Size And Scaling In Primate Biology
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Size And Scaling In Primate Biology
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Author : William J. Jungers
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-12-14
Size And Scaling In Primate Biology written by William J. Jungers 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 2013-12-14 with Science categories.
In very general terms, "scaling" can be defined as the structural and func tional consequences of differences in size (or scale) among organisms of more or less similar design. Interest in certain aspects of body size and scaling in primate biology (e. g. , relative brain size) dates to the turn of the century, and scientific debate and dialogue on numerous aspects of this general subject have continued to be a primary concern of primatologists, physical an thropologists, and other vertebrate biologists up to the present. Indeed, the intensity and scope of such research on primates have grown enormously in the past decade or so. Information continues to accumulate rapidly from many different sources, and the task of synthesizing the available data and theories on any given topic is becoming increasingly formidable. In addition to the formal exchange of new ideas and information among scientific experts in specific areas of scaling research, two of the major goals of this volume are an assessment of our progress toward understanding various size-related phe nomena in primates and the identification of future prospects for continuing advances in this realm. Although the subject matter and specific details of the issues considered in the 20 chapters that follow are very diversified, all topics share the same fundamental and unifying biological theme: body size variation in primates and its implications for behavior and ecology, anatomy and physiology, and evolution.
Perspectives In Primate Biology
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Author : A. Chiarelli
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-03-13
Perspectives In Primate Biology written by A. Chiarelli 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 2013-03-13 with Science categories.
The present volume is the result of a NATO Advanced Study Institute held in Montaldo, Turin (Italy), between the 7 and 19 June 1972. The aim of the Study Institute has been the development of a general philosophy for the science of Primatology. Lecturers were selected from those scientists deeply involved and interested in this field. The course intended to serve students and researchers using primates in medical and biological research, but especially those interested in the natural history of the group and in human biology. In the past the study of primates was largely limited to deter mine the origin of the human species. Today, however, interest in them extends far beyond this narrow focus. In terms of both prac tical human purposes and theoretical interests, the study of primate biology and behaviour is of ever increasing importance. Their close comparative relationships with man has proved of such great value to human biology and medicine that their numbers and kinds are quickly dwindling. For this reason, one of the main focuses of the A.S.I. was on their reproductive biology and conservation. During the meeting days a broad series of lectures on specific topics of comparative anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, repro ductive physiology, genetics and molecular biology, cytogenetics and behaviour were delivered by leading primatologists.
Perspectives In Primate Biology
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Author : P. K. Seth
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983
Perspectives In Primate Biology written by P. K. Seth and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983 with Primates categories.
Perspectives In Primate Biology
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Author : A. Chiarelli
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-01-15
Perspectives In Primate Biology written by A. Chiarelli and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-01-15 with categories.
Comparative Primate Biology
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Comparative Primate Biology written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with categories.
Primate Craniofacial Function And Biology
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Author : Chris Vinyard
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-09-17
Primate Craniofacial Function And Biology written by Chris Vinyard 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 2008-09-17 with Science categories.
Primate Craniofacial Function and Biology is an integrative volume with broad coverage of current research on primate craniofacial biology and function. Topic headings include: the mammalian perspective on primate craniofacial form and function, allometric and comparative morphological studies of primate heads, in vivo research on primate mastication, modeling of the primate masticatory apparatus, primate dental form and function, and palaeoanthropologic studies of primate skulls. Additionally, the volume includes introductory chapters discussing how primatologists study adaptations in primates and a discussion of in vivo approaches for studying primate performance. At present, there are no texts with a similar focus on primate craniofacial biology and no sources that approach this topic from such a wide range of research perspectives. This breadth of research covered by leaders in their respective fields make this volume a unique and innovative contribution to biological anthropology.
Species Species Concepts And Primate Evolution
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Author : William H. Kimbel
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 1993-04-30
Species Species Concepts And Primate Evolution written by William H. Kimbel 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 1993-04-30 with Science categories.
In order to meld the facts of organic diversity with the continuity of the evolutionary process, this volume details the diversity of theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches currently employed by primate evolutionary biologists and paleontologists. Specific coverage includes: species concepts and their role in evolutionary theory, the speciation process and the biology of species differences among living primates, and the problems of species recognition in the primate fossil record.
Advanced Views In Primate Biology
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Author : A. B. Chiarelli
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Advanced Views In Primate Biology written by A. B. Chiarelli 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.
Perspectives In Primate Biology
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Author : Praveen Kumar Seth
language : en
Publisher: Today and Tomorrow Publisher
Release Date : 1989
Perspectives In Primate Biology written by Praveen Kumar Seth and has been published by Today and Tomorrow Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Science categories.
High Altitude Primates
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Author : Nanda B. Grow
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-11-19
High Altitude Primates written by Nanda B. Grow 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 2013-11-19 with Nature categories.
The basic goal of the volume is to compile the most up to date research on how high altitude affects the behavior, ecology, evolution and conservation status of primates, especially in comparison to lowland populations. Historically, the majority of primate studies have focused on lowland populations. However, as the lowlands have been disappearing, more and more primatologists have begun studying populations located in higher altitudes. High altitude populations are important not only because of their uniqueness, but also because they highlight the range of primate adaptability and the complex variables that are involved in primate evolution. These populations are good examples of how geographic scales result in diversification and/or speciation. Yet, there have been very few papers addressing how this high altitude environment affects the behavior, ecology, and conservation status of these primates.