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Cambridge University Press The Insects Structure and Function
Book SynopsisThe Insects has been the standard textbook in the field since the first edition published over forty years ago. Building on the strengths of Chapman's original text, this long-awaited 5th edition has been revised and expanded by a team of eminent insect physiologists, bringing it fully up-to-date for the molecular era. The chapters retain the successful structure of the earlier editions, focusing on particular functional systems rather than taxonomic groups and making it easy for students to delve into topics without extensive knowledge of taxonomy. The focus is on form and function, bringing together basic anatomy and physiology and examining how these relate to behaviour. This, combined with nearly 600 clear illustrations, provides a comprehensive understanding of how insects work. Now also featuring a richly illustrated prologue by George McGavin, this is an essential text for students, researchers and applied entomologists alike.Trade Review'If you want to understand how the natural world works, you need to know about insects - the most successful and important multi-cellular organisms on our planet. The key to that understanding is now in your hands. Extensively revised and updated, this is a quite extraordinary book and effectively summarises everything you need to know about insects. Authoritative yet accessible, The Insects: Structure and Function is the clearest and most comprehensive guide ever written on the workings of insects.' George McGavin, University Museum of Natural History and Oxford University'This new edition of The Insects: Structure and Function fascinates the reader with details on the morphology, processes and mechanisms which allow insects to burgeon on Earth. The tradition of excellence established by Chapman has been perpetuated. Thoroughly modernized and comprehensive, the revision captures the excitement of recent major advances in understanding.' Peter W. Price, Regents' Professor Emeritus, Northern Arizona University'… the standard textbook in the field since the first edition … this is an essential text for students, researchers and applied entomologists alike.' Bois et forêts des tropiquesTable of ContentsList of contributors; Preface; Acknowledgments; Prologue George C. McGavin; Part I. The Head, Ingestion, Utilization and Distribution of Food: 1. Head Stephen J. Simpson; 2. Mouthparts and feeding Stephen J. Simpson; 3. Alimentary canal, digestion and absorption Angela E. Douglas; 4. Nutrition Angela E. Douglas and Stephen J. Simpson; 5. Circulatory system, blood and the immune system Angela E. Douglas and Michael T. Siva-Jothy; 6. Fat body Deborah K. Hoshizaki, Allen G. Gibbs and Nichole D. Bond; Part II. The Thorax and Locomotion: 7. Thorax Graham K. Taylor; 8. Legs and locomotion Graham K. Taylor; 9. Wings and flight Graham K. Taylor; 10. Muscles John C. Sparrow; Part III. The Abdomen, Reproduction and Development: 11. Abdomen Leigh W. Simmons; 12. Reproductive system: male Leigh W. Simmons; 13. Reproductive system: female Leigh W. Simmons; 14. The egg and embryology Michael R. Strand; 15. Postembryonic development Stuart Reynolds; Part IV. The Integument, Gas Exchange and Homeostasis: 16. Integument Hans Merzendorfer; 17. Gaseous exchange Jon F. Harrison and Lutz Thilo Wasserthal; 18. Excretion and salt and water regulation Julian Dow; 19. Thermal relations John S. Terblanche; Part V. Communication; Section 1. Physiological Co-ordination within the Insect: 20. Nervous system Stephen Rogers; 21. Endocrine system Stuart Reynolds; Section 2. Perception of the Environment: 22. Vision Michael F. Land and Lars Chittka; 23. Mechanoreception Tom Matheson; 24. Chemoreception Bronwen Cribb and David Merritt; Section 3. Communication with Other Organisms: 25. Visual signals: colour and light production Peter Vukusic and Lars Chittka; 26. Mechanical communication: producing sound and substrate vibrations Ralf Heinrich; 27. Chemical communication: pheromones and chemicals with interspecific significance Jeremy McNeil and Jocelyn G. Millar; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Molecular Physiology of Growth 60 Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series Series Number 60
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Cambridge University Press Small Mammals Their productivity and population dynamics 5 International Biological Programme Synthesis Series Series Number 5
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Cambridge University Press Paleontology A Philosophical Introduction Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology
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Cambridge University Press Neurobiology of Grooming Behavior
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Cambridge University Press Parasitism The Diversity and Ecology of Animal
Book SynopsisReflecting the enormous advances made in the field over the past ten years, this text synthesizes the latest developments in the ecology and evolution of animal parasites against a backdrop of parallel advances in parasite systematics, biodiversity and life cycles. This second edition has been thoroughly revised to meet the needs of a new generation of parasitology students. Balancing traditional approaches in parasitology with modern studies in parasite ecology and evolution, the authors present basic ecological principles as a unifying framework to help students understand the complex phenomenon of parasitism. Richly illustrated with over 250 figures, the text is accompanied by case study boxes designed to help students appreciate the complexity and diversity of parasites and the scientists who study them. This unique approach, presented clearly and with a minimum of jargon and mathematical detail, encourages students from diverse backgrounds to think generally and conceptually aboutTrade Review'Combining the classical approach of presenting a summary of the biology of the major groups of parasites, with a broad overview of parasite ecology and evolution, this new edition will be a wonderful resource for teachers of undergraduate parasitology courses. The well-illustrated and easy-to-read text is unrivalled at the moment and will be a great tool to turn on a new generation of young minds to the wonders of parasitic organisms. A true parasitological tour de force!' Robert Poulin, University of Otago'This is an extremely well written book that does an excellent job of integrating conceptual and organismal aspects of parasitology, which is not easy. The chapter on the evolution of host-parasite interactions does a very nice job of integrating micro- and macro-evolutionary approaches to this topic. The use of boxes to contain historical information and case studies is very effective. Personal accounts of the authors' own experiences studying and teaching parasitology are interesting and effective.' Dale H. Clayton, University of Utah'The authors have done a terrific job of implementing the dual approach stated in the title. The book combines a comprehensive and balanced presentation of parasite biodiversity with an insightful treatment of the various aspects of the ecology of host/parasite interactions. Their approach is synthetic, refreshingly original and effectively blends coverage of long-standing fundamentals of parasitology with modern advances in the field. Their clever use of text boxes highlighting intriguing parasitological examples is sure to capture the imagination of students of parasitology and other fields of biology alike, serving to illustrate the relevance and importance of the discipline overall.' Janine N. Caira, University of Connecticut'Interest in the ecology of infectious disease is exploding, often drawing in researchers with little background in the zoology of parasites. Parasitism gives the student both the systematic and zoological background to understand parasitology and the ecological and evolutionary context to understand why it is important to understand parasites. The authors, all extreme parasitophiles, have unmatched histories of teaching parasites to past and current generations of students. It is safe to say that Jerry Esch has read more papers about parasites than any living human. As a team, their approach is clear and scholarly, with many important updates since the first edition.' Kevin D. Lafferty, US Geological Survey, University of California, Santa Barbara'This is a wonderful and tractable text well suited for the undergraduate taking survey-type parasitology courses and those senior undergraduates enrolled in specialized courses on the ecology and evolution of parasites. It is a ready reference for researchers interested in the current state of knowledge of similar study problems as their own. There is a wealth of detail for well-selected examples, building on the rich experience of the authors as top-notch researchers and educators. Many examples are of medical or veterinarian or wildlife and conservation importance, meaning that they are particularly well suited to help deliver key problems and conceptual and empirical advances. This text is undoubtedly one that will come off the shelf again and again as students delve into the complex interactions between species of parasites and hosts and their current and past environments.' Mark R. Forbes, Carleton University'This is a well-organized integration of the diversity of ideas and methods that characterize this new field of parasite ecology. The style is easily readable, the details extraordinary, the story told from an evolutionary perspective. The first chapters lay the foundations for understanding parasite life cycles, describing the full diversity of weird and wonderful adaptations of these organisms. The focus on the organismal view is exciting, and written in the context of ideas from classic ecology. The short stories in the boxes add interesting talking points. This is a well-researched document, and even the pros will learn from this book; the literature cited sections at the chapter ends are thorough and up-to-date. The final chapters on ecology and evolution are very synthetic, and the use of examples of diverse parasite strategies to illustrate the history and current status of the field's major ideas works well. I highly recommend this book.' Michael V. K. Sukhdeo, Rutgers University'This is the book I would have loved to have available when I was teaching.' John C. Holmes, from the Foreword'The second edition of this classic reference book on parasitology is well worth the 13-year wait … [It] offers a superbly presented synthesis of its twin central themes - the diversity of parasites and their ecology. The interdisciplinary approach considers the host-parasite relationship at all levels, from molecular, via whole organism, to entire communities.' Andrew Taylor-Robinson, The Biologist'There are surprisingly few good, up to date books, on Parasitism. This is one of the best … very readable, extremely well illustrated and keeps the reader right up to date. The authors are highly experienced parasitologists and have clearly invested a good deal of care and thought in the way they have presented the material, ensuring a lucid, coherent approach … the overall layout of the book is consistent, easy to navigate and well set out … The information supplied was extremely accurate and the simplification and prioritisation of detail, necessary for a text like this, did not allow the text to stray into inaccuracy. As someone, who regularly teaches undergraduate students about these parasites, the content was well judged and would be suitable for my students … I would thoroughly recommend this book.' Geoff Hide, Parasitology'… this new edition of Parasitism is extremely well written with an easily readable style … The text is illustrated with many new first-class drawings, photographs and micrographs … This exceptional book is thoroughly recommended.' Biological Journal of the Linnean SocietyTable of ContentsList of boxes; Foreword John C. Holmes; Preface and acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Immunological aspects of parasitism; 3. Protista: the unicellular eukaryotes; 4. Microsporida: the intracellular fungi; 5. Myxozoa: the spore-forming cnidarians; 6. Platyhelminthes: the flatworms; 7. Acanthocephala: the thorny-headed worms; 8. Nematoda: the roundworms; 9. Nematomorpha: the horsehair worms; 10. Pentastomida: the tongue worms; 11. Arthropoda: the joint-legged animals; 12. Parasite population ecology; 13. Parasite community ecology; 14. Parasite biogeography and phylogeography; 15. Effects of parasites on their hosts: from individuals to ecosystems; 16. Evolution of host-parasite interactions; 17. Environmental parasitology: parasites as bioindicators of ecosystem health; Glossary; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Pheromones and Animal Behavior Chemical Signals And Signatures
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Cambridge University Press Animal Reintroductions
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Cambridge University Press Paleontology A Philosophical Introduction Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy and Biology
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Cambridge University Press Insect Flight
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Cambridge University Press Design and Analysis of LongTerm Ecological Monitoring Studies. Edited by Robert A. Gitzen ... Et Al.
Book SynopsisPresenting fundamental and advanced statistical tools and issues relevant to long-term ecological monitoring, this volume will enable a better understanding of how to maximize the effectiveness of monitoring. It features contributions from a diverse group of experts practised at teaching ideas and methods to natural resource managers, scientists and students.Trade Review'… a valuable reference for professionals seeking the latest design and analysis techniques for long-term ecological monitoring.' The Quarterly Review of Biology'If you do monitoring, you need a copy of this book. It is that good.' Philip M. Dixon, EcologyTable of ContentsList of contributors; Foreword; Preface; Acknowledgements; Part I. Overview: 1. Ecological monitoring: the heart of the matter Robert A. Gitzen and Joshua J. Millspaugh; 2. An overview of statistical considerations in long-term monitoring Joel H. Reynolds; 3. Monitoring (that) matters Douglas H. Johnson; 4. Maximizing the utility of monitoring to the adaptive management of natural resources William L. Kendall and Clinton T. Moore; Part II. Survey Design: 5. Spatial sampling designs for long-term ecological monitoring Trent McDonald; 6. Spatially balanced survey designs for natural resources Anthony R. Olsen, Thomas M. Kincaid and Quinn Payton; 7. The role of monitoring design in detecting trend in long-term ecological monitoring studies N. Scott Urquhart; 8. Estimating variance components and related parameters when planning long-term monitoring programs John R. Skalski; 9. Variance components estimation for continuous and discrete data, with emphasis on cross-classified sampling designs Brian R. Gray; 10. Simulating future uncertainty to guide the selection of survey designs for long-term monitoring Steven L. Garman, E. William Schweiger and Daniel J. Manier; Part III. Data Analysis: 11. Analysis options for estimating status and trends in long-term monitoring Jonathan Bart and Hawthorne L. Beyer; 12. Analytical options for estimating ecological thresholds - statistical considerations Song S. Qian; 13. The treatment of missing data in long-term monitoring programs Douglas H. Johnson and Michael B. Soma; 14. Survey analysis in natural resource monitoring programs with a focus on cumulative distribution functions Thomas M. Kincaid and Anthony R. Olsen; 15. Structural equation modeling and the analysis of long-term monitoring data James B. Grace, Jon E. Keeley, Darren J. Johnson and Kenneth A. Bollen; Part IV. Advanced Issues and Applications: 16. GRTS and graphs: monitoring natural resources in urban landscapes Todd R. Lookingbill, John Paul Schmit and Shawn L. Carter; 17. Incorporating predicted species distribution in adaptive and conventional sampling designs David R. Smith, Lei Yuancai, Christopher A. Walter and John A. Young; 18. Study design and analysis options for demographic and species occurrence dynamics Darryl I. MacKenzie; 19. Dealing with incomplete and variable detectability in multi-year, multi-site monitoring of ecological populations Sarah J. Converse and J. Andrew Royle; 20. Optimal spatio-temporal monitoring designs for characterizing population trends Mevin B. Hooten, Beth E. Ross and Christopher K. Wikle; 21. Use of citizen-science monitoring for pattern discovery and biological inference Wesley M. Hochachka, Daniel Fink and Benjamin Zuckerberg; Part V. Conclusion: 22. Institutionalizing an effective long-term monitoring program in the US National Park Service Steven G. Fancy and Robert E. Bennetts; 23. Choosing among long-term ecological monitoring programs and knowing when to stop Hugh P. Possingham, Richard A. Fuller and Liana N. Joseph; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Shaping Primate Evolution Form Function and Behavior 40 Cambridge Studies in Biological and Evolutionary Anthropology Series Number 40
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Cambridge University Press Population Production and Regulation in the Sea
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Cambridge University Press The Behavior and Ecology of the African Buffalo
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Cambridge University Press Adaptive Herbivore Ecology
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Cambridge University Press Biodiversity in Agriculture Domestication Evolution and Sustainability
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Cambridge University Press Tropical Ecosystems and Ecological Concepts Second Edition
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Cambridge University Press Sex Determination Differentiation and Intersexuality in Placental Mammals
Book SynopsisHow do males become male and females become female? The genetic determination of sex and how sexual organs are differentiated are described in this 1995 book. The molecular basis of sex is explained, referring to intersexuality, chimaeras and asymmetries. Highly interesting for reproductive physiologists and geneticists.Trade ReviewReview of the hardback: '… a pleasure to read because of Hunter's clear style … a successful amalgamation of information from many mammalian species … a concise and well-written summary of what is known and hypothesized about mammalian sex determination and differentiation …' ScienceReview of the hardback: '… eminently suitable for the advanced students for whom it is intended and is a must for anyone involved in the field of mammalian sex differentiation.' NatureReview of the hardback: '… elegant and informative … it fully deserves a place on the shelves of all university libraries and in departments and units with any interest in reproduction and development.' Journal of AnatomyReview of the hardback: '… a sound contribution to a fascinating, much debated, and currently widely investigated field … a really exciting monograph.' Animal Reproduction ScienceTable of Contents1. Historical landmarks in studies of reproduction and sex determination; 2. Mechanisms of sex determination; 3. Differentiation of the gonads; 4. Differentiation of the genital duct system; 5. Anomalous sexual development in domestic species; 6. Abnormal sexual development in laboratory rodents; 7. Abnormal sexual development in man; 8. Sexual differentiation in chimaeras; 9. Asymmetries in the reproductive system and their significance; 10. Concluding thoughts and a current perspective.
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Cambridge University Press Divided Brains The Biology and Behaviour of Brain Asymmetries
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Cambridge University Press Animal Friendships
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Cambridge University Press Glial Cells
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Cambridge University Press Advances in Insect Chemical Ecology
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Cambridge University Press Parasitism The Diversity and Ecology of Animal Parasites
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Cambridge University Press Frustration Theory An Analysis of Dispositional Learning and Memory 11 Problems in the Behavioural Sciences Series Number 11
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Cambridge University Press Evolutionary Ecology of Marsupials
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Cambridge University Press Biophysics and Biochemistry at Low Temperatures
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Cambridge University Press Studies in Biological Control 9 International Biological Programme Synthesis Series Series Number 9
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Cambridge University Press Brain Mechanisms of Behaviour in Lower Vertebrates 9 Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series Series Number 9
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Cambridge University Press A Companion to Animal Physiology
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Cambridge University Press The Ecological Implications of Body Size
Book SynopsisLarger animals eat more, live longer, have larger offspring, but these commonplace observations are rarely seen as a basis for scientific biology. Empirically-based relationships describe body functions as simple functions of body size but these relations have never been organised for use in ecology. This book presents the largest single compilation of interspecific size relations.Trade Review' … [Peters] has built a brief and engaging quantitative monograph, frank, learned, painstaking and made explicitly helpful to readers with little mathematical experience … His text is an unequaled review of the field …' Scientific American' … Here is a treasure house of information … Clearly this is an important book. It is different - and by ignoring cherished disciplines, by blending physiology and ecology, and by looking at problems with a fresh eye, Peters yields new insights and opens up new questions.' Nature'Peters has produced both a useful introduction to the relationships of body size to several physiological, ecological, and biomechanical processes as well as a source of data on these matters … Peter's approach is effective, and this small volume could be used in graduate seminars as well as in advanced undergraduate courses in ecology and related subjects.' ChoiceTable of ContentsPreface; 1. A philosophical introduction; 2. A mathematical primer: logarithms, power curves, and correlations; 3. Metabolism; 4. Physiological correlates of size; 5. Temperature and metabolic rate; 6. Locomotion; 7. Ingestion; 8. Production: growth and reproduction; 9. Mass flow; 10. Animal abundance; 11. Other allometric relations; 12. Allometric simulation models; 13. Explanations; 14. Prospectus; Appendixes; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Littoral Fauna of the British Isles
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Cambridge University Press Community Ecology and Salamander Guilds Cambridge Studies in Ecology
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Cambridge University Press Reproduction in Mammals v5 2ed Volume 5 Manipulating Reproduction Reproduction in Mammals Series Series Number 13
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Cambridge University Press Bones
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Cambridge University Press Scaling Why Is Animal Size So Important
Book SynopsisThis book is about the importance of animal size. We tend to think of animal function in chemical terms and talk of water, salts, proteins, enzymes, oxygen, energy, and so on. We should not forget, however, that physical laws are equally important, for they determine rates of diffusion and heat transfer, transfer of force and momentum, the strength of structures, the dynamics of locomotion, and other aspects of the functioning of animal bodies. Physical laws provide possibilities and opportunities for an organism, yet they also impose constraints, setting limits to what is physically possible. This book aims to give an understanding of these rules because of their profound implications when we deal with animals of widely different size and scale. The reader will find that the book raises many questions. Remarkable and puzzling information makes it read a little like a detective story, but the last chapter, instead of giving the final solution, neither answers all questions nor providesTrade Review"...a must for teachers who like to add thought-provoking material to lectures or class discussions." The Science TeacherTable of ContentsPreface; 1. The size of living things; 2. Problems of size and scale; 3. The use of allometry; 4. How to scale eggs; 5. The strength of bones and skeletons; 6. Metabolic rate and body size; 7. Warm-blooded vertebrates: what do metabolic regression equations mean?; 8. Organ size and tissue metabolism; 9. How the lungs supply enough oxygen; 10. Blood and gas transport; 11. Heart and circulation; 12. The meaning of time; 13. Animal activity and metabolic scope; 14. Moving on land: running and jumping; 15. Swimmng and flying; 16. Body temperature and temperature regulation; 17. Some important concepts; Appendixes; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press Reproductive Physiology of Marsupials
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Cambridge University Press Elastic Mechanisms in Animal Movement
Book SynopsisThis book, originally published in 1988, is about the uses and implications of elastic properties in various aspects of animal biology. After a brief study of the properties of elastic materials, the book considers the functions of springs in the bodies of animals. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in animal mechanics.Table of ContentsPreface; 1. Elastic materials; 2. Springs as muscle antagonists; 3. Springs as energy stores: running; 4. Springs as energy stores: swimming and flight; 5. Fibre-wound animals; 6. Springs as catapults; 7. Suspension springs and shock absorbers; 8. Springs and control; 9. Springs and size; References; Index.
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Cambridge University Press The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs
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Cambridge University Press Sodium Hunger
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Cambridge University Press The Ecology of Freshwater Molluscs
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Cambridge University Press Chemical Ecology of Vertebrates Cambridge Studies in Ecology
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Cambridge University Press Mechanisms in Blood Coagulation Fibrinolysis and the Complement System
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Cambridge University Press Population Production and Regulation in the Sea
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Cambridge University Press Physiology and Form of Fish Circulation
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Cambridge University Press Efficiency and Economy in Animal Physiology
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Cambridge University Press Nonverbal Vocal Communication
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Cambridge University Press An Introduction to the Modeling of Neural Networks
This text is a beginning graduate-level introduction to neural networks, focussing on current theoretical models, examining what these models can reveal about how the brain functions, and discussing the ramifications for psychology, artificial intelligence and the construction of a new generation of intelligent computers.
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Cambridge University Press Evolution and Ecology of Macaque Societies
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