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  • A Review and Evaluation of Homology Hypotheses in Echinoderm Paleobiology

    by Colin D. Sumrall, Sarah L. Sheffield, Jennifer E. Bauer, Jeffrey R. Thompson, Johnny A. Waters ...
    Series series Elements of Paleontology
    The extraxial-axial theory (EAT) and universal elemental homology (UEH) are often portrayed as mutually exclusive hypotheses of homology within pentaradiate Echinodermata. EAT describes homology upon the echinoderm bauplan, interpreted through early post-metamorphic growth and growth zones, dividing it into axial regions generally associated with elements of the ambulacral system and extraxial ... Read more

    $20.49 USD

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  • Introduction to Fungi

    by John Webster, Roland Weber ...
    This new edition of the universally acclaimed and widely-used textbook on fungal biology has been completely re-written, drawing directly on the authors' research and teaching experience. The text takes account of the rapid and exciting progress that has been made in the taxonomy, cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, pathology and ecology of the fungi. Features of taxonomic relevance are ... Read more

    $115.69 USD

  • Herpetology

    An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles

    by Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell ...
    The fourth edition of the textbook Herpetology covers the basic biology of amphibians and reptiles, with updates in nearly every conceptual area. Not only does it serve as a solid foundation for modern herpetology courses, but it is also relevant to courses in ecology, behavior, evolution, systematics, and morphology. Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book ... Read more

    $63.89 USD

  • Carnivoran Evolution

    New Views on Phylogeny, Form and Function

    Edited by Anjali Goswami, Anthony Friscia ...
    Series Book 1 - Cambridge Studies in Morphology and Molecules: New Paradigms in Evolutionary Bio
    Members of the mammalian clade Carnivora have invaded nearly every continent and ocean, evolving into bamboo-eating pandas, clam-eating walruses and of course, flesh-eating sabre-toothed cats. With this ecological, morphological and taxonomic diversity and a fossil record spanning over sixty million years, Carnivora has proven to be a model clade for addressing questions of broad evolutionary ... Read more

    $47.59 USD

  • Primate Adaptation and Evolution

    by John G. Fleagle, Andrea L. Baden, Christopher C. Gilbert ...
    Primate Adaptation and Evolution, Fourth Edition provides key features of extant families and references to more detailed texts. The book sets the scene and creates space for a thorough updating of exciting developments in primate paleontology and a reconstruction through early hominid species of our own human origins. This updated version covers recent developments in primate paleontology, the ... Read more

    $44.99 USD

  • Across the Bridge

    Understanding the Origin of the Vertebrates

    by Henry Gee ...
    "Addresses an important topic for biologists and zoologists about vertebrates' place in the 'grand scheme' . . . genuinely witty and charming . . . magnificent." —Neil J. Gostling, University of SouthamptonOur understanding of vertebrate origins and the backbone of human history evolves with each new fossil find and DNA map. Many species have now had their genomes sequenced, and molecular ... Read more

    $3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Quirks of Human Anatomy

    An Evo-Devo Look at the Human Body

    by Lewis I. Held, Jr ...
    With the emergence of the new field of evolutionary developmental biology we are witnessing a renaissance of Darwin's insights 150 years after his On the Origin of Species. Thus far, the exciting findings from 'evo-devo' have only been trickling into college courses and into the domain of non-specialists. With its focus on the human organism, Quirks of Human Anatomy opens the floodgates by stating ... Read more

    $47.59 USD

  • An Introduction to Plant Structure and Development

    Plant Anatomy for the Twenty-First Century

    by Charles B. Beck ...
    A plant anatomy textbook unlike any other on the market today. Carol A. Peterson described the first edition as 'the best book on the subject of plant anatomy since the texts of Esau'. Traditional plant anatomy texts include primarily descriptive aspects of structure, this book not only provides a comprehensive coverage of plant structure, but also introduces aspects of the mechanisms of ... Read more

    $77.89 USD

  • Biodiversity of Fungi

    Inventory and Monitoring Methods

    by Greg M. Mueller ...
    Biodiversity of Fungi is essential for anyone collecting and/or monitoring any fungi. Fascinating and beautiful, fungi are vital components of nearly all ecosystems and impact human health and our economy in a myriad of ways. Standardized methods for documenting diversity and distribution have been lacking. A wealth of information, especially regrading sampling protocols, compiled by an ... Read more

    $123.29 USD

  • How the Snake Lost its Legs

    Curious Tales from the Frontier of Evo-Devo

    by Lewis I. Held, Jr ...
    How did the zebra really get its stripes, and the giraffe its long neck? What is the science behind camel humps, leopard spots, and other animal oddities? Such questions have fascinated us for centuries, but the expanding field of evo-devo (evolutionary developmental biology) is now providing, for the first time, a wealth of insights and answers. Taking inspiration from Kipling's 'Just So Stories' ... Read more

    $43.49 USD

  • Bryophyte Biology

    by Bernard Goffinet ...
    Bryophyte Biology provides an extensive overview of the hornworts, liverworts, and mosses; diverse groups of land plants that occupy a great variety of habitats throughout the world. This edition covers essential aspects of bryophyte biology, from morphology, physiological ecology and conservation, to speciation, and genomics. Revised classifications incorporate contributions from recent ... Read more

    $78.79 USD

  • Ruling Reptiles

    Crocodylian Biology and Archosaur Paleobiology

    by James O. Farlow, Ricardo Araújo, Vincent Fernandez, Peter S. Johnston, Christopher R. Langel, Matthew F. Bonnan, Ray Wilhite, Christine Böhmer, Sarah W. Keenan, Marisa Tellez0, Patrick V. Wheatley1, Ryan J. Haupt2, Alexander K. Hastings3, Stephanie K. Drumheller4, Domenic C. D'Amore5, Jackson K. Njau6, Lucy Gomes de Souza7, Rodrigo Vargas Pêgas8, Mauro Bruno da Silva Lacerda9, Kirstin S. Brink0, Aaron R. H. LeBlanc1, Thomas M. Cullen2, Alida M. Bailleul3, Mary H. Schweitzer4, Julia Audije-Gil5, Fernando Barroso-Barcenilla6, Oscar Cambra-Moo7, Haley D. O'Brien8, Peter Brice9, Gordon Grigg0, Roger S. Seymour1, Cory J. Kumagai2, Hendrik Klein3, Holly Noelle Woodward Ballard5 ...
    Series series Life of the Past
    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 ... Read more

    $71.99 USD