Biological Diversity
Biological Diversity

Author: L. N. Petrov

Publisher: Nova Publishers

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 9781590335284

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One of the cornerstones of life's wonders is the vast array of species filling the planet. From plants to animals to humans, there is no shortage of beings to provide 'spice of life' variety is said to be. Periodically, scientists announce the discovery of a 'new' form of life, so it seems as if Earth is capable of producing new species just to keep us on our toes. At times, the immense breadth of living things can even feel overwhelming, as one pauses to ponder how numerically insignificant humans are when compared to the insect population. Given the biological diversity of the planet, it is incumbent upon humans to safeguard the natural beauty of the environment. To that end, conservation takes on special importance, necessitating the balancing of industrial expansion with preserving the flora and fauna surrounding us. This book is an important tool in understanding and researching the many different life forms spanning the globe. Collected here is a substantial and carefully selected listing of relevant literature on biological diversity and its conservation. Following this bibliography are author, title, and subject indexes to allow for further access to this information. The sheer bulk of the works about biological diversity can be so intimidating that a book such as this one becomes useful in sorting through the resources about the importance of life's variety.

The Evolutionary Interaction of Animals and Plants
The Evolutionary Interaction of Animals and Plants

Author: William Gilbert Chaloner

Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers

Published: 1991-01-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9780854034437

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This collection of papers records the state of development of one of the fast-growing areas of biology and brings together such diverse fields as biochemistry, palaeontology, cell biology, mammal and insect behavioural studies, plant development and pollination biology.

Evolution of Biological Diversity
Evolution of Biological Diversity

Author: Anne E. Magurran

Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 9780198503040

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The astounding breadth of diversity of life on earth intrigues and amazes many people, while the future of world biodiversity is a cause for widespread concern. Within the current context of global interest in biological diversity, this is a timely review of the most recent research into theevolutionary origins of biological diversity and the processes of speciation, from a stellar cast of contributors. Recent studies have discovered considerable genetic and morphological variation both between and within populations of the same species. Yet the relation between this intraspecificvariation and the processes of speciation remains poorly understood. When, how, and why do new species arise? The chapters in this book explore the question of how variation arises within species; some emphasize the ecological and behavioural basis of differentiation; others argue for the role ofnatural selection in generating speciation. Several chapters focus on the important emerging links between sexual selection, sexual conflict, and population differentiation. The final chapters of the book take a broader perspective on the question, and explore the fossil record for data on theorigination of species diversity - and extinctions - in the past. This book is a must-have for all researchers and graduate students in the biological sciences who want to be abreast of the latest thinking on the evolution of biological diversity.

On the Origin of Diversity
On the Origin of Diversity

Author: Robin McMahon

Publisher: FilamentPublishing Ltd

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 395

ISBN-13: 1905493878

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McMahon looks at what the future is for diversity and our species in particular, in his book which celebrates our evolution since our emergence as a species as described in Charles Darwin's 'On the Origin of Species'.

Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London

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Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 596

ISBN-13:

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Each issue of Transactions B is devoted to a specific area of the biological sciences, including clinical science. All papers are peer reviewed and edited to the highest standards. Published on the 29th of each month, Transactions B is essential reading for all biologists.