the past 20 years studying the evolutionary history of the family Canidae. Both are well known for having established the modern framework for the evolutionary relationship of canids. Combining their research with Mauricio AntA3n's impeccable reconstructions of both extinct and extant species, Wang and Tedford present a remarkably detailed and nuanced portrait of the origin and evolution of canids over the past 40 million years.
The authors cull their history from the most recent scientific research conducted on the vast collections of the American Museum of Natural History and other leading institutions. The fossil record of the Canidae, particularly those from their birth place in North America, are the strongest of their kind among known groups of carnivorans. Such a wonderfully detailed evolutionary history provides access to a natural history that is not possible with many other groups of carnivorans.
With their rich fossil record, diverse adaptations to various environments, and different predatory specializations, canids are an ideal model organism for the mapping of predator behavior and morphological specializations. They also offer an excellent contrast to felids, which remain entrenched in extreme predatory specializations. The innovative illustrated approach in this book is the perfect accompaniment to an extremely important branch of animal and fossil study. It transforms the science of paleontology into a thrilling visual experience and provides an unprecedented reference for anyone fascinated by dogs.
Описание: This book includes the most essential contributions presented at the 17th Evolutionary Biology Meeting in Marseille, which took place in September 2013.
Автор: K. Dose Название: The Origin of Life and Evolutionary Biochemistry ISBN: 1468421174 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781468421170 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13974.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The primary metabolism of protobionts was probably based on the electron transfer reactions regulated by catalysts or photo- sensitizing pigments. The action of photoreceptive pigments was inevitable in the case of electron transfer leading to light energy storage in the reaction products. The primitive tetrapyrrolic pig- ments formed abiogenically (porphin, chlorin) as well as their more complicated biogenic analogs (chlorophylls) are capable of photo- sensitizing electron transfer in systems, having various degrees of molecular complexity. The inorganic photosensitizers (titanium dioxide. zinc oxide. etc.). being excited in the near ultraviolet. are able to perform the same reactions as porphyrins--electron transfer from donor to acceptor molecule (including photoreduction of viologens) or water molecule photooxidation (oxygen liberation). coupled with reduction of ferric compounds and quinones. The in- organic photosensitizers are not used in biological evolution; actually the inorganic ions entered into tetrapyrrolic cycle. form- ing effective photocatalysts. Inclusion of pigments into primary membranes led to elaborated coupling between pigments and enzymatic systems. The involvement of the excited pigments into the biocata- lytic electron transfer chain was prerequisite to effective func- tion of photosynthetic organisms. REFERENCES 1. Oparin. A. I., "Origin of Life on Earth," Izd. AN SSSR. Moscow. 1957. 2. Gaffron, H., in: "Horizons in Biochemistry" (Kasha. M -- and Pullmann, B -- eds.), p. 59. Academic Press, New York. 1962. 3. Calvin. M -- "Chemical Evolution," C1arendon Press, Oxford. 1969. 4. Pasynsky. A. G .- and Pav1ovskaya. T. E .- Uspekhii khimii 33, 1198 (1964).
Описание: This book argues for the adaptive function of storytelling, integrates traditional humanist scholarship with current knowledge about the evolved and adapted human mind, and calls for literary scholars to reframe their interpretation of the first authors who responded to Darwin.
Описание: From the ancient origins of the proboscideans to the present-day crisis of the living elephants, this volume synthesizes the behavior, ecology and conservation of elephants, while covering also the history of human interactions with elephants, all within the theoretical framework of evolutionary biology. The book begins with a survey of the 60-million year evolutionary history of the proboscideans emphasizing the role of climate and vegetation change in giving rise to a bewildering array of species, but also discussing the possible role of humans in the late Pleistocene extinction of mastodons and mammoths. The latest information on the molecular genetics of African and Asian elephants and its taxonomic implications are then presented. The rise of the elephant culture in Asia, and its early demise in Africa are traced along with an original interpretation of this unique animal-human relationship. The book then moves on to the social life of elephants as it relates to reproductive strategies of males and females, development of behavior in young, communication, ranging patterns, and societal organization. The foraging strategies of elephants, their impact on the vegetation and landscape are then discussed. The dynamics of elephant populations in relation to hunting for ivory and their population viability are described with the aid of mathematical models. A detailed account of elephant-human interactions includes a treatment of crop depredation by elephants in relation to their natural ecology, manslaughter by elephants, habitat manipulation by humans, and a history of the ivory trade and poaching in the two continents. The ecological information is brought together in the final chapter to formulate a set of pragmatic recommendationor the long-term conservation of elephants. The broadest treatment of the subject yet undertaken, by one of the leading workers in the field, Raman Sukumar, the book promises to bring the understanding of elephants to a new level. It should be of interest not only to biologists but also a broader audience including field ecologists, wildlife administrators, historians, conservationists and all those interested in elephants and their future.
Описание: The annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseilles attract leading scientists and promote the exchange of ideas and international collaborations. This book contains the key contributions to the 14th such meeting, which took place in September 2010.
Автор: Pierre Pontarotti Название: Evolutionary Biology ISBN: 3642425615 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642425615 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 30745.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Since 1997, scientists of different disciplines sharing a deep interest in concepts and knowledge related to evolutionary biology have held the annual Evolutionary Biology Meetings in Marseille in order to discuss their research and promote collaboration. Lately scientists especially focusing on applications have also joined the group. This book starts with the report of the "12th Evolutionary Biology Meeting", which gives a general idea of the meeting’s epistemological stance. This is followed by 22 chapters, a selection of the most representative contributions, which are grouped under the following four themes: Part I Concepts and Knowledge - Part II Modelization - Part III Applied Evolutionary Biology - Part IV Applications in Other Fields -Part IV transcends the field of biology, presenting applications of evolutionary biology in economics and astronomy.
Автор: Pierre Pontarotti Название: Evolutionary Biology: Mechanisms and Trends ISBN: 3642433170 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783642433177 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 23508.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Comprehensively illustrated and written by leading researchers, this invaluable publication features papers from the annual Evolutionary Biology meetings in Marseilles. It includes a description of the life and work of the celebrated biologist J.B.S. Haldane.
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