Authors:Colin Little, Gray A. Williams, Cynthia D. Trowbridg
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Keywords: biology, habitats, rocky, shores
Number of Pages: 352
Published: 2009-04-28
List price: $55.00
ISBN-10: 0198564910
ISBN-13: 9780198564911

This new edition offers a concise but comprehensive introduction to rocky shore ecology and has been completely and updated throughout. It describes the diverse biota (invertebrates, vertebrates, seaweeds, seagrasses and microalgae) that inhabit rocky shores, and the factors that determine their distributions, abundances and interactions. The book discusses the latest research on processes that control community structure, utilizing a global range of examples from a wide range of shore types - both temperate and tropical. The Biology of Rocky Shores begins by describing the shore environment,

Authors:David A. Ebert, James Sulikowski,
Publisher: Springer
Keywords: biology, fishes, environmental, developments, skates
Number of Pages: 246
Published: 2009-02-27
List price: $179.00
ISBN-10: 1402097026
ISBN-13: 9781402097027

Skates have become a concern in recent years due to the preponderance of these elasmobranchs that are caught as bycatch or as a directed fishery. This has raised concern because skates have life history characteristics that may make them vulnerable to over-exploitation. It was due to this concern that prompted Drs. David Ebert and James Sulikowski to organize an international symposium on the "Biology of Skates". The aims and goals of the symposium were to bring together an international group of researchers to meet, discuss, perhaps develop collaborations, and present their most recent findin

Authors:Rocky S. Tuan, Cecilia W. Lo,
Publisher: Humana Press
Keywords: biology, methods, molecular, iii, volume, protocols, developmental
Number of Pages: 548
Published: 2000-02
List price: $115.00
ISBN-10: 089603576X
ISBN-13: 9780896035768

Drawing on state-of-the-art cellular and molecular techniques as well as new and sophisticated imaging and information technologies, this comprehensive, three-volume collection of cutting-edge protocols provides readily reproducible methods for studying and analyzing the events of embryonic development. Volume 1 (ISBN: 089603-574-3) contains techniques for establishing and characterizing several widely used experimental model systems, for the study of developmental patterns and morphogenesis, and for the examination of embryo structure and function. There are also step-by-step methods for the

Author: X. Johné Liu
Publisher: Humana Press
Keywords: biology, methods, molecular, transduction, signal, cell, xenopus, protocols
Number of Pages: 512
Published: 2005-12-13
List price: $139.00
ISBN-10: 1588293629
ISBN-13: 9781588293626

A collection of standard and cutting-edge techniques for using Xenopus oocytes and oocytes/egg extracts to reconstitute biological and cellular processes. These readily reproducible methods take advantage of the oocyte’s impressive protein abundance, its striking protein translation capacity, and its breathtaking possibilities for the assembly of infectious viral particles by single cell injection of multiple RNAs. The authors focus on the versatility of frog oocytes and egg extracts in cell biology and signal transduction, and cover all the major uses of oocytes/extracts as experimental

Author: Jerald S. Ault
Publisher: CRC Press
Keywords: biology, fisheries, marine, bonefish, tarpon, management, world
Number of Pages: 472
Published: 2007-10-01
List price: $125.95
ISBN-10: 084932792X
ISBN-13: 9780849327926

The core of a multibillion dollar sport fishing industry, tarpon and bonefish, two of the earth’s oldest creatures, are experiencing obvious and precipitous population decline. Experienced anglers in the Florida Keys suggest a drop of approximately 90-95 percent for the bonefish population over the last 65 years. Despite the economic value of the industry and scientific value of these ancient fish, very little information is available about their movements and migrations, population dynamics, life histories, and reproductive habits. With contributions from some of the world’s leading ex

Authors:Creath Richard, Maienschein Jane,
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Keywords: biology, philosophy, studies, cambridge, epistemology
Number of Pages: 316
Published: 1999-09-28
List price: $34.99
ISBN-10: 0521597013
ISBN-13: 9780521597012

This set of original essays by some of the most distinguished names in philosophy of science explores a range of diverse issues at the intersection of biology and epistemology. The studies, taken together, help to develop and deepen our understanding of how biology works and what counts as warranted knowledge and as legitimate approaches to the study of life. The volume will interest professionals and graduate students in biology and the history and philosophy of science.

Author: Horst R. Thieme
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Keywords: biology, theoretical, computational, series, princeton, population, mathematics
Number of Pages: 568
Published: 2003-07-02
List price: $70.00
ISBN-10: 0691092915
ISBN-13: 9780691092911

The formulation, analysis, and re-evaluation of mathematical models in population biology has become a valuable source of insight to mathematicians and biologists alike. This book presents an overview and selected sample of these results and ideas, organized by biological theme rather than mathematical concept, with an emphasis on helping the reader develop appropriate modeling skills through use of well-chosen and varied examples. Part I starts with unstructured single species population models, particularly in the framework of continuous time models, then adding the most rudimentary stage s