Functional Morphology and Ecology of the Iridescent Copepods of the Family Sapphirinidae
Author: J. Chae
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Published: 1994
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Author: J. Chae
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Published: 1994
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: David J. Horne
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2013-11-11
Total Pages: 203
ISBN-13: 9401715084
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOstracoda (Crustacea) are potentially excellent model organisms for evolutionary studies, because they combine an extensive fossil record with a wide recent distribution and therefore allow studies on both patterns and processes leading to extant diversity. The main scientific domains contributing theories, concepts, and data to evolutionary biology are morphology (including ontogeny), palaeontology, genetics, and ecology, and to all of these aspects ostracods can contribute. This is clearly illustrated by the fifteen papers presented under Theme 3 of the 13th International Symposium on Ostracoda (Chatham, UK) in 1997 which are grouped in the present proceedings, one of three volumes resulting from this meeting. The contributions deal with the evolution of both extant and fossil forms (including most of the Phanaerozoic), ecology of both marine and freshwater taxa, and (developmental) morphology of both soft parts and valves. Although the canvas is wide, each paper clearly shows how studies on Ostracoda can be relevant to general theory on evolutionary biology and ecology.
Author: Enrico Savazzi
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 1999-05-04
Total Pages: 728
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKFunctional morphology is the relationship between form and function of an organism, seen as an adaptive context. This authoritative survey considers the topic widely and parallels the established Belhaven paleontological studies.
Author: Masaharu Motokawa
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-11-26
Total Pages: 718
ISBN-13: 4431564322
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book summarizes the status quo of the knowledge about the biodiversity in terrestrial, freshwater, and marine animals that live in Japan. Consisting of some 6,800 islands that are arrayed for approximately 3,500 km from north to south, the Japanese archipelago has a complex history in a paleogeographic formation process over time and harbors rich flora and fauna. This work will contribute to establishing a general biogeographic theory in archipelagoes around continental shelves. Facing the ongoing extinction crisis, one of the most important tasks for our generation is to bequeath this precious natural heritage to future generations. As the first step toward this goal, a species list has been compiled through solid, steady alpha-taxonomic work in each taxon. Furthermore, the phylogeography and population genetic structure for each species is elucidated for deeper understanding of the local fauna, the scientific results of which should be the basis for establishing conservation policies and strategies. Also the problem of alien or introduced species is investigated as another threat to the native fauna.Each of the 27 chapters is written by the most active specialist leading the field, thus readers can acquire up-to-date knowledge of the animal species diversity and their formation process of Japanese animals in the most comprehensive form available. This book is recommended for researchers and students who are interested in species diversity, biogeography, and phylogeography.
Author: Lisa-ann Gershwin
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Published: 2014
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Masahiro Dojiri
Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2013-01-30
Total Pages: 461
ISBN-13: 9004204245
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCompiling an extensive array of information and literature, on the Caligidae, copepods predominantly parasitic on fishes, this book provides a comprehensive generic revision of the "sea lice" family Caligidae, as well as a phylogenetic analysis of this family and a discussion on the taxonomic status of the genera previously belonging to the Euryphoridae.
Author: C.G. Gebelein
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2012-12-06
Total Pages: 297
ISBN-13: 1461306574
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe term biomimetic is comparatively new on the chemical scene, but the concept has been utilized by chemists for many years. Furthermore, the basic idea of making a synthetic material that can imitate the func tions of natural materials probably could be traced back into antiquity. From the dawn of creation, people have probably attempted to duplicate or modify the activities of the natural world. (One can even find allusions to these attempts in the Bible; e. g. , Genesis 30. ) The term "mimetic" means to imitate or mimic. The word "mimic" means to copy closely, or to imitate accurately. Biomimetic, which has not yet entered most dictionaries, means to imitate or mimic some specific bio logical function. Usually, the objective of biomimetics is to form some useful material without the need of utilizing living systems. In a simi lar manner, the term biomimetic polymers means creating synthetic poly mers which imitate the activity of natural bioactive polymers. This is a major advance in polymer chemistry because the natural bioactive polymers are the basis of life itself. Thus, biomimetic polymers imitate the life process in many ways. This present volume delineates some of the recent progress being made in this vast field of biomimetic polymers. Chemists have been making biomimetic polymers for more than fifty years, although this term wasn't used in the early investigations.
Author: Bharat Bhushan
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2016-02-19
Total Pages: 607
ISBN-13: 3319282840
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis revised, updated and expanded new edition presents an overview of biomimetics and biologically inspired structured surfaces. It deals with various examples of biomimetics which include surfaces with roughness-induced superomniphobicity, self-cleaning, antifouling, and controlled adhesion. The focus in the book is on the Lotus Effect, Salvinia Effect, Rose Petal Effect, Oleophobic/philic Surfaces, Shark Skin Effect, and Gecko Adhesion. This new edition also contains new chapters on the butterfly wing effect, bio- and inorganic fouling and structure and Properties of Nacre and structural coloration.
Author: Carol M. Lalli
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 300
ISBN-13: 9780804714907
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLucid line drawings and photos, 16 in fine color. Based on some 15 years of study and collection in both polar regions and most areas of the tropics and temperate zones. Detailed treatment is given on all known pelagic snails (aoubt 140 species) including: external anatomy, swimming and buoyancy mec