Venomous Reptiles and Their Toxins
Venomous Reptiles and Their Toxins

Author: Bryan Fry

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2015-05-13

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13: 0190297581

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Venom research and technology has advanced greatly, rapidly transforming our knowledge of reptile venoms. Research advances, like the development of molecular systematics, provide the framework necessary to reconstruct the evolutionary history of glands and fangs. Such research developments have expanded our understanding of venom's evolution and its usefulness in therapeutic development. The results of this punctuated toxin molecular evolutionary expansion include protein neofunctionalization. While these changes may impact antivenom efficacy, this molecular diversity also facilitates their usefulness in the development of novel drug therapies. Venomous Reptiles And Their Toxins brings together the world's leading toxinologists in this comprehensive study of the entire scope of reptile venoms, from clinical effects to evolution to drug design and development. The book contains detailed applied chapters on clinical care of the envenomed patient, ineffective traditional or modern remedies, occupational considerations involved in the maintenance of institutional venomous reptile collections, veterinary care for venomous reptiles and research methods used in venom research. This book also devotes a chapter to each toxin class found in reptile venoms, detailing the full trajectory of research on the peptide or protein in question. These chapters discuss each toxin's respective role in the envenomation process through to how each has been explored for their biomedical potential. This book is a unique resource for anyone working with venomous reptiles.

Scorpions of Southern Africa
Scorpions of Southern Africa

Author: Jonathan Leeming

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2013-05-06

Total Pages: 91

ISBN-13: 1775840409

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Scorpions have captured the imagination of humans from early times, arousing a morbid interest that no doubt stems from their venomous tendencies. Misunderstood and persecuted as they often are, it is only relatively recently that we have begun to understand their complex behaviour and biology. This book, written by one who confesses to a passion for scorpions, describes in layman's terms the way scorpions' bodies are constructed, the strategies that enable them to survive harsh conditions, their use of venom and other aspects of their successful existence over millions of years. It will help amateur naturalists as well as professionals in associated fields to identify southern Africa's rich scorpion fauna and, it is hoped, will shed new light on these secretive creatures. The species included here are those most likely to be encountered. Many are readily identifiable with the naked eye and have very wide distributions. As far as possible, the book avoids complicated terminology and includes practical information on where to look for scorpions and how best to handle them.

Fishes of the Central United States
Fishes of the Central United States

Author: Mark E. Eberle

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13:

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The quality of the 163 color drawings is so astonishing technically and aesthetically superior to photographs - that it's a shame that it confines itself to those species most likely to be caught for fun by sportsmen.

Insect Infection and Immunity
Insect Infection and Immunity

Author: Jens Rolff

Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand

Published: 2009-06-25

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 0199551359

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This book is published on the occasion of the Royal Entomological Society's Symposium on Insect infection and immunity in Sheffield, July 15-17 2009.

Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean
Conus of the Southeastern United States and Caribbean

Author: Alan J. Kohn

Publisher: Princeton University Press

Published: 2014-08-31

Total Pages: 477

ISBN-13: 140085301X

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Conus is the largest genus of animals in the sea, occurring throughout the world's tropical and subtropical oceans and contributing significantly to marine biodiversity. The shells of these marine mollusks are prized for their amazing variety and extraordinary beauty. The neurotoxic venoms they produce—injected by a hollow, harpoon-like tooth into prey animals that are then paralyzed and swallowed whole—have a range of pharmaceutical applications, from painkillers to antidepressants. This beautifully illustrated book identifies 53 valid species of the southeastern United States and the Caribbean, a region that supports a diverse but taxonomically challenging group of Conus. Introductory chapters cover the evolution and phylogeny of the genus, and notes on methodology are provided. Detailed species accounts describe key identification features, taxonomy, distribution, ecology, toxicology, life history, and evolutionary relationships. The book includes more than 2,100 photos of shells on 109 splendid color plates; more than 100 additional photos, many depicting live animals in color; and 35 color distribution maps. Identifies 53 valid species—the first reassessment of western Atlantic Conus in more than seventy years Features more than 2,100 photos of shells on 109 color plates Blends the traditional shell-character approach to identification with cutting-edge shell and radular tooth morphometrics and molecular genetic analyses Includes color images of live animals as well as color distribution maps

Field Guide to Sea Stingers and Other Venomous and Poisonous Marine Invertebrates
Field Guide to Sea Stingers and Other Venomous and Poisonous Marine Invertebrates

Author: Loisette M. Marsh

Publisher: Western Australian Museum

Published: 2010-02-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1920843922

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Our coastline extends from the tropical waters of the north to the temperate waters in the south, and attracts thousands of swimmers, sailors, skindivers, fishers, naturalists and beach walkers. This heavily illustrated and informative book identifies those animals in the sea that might cause injury and which can, by taking precautions, be avoided. These include jellyfish, sea anemones, corals, octopus, squids and cuttlefish. A glossary of technical terms and a comprehensive index will help readers to quickly access this information.

Amphibians and Reptiles Native to Minnesota
Amphibians and Reptiles Native to Minnesota

Author: Barney Oldfield

Publisher: U of Minnesota Press

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9780816623846

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Offers substantial information designed for use by both amateurs and specialists and useful to residents of other Upper Midwest states and bordering Canadian provinces as well. Introductory chapters present the history of herpetology in Minnesota, the preferred habitats of these species, techniques