Biologia

Insects live alongside us in great profusion – sometimes even in intimate proximity. Their importance to the ecosystems of our world, and to our own survival, cannot be overstated. But it can be chal …

A witty and informative account that busts the myths about Britain”s most captivating butterfly species. When summer is at its zenith and the sallow foliage develops a bluish tinge, a giant butterfl …

The purpose of this book is to provide information on senescent cells and why they are prevented from multiplying via cell division. It includes main sections on the nature of Go/1 transition, factor …

Universally recognised as by far the most authoritative work ever published on the subject, The Birds of Africa is a superb multi-contributor reference work, with encyclopaedic species texts, stunnin …

This text provides a guide to the experimental and analytical methodologies available to study quantitative traits, a review of the genetic control of quantitative traits, and a discussion of how thi …

This timely book is a ‘must-have’ for anyone involved with wetland conservation, in particular bottomland hardwood forests, a habitat in which over 50% of our nation”s inventory has been destroyed. …

A complete beginner”s guide to British moths. Moths are sometimes overlooked compared to the day-flying butterflies, however, many moths are even more colourful, accessible and fascinating. Britain …

‘Offers detailed coverage of applied polymer processing–presenting a wide range of technologies and furnishing state-of-the-art data on polymer components, properties, and processibility. Reviews fu …

First published in 1991, Chemical Reagents for Protein Modification, 2nd Edition provides a unique combination of theoretical and practical considerations for the use of chemical reagents for site-sp …

Wang has gathered contributions from an impressive cohort of the world’s most respected experts on longhorned beetles. Chapters review both basics of cerambycid taxonomy, mor- phology, and behavior ( …