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Spinnen sind Super-Raubtiere und vertilgen alles, was sie überwältigen können. Dafür haben sie unglaublich gute Fangtechniken und mit der Spinnenseide ein Werkzeug entwickelt, das die Materialtechnik vor Neid erblassen lässt. Die Männchen sind meist kleiner als die...
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Springer
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2022-04-18
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Die Schleiereulen sind mit ihrem herzförmigen Gesicht, dem gelbbraunen Rücken und Flügeln und der reinweißen Unterseite ein unverwechselbarer und beliebter Vogel. Sie haben im Laufe der Geschichte Menschen aus vielen Kulturen fasziniert. Alexandre Roulin schildert in...
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Springer Spektrum
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2022-04-14
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A pioneering neuroscientist offers a new way of understanding how emotions drive behaviorDoes your dog get sad when you leave for the day? Does your cat purr because she loves you? Do bears attack when they’re angry? You can’t very...
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Basic Books
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2022-03-15
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'What I like best about this fascinating book is the detail. Brian Butterworth doesn't just tell us stories of animals with numerical abilities: he tells us about the underlying science. Elegantly written and a joy to read' - Professor Ian Stewart, author of What's the...
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Quercus
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2022-03-03
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This second, completely revised edition of “Paleogene fossil birds” gives a comprehensive, updated overview of the avian fossil record from a geological period that lasted from the end-Cretaceous mass extinction event (66 million years ago) to the end of the Oligocene...
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Springer
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2022-02-12
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Emerging infectious diseases pose an increasingly serious threat to a number of endangered or sensitive species and are increasingly recognized as one of the major factors driving species extinction. Despite the significant impact of pathogens on conservation, no single...
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OUP Oxford
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2022-02-10
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My dog understands me! At least, many dog owners think so. New scientific studies actually show that dogs understand a lot about us humans. For example, they can figure out what humans can and cannot see. Some dogs can even distinguish large numbers of toys by name,...
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Springer
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2022-02-09
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Many invertebrates are serious pests of agriculture (e.g., mites and locusts), vectors of disease (e.g., mosquitoes and aquatic snails) and venomous (e.g., scorpions), whilst others are beneficial to humans as pollinators, food sources, and detritivores. Despite their...
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OUP Oxford
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2022-02-08
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This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of duck production and management. It presents a complete overview of different aspects of duck production with particular emphasis on rearing systems. The book reviews current knowledge on the anatomy,...
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Springer
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2022-01-20
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Beavers are represented by two extant species, the Eurasian beaver (Castor fiber) and the North American beaver (Castor canadensis); each has played a significant role in human history and dominated wetland ecology in the northern hemisphere. Their behaviour and ecology...
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OUP Oxford
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2022-01-07
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In this book, the author gathered together all the latest evidence and progress in the scientific studies of panda’s past, present and future, especially how he has introduced advanced scientific techniques such as population genomics, metagenomics and evolutionary...
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Springer
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2022-01-02
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This book comprehensively covers the latest development in developing and deploying the genetically modified vectors, particularly Anopheles and Aedes mosquitoes responsible for transmitting malaria parasites and dengue viruses, the most deadly...
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Springer
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2022-01-01
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Eine natur- und umweltbewusste Bekämpfung von Haus- und Vorratsschädlingen muss artspezifisch erfolgen. Nur so kann man Gifte gezielt einsetzen bzw. vermeiden und durch biologische Bekämpfungs- oder Vorbeugemaßnahmen ersetzen. Anhand dichotomer Schlüssel und...
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Springer Spektrum
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2021-11-15
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Ecosystem-based fishery management (EBFM) is rapidly becoming the default approach in global fisheries management. The clarity of what EBFM means is sharpening each year and there is now a real need to evaluate progress and assess the effectiveness and impacts. By...
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OUP Oxford
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2021-11-15
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In this essential, Petra Schling gives an overview of the current state of research on the topic of taste. She regards taste as a sensory perception that allows us to distinguish essential food components from toxins. What we eat depends not insignificantly on how we...
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Springer
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2021-08-28
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Insects are seldom mentioned in discussions surrounding human history, yet they have dramatically impacted today's societies. This book places them front and center, offering a multidisciplinary view of their significance.
Diseases vectored by insects have killed...
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Oxford University Press
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2021-08-27
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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring
From frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders, to the lesser-known caecilians, there are over 8,000 species of amphibians alive today. Characterised by their moist, naked skin and the tadpole phase of their lives,...
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OUP Oxford
Parution :
2021-07-22
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Very Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring
From frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders, to the lesser-known caecilians, there are over 8,000 species of amphibians alive today. Characterised by their moist, naked skin and the tadpole phase of their lives,...
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OUP Oxford
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2021-07-22
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Aquareoviruses cause infection in bony fish and shellfish and thus, constitute a significant threat to aquaculture industries worldwide. Aquareoviruses, belonging to the family Reoviridae, have genomes consisting of 11 segments of double-stranded RNA contained within a...
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Springer
Parution :
2021-07-09
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This essential should serve as an introduction for a contemporary public discussion on genetic engineering. Genetic engineering affects us all in many areas and we must dare to think more colorful and further. In fact, the complete genetic material of viruses and...
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Springer
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2021-07-05
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