Animals, Plants and Afterimages
Animals, Plants and Afterimages

Author: Valérie Bienvenue

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2022-03-11

Total Pages: 460

ISBN-13: 1800734263

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The sixth mass extinction or Anthropocene extinction is one of the most pervasive issues of our time. Animals, Plants and Afterimages brings together leading scholars in the humanities and life sciences to explore how extinct species are represented in art and visual culture, with a special emphasis on museums. Engaging with celebrated cases of vanished species such as the quagga and the thylacine as well as less well-known examples of animals and plants, these essays explore how representations of recent and ancient extinctions help advance scientific understanding and speak to contemporary ecological and environmental concerns.

The Humane Gardener
The Humane Gardener

Author: Nancy Lawson

Publisher: Chronicle Books

Published: 2017-04-18

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1616896175

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In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America
A Guide to Plant Poisoning of Animals in North America

Author: Anthony Knight

Publisher: Teton NewMedia

Published: 2001-10-15

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 9781893441118

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A definitive guide to the clinical assessment, management and prevention of plant poisoning in domestic animals. Accurate Identification of plant materials through the use of 253 high quality color illustrations placed as needed throughout the text. Organized into sections according to the animal symptoms with specific descriptions of the toxins involved and their modes of action. Geographic location maps are provided which highlight the distribution of specific plant material within North America. The title is extensively referenced and includes a functional glossary of botanical terms for the convenience of the user. This durable physical presentation makes it an optimal field reference guide. Published by Teton New Media in the USA and distributed by Manson Publishing outside of North America.

Do Plants Eat Meat? The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants - Biology Books for Kids | Children's Biology Books
Do Plants Eat Meat? The Wonderful World of Carnivorous Plants - Biology Books for Kids | Children's Biology Books

Author: Baby Professor

Publisher: Speedy Publishing LLC

Published: 2017-03-15

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 1541918207

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Did you know that some plants eat special food? Sunlight is not enough for them and they lack the capacity to create their own food. That is why they prey on insects. They have a unique scent that attracts their small prey so they just sit and wait until they can gobble something up! Should you be afraid of these carnivorous plants too?

Animal and Plant Anatomy
Animal and Plant Anatomy

Author: Marshall Cavendish Corporation

Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing

Published: 2006-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780761476627

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An introduction to the comparative anatomical biology of animals and plants offers eighty-three articles focusing on specific organisms and an additional ten articles discussing cell biology, genetics, and the major anatomical organ systems.

Plant-Animal Communication
Plant-Animal Communication

Author: H. Martin Schaefer

Publisher: OUP Oxford

Published: 2011-04-07

Total Pages: 298

ISBN-13: 0191620971

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Communication is an essential factor underpinning the interactions between species and the structure of their communities. Plant-animal interactions are particularly diverse due to the complex nature of their mutualistic and antagonistic relationships. However the evolution of communication and the underlying mechanisms responsible remain poorly understood. Plant-Animal Communication is a timely summary of the latest research and ideas on the ecological and evolutionary foundations of communication between plants and animals, including discussions of fundamental concepts such as deception, reliability, and camouflage. It introduces how the sensory world of animals shapes the various modes of communication employed, laying out the basics of vision, scent, acoustic, and gustatory communication. Subsequent chapters discuss how plants communicate in these sensory modes to attract animals to facilitate seed dispersal, pollination, and carnivory, and how they communicate to defend themselves against herbivores. Potential avenues for productive theoretical and empirical research are clearly identified, and suggestions for novel empirical approaches to the study of communication in general are outlined.

Plant-Animal Interactions
Plant-Animal Interactions

Author: Kleber Del-Claro

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2021-06-04

Total Pages: 357

ISBN-13: 3030668770

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This textbook provides the first overview of plant-animal interactions for twenty years focused on the needs of students and professors. It discusses a range of topics from the basic structures of plant-animal interactions to their evolutionary implications in producing and maintaining biodiversity. It also highlights innovative aspects of plant-animal interactions that can represent highly productive research avenues, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in a future career in ecology. Written by leading experts, and employing a variety of didactic tools, the book is useful for students and teachers involved in advanced undergraduate and graduate courses addressing areas such as herbivory, trophic relationships, plant defense, pollination and biodiversity.

A Forest Habitat
A Forest Habitat

Author: Bobbie Kalman

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778729518

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Young readers will be delighted to learn all about temperate mixed forests. Full-color pictures and illustrations help explore finding food in forests, forest homes, and hibernation and migration.

Mother Nature! Plant and Animal Life Around the World (Wildlife) - Children's Ecology Books
Mother Nature! Plant and Animal Life Around the World (Wildlife) - Children's Ecology Books

Author: Bobo's Little Brainiac Books

Publisher: Bobo's Little Brainiac Books

Published: 2016-07-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781683277972

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Nature is more than just beautiful. The truth is, it forms the core of all life on Earth. Go over the contents of this book with your little ones to help him/her better understand the importance of animals and plants. What are ecosystems and how do humans benefit from the life around us? This is an exciting book to read so grab a copy now!