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41. Forensic Science in Wildlife Investigations

    Edited by Adrian Linacre

    Series: International Forensic Science and Investigation

    The range of species that fall within the realm of wildlife crimes is extensive, ranging from ferns and orchids to bald eagles and great whales. Solving these crimes is rarely dependent on the testimony of witnesses or victims. An ever-increasing number of research groups are applying scientific...

    Published March 11th 2009 by CRC Press
42. Airway Chemoreceptors in Vertebrates

    Edited by Giacomo Zaccone, Ernest Cutz, Dirk Adriaensen

    This book provides a comprehensive and up-to-date account of the information available on the morphological, physiological and evolutionary aspects of specialized cells distributed within the epithelia of the airways in the vertebrates. A lot of work has been done on the cell and molecular biology...

    Published January 8th 2009 by Science Publishers
43. Reproduction of Amphibians

    By Maria Oielska

    Series: Biological Systems in Vertebrates

    This book deals with reproduction of Amphibians belonging to three extant orders: Caecilians, Salamanders, Frogs and Toads. Separate chapters have been written for males and females; the chapters describe gonad structure and development, gametogenesis, urogenital connections, and reproductive...

    Published January 6th 2009 by Science Publishers
44. Lagomorphs

    Mammals of Russia and Adjacent Regions

    By Robert S Hoffmann, Andrew T. Smith

    This book is a continuation of the series of monographs on different orders of mammals. This volume is devoted to the description of the order Lagomorpha, which is represented by two extant families?Leporidae and Ochotonidae. All descriptions of groups and species are given according to the scheme...

    Published December 31st 2008 by Science Publishers
45. Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification

    A Color Atlas

    By Diane L. France

    When a bone of unknown origin is found at a location, forensic implications arise immediately. Is this bone human, and if so, is it evidence of a murder? Human and Non-Human Bone Identification: A Color Atlas presents a comprehensive handbook of photographs and other information essential for law...

    Published December 21st 2008 by CRC Press
46. Osmotic and Ionic Regulation

    Cells and Animals

    Edited by David H. Evans

    In the 40 years since the classic review of osmotic and ionic regulation written by Potts and Parry, there has been astonishing growth in scientific productivity, a marked shift in the direction and taxonomic distribution of research, and amazing changes in the technology of scientific research "…...

    Published November 17th 2008 by CRC Press
47. Insect Symbiosis, Volume 3

    Edited by Kostas Bourtzis, Thomas A. Miller

    Series: Contemporary Topics in Entomology

    The associations between insects and microorganisms, while pervasive and of paramount ecological importance, have been relatively poorly understood. The third book in this set, Insect Symbiosis, Volume 3, complements the previous volumes in exploring this somewhat uncharted territory. Like its...

    Published October 27th 2008 by CRC Press
48. The Atlas of Endangered Species

    3rd Edition

    By Richard MacKay

    Series: The Earthscan Atlas

    Up to 20 percent of species may be extinct by 2030. Vividly presented through full-colour maps and graphics, this fully revised and updated atlas profiles species lost, threatened and surviving today. It examines different ecosystems, the major threats to their inhabitants and steps being taken...

    Published October 20th 2008 by Routledge
49. Hemoparasites of the Reptilia

    Color Atlas and Text

    By Sam R. Telford, Jr.

    Every researcher or diagnostician working with reptiles has faced the challenge of identifying reptile hemoparasites and then determining whether they are of importance or merely incidental. Another challenge is how to easily find the information required to make the proper identification. A...

    Published October 6th 2008 by CRC Press
50. Veterinary Medicines in the Environment

    Edited by Mark Crane, Alistair B. A. Boxall, Katie Barrett

    Examine the Current State of the Science Surface water sampling programs across the globe have shown the presence of many different classes of medicines. The potential risks associated with the release of these medicines into the environment have become an increasingly important issue for...

    Published September 18th 2008 by CRC Press