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Owl Monkeys
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Author : Eduardo Fernandez-Duque
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-09-13
Owl Monkeys written by Eduardo Fernandez-Duque and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-13 with Science categories.
This book integrates three decades of owl monkey research conducted since 1994 when the first and only book focused on the genus Aotus was published. Owl monkeys were one of the least understood primates then; knowledge from wild populations was only beginning to emerge and there had been some substantial research in colonies of captive individuals. The situation is very different today. Research on captive owl monkeys has continued to develop, with valuable contributions to the health and medical sciences. And there is now enough information on the behavior, ecology, conservation, and biogeography of the genus that merits a synthesis. The book synthesizes new field data on the biogeography, behavioral ecology, circadian biology, population biology and demography spanning their entire continental range from Panamá to Argentina. It includes theoretical perspectives drawn from evolutionary biology, biological anthropology, anatomy, morphology and physiology, genetics, endocrinology and conservation biology to examine a specic set of adaptations that have allowed owl monkeys to exploit the nocturnal niche while functioning in a pair-living sexually monogamous system with remarkable patterns of paternal care. The author, with 30 years of research experience with both captive and wild primates, has directed the longest project on any owl monkey species and has conducted extensive original research on their biology, adaptive radiation and behavioral ecology. His expertise and published record on both wild populations and laboratory colonies makes this book one of a kind; it presents information from both captive and wild primates and explores questions through the integration of both approaches. The volume offers some additional features that make it novel in its approach: (1) brings together a combination of senior researchers who during four decades have established captive owl monkeys as a system of study with a new generation of younger scientists who have, for the last 10-20 years, been spearheading their study in the wild, (2) presents the work of a remarkably diverse range of authors representing all countries where owl monkeys are present, as well as researchers from the U.S and Europe, and (3) offers “synthesis” chapters; in doing so, it will surely become a reference book for those specifically drawn to owl monkeys, as well as for those interested in the research topics that are covered.
Aotus The Owl Monkey
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Author : Janet F. Baer
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2012-12-02
Aotus The Owl Monkey written by Janet F. Baer and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-02 with Science categories.
This book is the first comprehensive treatment of Aotus, the nocturnal New World owl monkeys often used in behavioral and biomedical studies. Found in tropical forests from Nicaragua to Argentina, owl monkeys have been used in laboratories as model organisms for studies of diseases like malaria, and various forms of cancer, as well as studies of reproductive physiology and neuroanatomical structure and function. These and other recent studies of this fascinating primate are included in this new volume. As the only book devoted exclusively to owl monkeys, this volume is an invaluable addition to the library of anyone interested in primate biology, evolution, ecology, and behavior. - Only book devoted entirely to owl monkeys - Surveys issues that pertain to wild and captive populations - Represents the breadth of studies that model organisms can engender
The Natural History Of Primates
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Author : Robert W. Sussman
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Release Date : 2022-10-20
The Natural History Of Primates written by Robert W. Sussman and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-10-20 with Social Science categories.
The interest in primates, from lemurs to gorillas, has never been greater. Primatologists are continually finding evidence in the behavior and ecology of our closest genetic relatives that sheds light on human origins. So, just who are these 520+ species of complex and intelligent mammals inhabiting the Neotropics, Africa, Madagascar, and Asia? The Natural History of Primates provides the most current information on wild primates from experts who have studied them in their natural environments. This volume provides up-to-date facts and figures on how groups of social primates interact with each other and the plants and other animal species in their ecosystems: what they eat, which predators might eat them, how males and females seek mates, how infants are raised, and myriad other fascinating details about their visual and vocal communication, their ability to craft and use tools, and the varieties of locomotion they employ. As human populations continue to expand into the rainforests, savannas, and woodlands where nonhuman primates dwell, the preservation of these species becomes ever more important. The Natural History of Primates is unique in its emphasis on the conservation status of primate species and its ample discussions of how humans and nonhuman primates can coexist in the twenty-first century.
The Herpesviruses
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Author : Bernard Roizman
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-08
The Herpesviruses written by Bernard Roizman 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 2013-03-08 with Medical categories.
The first volume of the nineteen-volume series entitled Comprehensive Virology was published in 1974 and the last is yet to appear. We noted in 1974 that virology as a discipline had passed through its descriptive and phenomenological phases and was joining the molecular biology rev olution. The volumes published to date were meant to serve as an in depth analysis and standard reference of the evolving field of virology. We felt that viruses as biological entities had to be considered in the context of the broader fields of molecular and cellular biology. In fact, we felt then, and feel even more strongly now, that viruses, being simpler biological models, could serve as valuable probes for investigating the biology of the far more complex host cell. During the decade-long compilation of a series of books like Com prehensive Virology, some of the coverage will obviously not remain up to-date. The usual remedy to this aspect of science publishing is to pro duce a second edition. However, in view of the enormous increase in knowledge about viruses, we felt that a new approach was needed in covering virology in the 1980s and 1990s. Thus we decided to abandon the somewhat arbitrary subgrouping of the subject matter under the titles Reproduction, Structure and Assembly, Regulation and Genetics, Addi tional Topics, and Virus-Host Interactions. Instead we have organized a new series entitled The Viruses.
The Herpesviruses
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Author : Carlos Lopez
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
The Herpesviruses written by Carlos Lopez 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 Medical categories.
'You damn sadist/said mr cummings 'you try to make people think. ' -Ezra Pound (Canto 89) What makes herpesviruses unique? It is certainly not the size of their genomes or the individual features of their reproductive cycle, although in toto striking features that are exclusive to the herpesviruses abound. Unquestionably, the pre-eminent feature is the relationship of herpes viruses with their natural hosts. As described in preceding volumes, all herpesviruses seem to be able to colonize and to remain in a latent, nonproductive form for life of their hosts. Once established in the host, the relationship is best described as that of an armed truce. What happens when this truce breaks down or when the host encounters the virus for the first time is the subject of this volume. We have focused primarily on the five human herpesviruses [herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-l), herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), cytomegalovirus (CMV), varicella zoster virus (VZV) and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)] because much more is known about them than about any other herpesviruses, and because it is of interest to compare both the diversity of manifestations of infections with human herpesviruses and the spectrum of human responses to these viruses. This volume summarizes the current knowledge of the pathogenesis and immunobiology of herpesvirus infections in man and describes new and developing approaches to prophylaxis and treatment. It contains con tributions from distinguished research scientists presently engaged at the forefront of these scientific investigations.
Laboratory Animal Medicine
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Author : Lynn C. Anderson
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2015-07-04
Laboratory Animal Medicine written by Lynn C. Anderson and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-07-04 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Laboratory Animal Medicine, Third Edition, is a fully revised publication from the American College of Laboratory Medicine's acclaimed blue book series. It presents an up-to-date volume that offers the most thorough coverage of the biology, health, and care of laboratory animals. The book is organized by species, with new inclusions of chinchillas, birds, and program and employee management, and is written and edited by known experts in the fields. Users will find gold-standard guidance on the study of laboratory animal science, as well as valuable information that applies across all of the biological and biomedical sciences that work with animals. - Organized by species for in-depth understanding of biology, health, and best care of animals - Features the inclusion of chinchillas, quail, and zebra finches as animal models - Offers guidance on program and employee management - Covers regulations, policies, and laws for laboratory animal management worldwide
Primate Behavior And Human Origins
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Author : Glenn King
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-10-30
Primate Behavior And Human Origins written by Glenn King and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-30 with Social Science categories.
This comprehensive introduction demonstrates the theoretical perspectives and concepts that are applied to primate behavior, and explores the relevance of non-human primates to understanding human behavior. Using a streamlined and student-friendly taxonomic framework, King provides a thorough overview of the primate order. The chapters cover common features and diversity, and touch on ecology, sociality, life history, and cognition. Text boxes are included throughout the discussion featuring additional topics and more sophisticated taxonomy. The book contains a wealth of illustrations, and further resources to support teaching and learning are available via a companion website. Written in an engaging and approachable style, this is an invaluable resource for students of primate behavior as well as human evolution.
Molecular Evolution And Adaptive Radiation
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Author : Thomas J. Givnish
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000-05-08
Molecular Evolution And Adaptive Radiation written by Thomas J. Givnish and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-05-08 with Science categories.
This volume surveys advances in the study of adaptive radiation showing how molecular characters can be used to analyze the origin and pattern of diversification within a lineage in a non-circular fashion.
Primate Ethnographies
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Author : Karen B. Strier
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2016-01-08
Primate Ethnographies written by Karen B. Strier and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-01-08 with Social Science categories.
Applies an ethnographic perspective to the study of primatesPrimate Ethnographies, 1/e is a collection of first-person accounts of immersive field studies of primates, people, and institutions, revealing the wide spectrum of primate science (primatology). Essays cover such primates as lemurs, New World monkeys, Old World monkeys, and apes. Readers experience the excitement of discovery and the challenges of primate field research. Primate Ethnographies can be used as a textbook or a companion reader.
Exotic Animal Laboratory Diagnosis
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Author : J. Jill Heatley
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-01-24
Exotic Animal Laboratory Diagnosis written by J. Jill Heatley and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-01-24 with Medical categories.
Exotic Animal Laboratory Diagnosis ist ein praxisorientiertes, leserfreundliches Fachbuch mit allem Wissenswerten für die Durchführung diagnostischer Tests bei vielen Exoten. - Erläutert detailliert, wie Proben entnommen, Tests durchgeführt und Laborergebnisse interpretiert werden. - Bietet Informationen zu jeder Tierart, die zum schnellen Nachschlagen einheitlich präsentiert werden. - Legt den Schwerpunkt auf klinische biochemische Untersuchungen, Urinanalysen und gängige Diagnoseverfahren, die in anderen Publikationen nicht zu finden sind. - Führt in einem leicht zugänglichen Fachbuch alles Wissenswerte zu Auswahl, Durchführung und Anwendung von Testverfahren zusammen. - Deckt eine Vielzahl von Tierarten ab, u. a. Kleinsäugetiere, Primaten, Reptilien, Wassertiere, Wildtiere, Laborversuchstiere und Hausvögel.