This volume presents the proceedings of the Thirty-Seventh Annual Biology Colloquium (1976, Oregon State University) and includes selected scholarly papers examining the relationships among plate tectonics, historical biogeography, and changing global environments. The book integrates geological and biological perspectives to explain patterns of species distribution, particularly in marine and …
Biological Oxidations is a comprehensive scholarly volume edited by Thomas P. Singer that examines the mechanisms of oxidation–reduction reactions in biological systems. The book emphasizes enzymatic oxidations, electron transport, and metabolic energy conversion, integrating biochemical, enzymological, and physiological perspectives. It includes extensive bibliographies and contributions fro…
This volume is a collection of peer‑reviewed research papers selected from the International Workshop on Biomathematics and Related Computational Problems, held in Naples and Anacapri, Italy, in May 1987. The book reflects the rapid development of biomathematics as an interdisciplinary field, integrating mathematics, biology, neuroscience, and computational modeling. Topics covered include n…
This volume of Structure and Bonding focuses on the role of metal ions in biological systems, highlighting structure–function relationships in key biochemical processes. Major topics include: The role of manganese in photosynthesis Structural and functional analysis of carbonic anhydrase via metal substitution Single‑electron transfer mechanisms in biological systems The book integrates…
This second edition of Textbook of Polymer Science is a comprehensive and foundational work covering the science of macromolecules. It introduces the fundamental principles of polymer chemistry and physics, including: Step‑reaction (condensation) and chain‑reaction polymerization Free‑radical, ionic, and coordination polymerization mechanisms Copolymerization and polymer reaction condi…
Biology in Action is a comprehensive introductory biology textbook designed primarily for beginning college students. The book emphasizes biological processes as dynamic and interconnected systems, integrating structure, function, and evolutionary principles throughout. Berrill presents biology as an active science, using clear explanations and extensive illustrations to link molecular, cellula…
This book presents a comprehensive study of endocrine systems in invertebrates, focusing on hormonal regulation and neuroendocrine mechanisms across diverse invertebrate groups. It examines the structure and function of endocrine organs, the role of hormones in processes such as growth, reproduction, molting, and metamorphosis, and compares these systems across taxa to highlight evolutionary re…
This volume is part of Hyman’s authoritative multi-volume series on invertebrate zoology. It focuses on pseudocoelomate bilaterian groups, specifically Acanthocephala (thorny-headed worms), Aschelminthes (a historical grouping that includes nematodes and related phyla), and Entoprocta. The book provides detailed descriptions of morphology, anatomy, development, classification, and evolutionar…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of sensory receptors in invertebrate animals, examining how these organisms detect and respond to environmental stimuli. It covers various receptor types, including mechanoreceptors, chemoreceptors, and photoreceptors, and discusses their structure, function, and evolutionary significance. The work emphasizes comparative physiology, highlighting simil…
This book provides a comprehensive overview of invertebrate tissue culture techniques and their applications in biological research. It covers methods for culturing cells, tissues, and organs from various invertebrates, with a particular focus on their use in virology, parasitology, and insect physiology. The work highlights the importance of invertebrate systems in studying host–pathogen int…