A foundational text applying game theory to evolutionary biology, explaining how strategic interactions influence natural selection and evolutionary stable strategies in populations.
On Growth and Form is a seminal interdisciplinary work that explores the mathematical and physical principles underlying biological growth and morphology. Thompson applies concepts from physics, geometry, and engineering to explain the shapes and structures of living organisms, challenging purely evolutionary explanations by emphasizing the role of physical laws in biological form. The second e…
This book introduces fundamental concepts of animal physiology, focusing on how animal bodies function at cellular, tissue, organ, and system levels. It likely covers processes such as respiration, circulation, digestion, excretion, and neural and hormonal regulation, emphasizing how organisms maintain homeostasis and adapt to their environments.
This book provides a detailed study of the functional anatomy of invertebrates, focusing on how anatomical structures relate to physiological functions. It covers various invertebrate groups and explains their organ systems, adaptations, and biological mechanisms in a comparative and systematic manner.
This volume is part of a comprehensive series examining the reproductive biology of marine invertebrates. It focuses specifically on molluscs, with detailed coverage of gastropods and cephalopods. The book explores reproductive anatomy, gametogenesis, fertilization, larval development, and ecological and evolutionary aspects of reproduction. Contributions from multiple experts provide in-depth …
Ecology of Populations examines the fundamental principles governing the structure, growth, behavior, and evolution of biological populations. The book explores how environmental factors such as climate, nutrition, and habitat influence population size and stability, and how populations interact with one another within ecological communities. The second edition expands discussion on population…
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…
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 provides a comprehensive overview of developmental biology, integrating classical embryology with modern cellular and molecular biology concepts. Berrill explores the processes by which cells differentiate, organize, and form complex tissues and organs in both plants and animals. Key topics include fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, morphogenesis, cellular differentiation, regener…
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…