General Biology Archosauria Chelonia
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General Biology Archosauria Chelonia
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Author : Ulrich Joger
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2024-08-05
General Biology Archosauria Chelonia written by Ulrich Joger and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-08-05 with Science categories.
With more than 10,000 known species, recent reptiles (excluding birds) are the most specious tetrapod class. Their diversity is high, and many of them are frequently used as model organisms in phylogeographic and ecological studies. On the other hand, unique aspects of their biology are still being studied and important contributions to their understanding have just been issued. These aspects include the evolution of viviparity and of venom glands, metabolic regulation in poikilotherms, their ecophysiological tolerance and neurobiological and sensorial capacities such as infrared imaging and chemosensitivity. Genetic and developmental phenomena such as parthenogenesis and temperature-dependent sex determination are also special to reptiles. They are generally important for understanding evolutionary processes in vertebrates. The latest results of worldwide research on dinosaurs and other fossil reptiles, crocodiles and turtles conclude this first volume of Reptilia in the Handbook of Zoology.
Anatomy Phylogeny And Palaeobiology Of Early Archosaurs And Their Kin
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Author : Sterling J. Nesbitt
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Release Date : 2013
Anatomy Phylogeny And Palaeobiology Of Early Archosaurs And Their Kin written by Sterling J. Nesbitt and has been published by Geological Society of London this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013 with Nature categories.
Archosaurs, an important reptile group that includes today's crocodiles and birds, arose during the Triassic in the aftermath of the greatest mass extinction of all time. In the last 20 years, our understanding of the early evolution of the group has improved substantially with the discovery of new fossils and species of early archosaurs and their closest relatives, a better understanding of the relationships of these animals, and new insights into their palaeobiology. In order to synthesize these new data, researchers of early archosaurs from around the world met at the first symposium of early archosaur evolution at the IV Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología de Vertebrados (September 2011) in San Juan, Argentina. This symposium facilitated collaboration and strove to paint a better understanding of these extraordinary animals. The resultant body of work is a state-of-the-art examination of early archosaur groups and their close relatives including historical, anatomical, biogeographical, evolutionary and palaeobiological data. This contribution furthers our knowledge of the anatomy, relationships, and palaeobiology of species-level taxa as well as more global patterns of archosaur evolution during the Triassic -- P. 4 of cover.
Ruling Reptiles
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Author : Holly N. Woodward
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2023-09-05
Ruling Reptiles written by Holly N. Woodward and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-05 with Nature categories.
Modern crocodylians--crocodiles, alligators, caiman (Central and South America), and gharials (India)--have evolved over 250 million years from a fully terrestrial, bipedal ancestor. Along with birds, crocodylians are the only living members of Archosauria, the group including nonavian dinosaurs. Ruling Reptiles features contributions on a broad range of topics surrounding crocodylian evolution and biology including osteology, osteohistology, developmental biology, myology, odontology, functional morphology, allometry, body size estimation, taphonomy, parasitology, ecology, thermophysiology, and ichnology. It demonstrates how the wide variety of these studies can also provide crucial insights into dinosaurian biology and evolution. Featuring the latest findings and interpretations, Ruling Reptiles: Crocodylian Biology and Archosaur Paleobiology is an essential resource for zoologists, biologists, and paleontologists.
The Reproductive Biology Of The Chelonia
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Author : Gerald Kuchling
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
The Reproductive Biology Of The Chelonia written by Gerald Kuchling and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
This book presents a comparative view of chelonian reproduction and discusses ecophysiological implications for their captive breeding. Chelonians, with their protective rigid armour, are a phylogenetically antique group of reptiles which radiated to occupy niches from the open waters of the oceans, to rivers, creeks, swamps, forests, savannahs, and deserts. A few North American turtle species have been well studied, but until recently reproductive data on other chelonian species have been scarce. The way in which chelonians adjust their conservative mode of reproduction to the various requirements of their habitats and life styles is the theme of this book; the physiology of reproduction and its interplay with ecological conditions are its central subjects.
Snakes
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Author : Harry W. Greene
language : en
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Release Date : 1997
Snakes written by Harry W. Greene and has been published by Univ of California Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Nature categories.
In clear, engaging prose, "Snakes" provides an up-to-date summary of every facet of the natural history of snakes--their diversity, evolution, and conservation--and, at the same time, makes a personal statement about why these animals are so compelling. 215 color photos. 3 tables.
The Phylogenetic System
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Author : Peter Ax
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987-09-24
The Phylogenetic System written by Peter Ax and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987-09-24 with Science categories.
This excellent translation of the German Das Phylogenetische System explains, simply and logically, the functions of the phylogenetic system how it must be built up. Written by one of Germany's most distinguished systematic zoologists, the text clarifies several basic concepts, such as monophyly, the stem lineage, autapomorphy, and synapomorphy. The presentation is illustrated mainly by examples drawn from arthropods and vertebrates and will thus be widely intelligable to students of biology.
A Textbook Of General Biology
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Author : Edith Grace White
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1946
A Textbook Of General Biology written by Edith Grace White and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1946 with Biology categories.
Reproductive Biology And Phylogeny Of Birds Part B Sexual Selection Behavior Conservation Embryology And Genetics
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Author : Barrie G M Jamieson
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2007-01-02
Reproductive Biology And Phylogeny Of Birds Part B Sexual Selection Behavior Conservation Embryology And Genetics written by Barrie G M Jamieson and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-01-02 with Science categories.
The second part of volume 6 discusses sexual selection of ultraviolet and structural signals; melanins and carotenoids as feather colorants and signals; sexual selection and auditory signaling; odors and chemical signaling; sexual dimorphism; sexual selection, signal selection and the handicap principle; courtship and copulation; sexual conflict an
Ruling Reptiles
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Author : Holly N. Woodward
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2023-09-05
Ruling Reptiles written by Holly N. Woodward and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-05 with Science categories.
Modern crocodylians—crocodiles, alligators, caiman (Central and South America), and gharials (India)—have evolved over 250 million years from a fully terrestrial, bipedal ancestor. Along with birds, crocodylians are the only living members of Archosauria, the group including nonavian dinosaurs. Ruling Reptiles features contributions on a broad range of topics surrounding crocodylian evolution and biology including osteology, osteohistology, developmental biology, myology, odontology, functional morphology, allometry, body size estimation, taphonomy, parasitology, ecology, thermophysiology, and ichnology. It demonstrates how the wide variety of these studies can also provide crucial insights into dinosaurian biology and evolution. Featuring the latest findings and interpretations, Ruling Reptiles: Crocodylian Biology and Archosaur Paleobiology is an essential resource for zoologists, biologists, and paleontologists.
Evolution Of The Vertebrate Auditory System
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Author : Geoffrey A. Manley
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-12-01
Evolution Of The Vertebrate Auditory System written by Geoffrey A. Manley and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-12-01 with Science categories.
The function of vertebrate hearing is served by a surprising variety of sensory structures in the different groups of fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. This book discusses the origin, specialization, and functional properties of sensory hair cells, beginning with environmental constraints on acoustic systems and addressing in detail the evolutionary history behind modern structure and function in the vertebrate ear. Taking a comparative approach, chapters are devoted to each of the vertebrate groups, outlining the transition to land existence and the further parallel and independent adaptations of amniotic groups living in air. The volume explores in depth the specific properties of hair cells that allowed them to become sensitive to sound and capable of analyzing sounds into their respective frequency components. Evolution of the Vertebrate Auditory System is directed to a broad audience of biologists and clinicians, from the level of advanced undergraduate students to professionals interested in learning more about the evolution, structure, and function of the ear.