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Rodents in Desert Environments

Author : I. Prakash
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401019444
Total Pages : 636 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (1 download)

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Book Synopsis Rodents in Desert Environments by : I. Prakash

Download or read book Rodents in Desert Environments written by I. Prakash and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 636 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Evolution of Desert Adaptations. 190 A Comparison of Behavior Patterns. . 196 A Comparison of Behavior Patterns in: Meriones, Gerbillus and Perognathus . . . . . 210 Spacing and Communication 217 Acknowledgements 221 References . . . . . . . . 221 XI. Activity Patterns ofa Desert Rodent by N. R. FRENCH 225 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 The Microdosimeter and the Index of Activity. 227 Variation in Activity. . . . . . . . . . . . 229 Climatological Variables and Animal Activity . 229 Analysis . 232 Discussion 237 Summary 238 References 239 XII. Patterns of Food, Space and Diversity by M. L. ROSENZWEIG, BARBARA SMIGEL & A. KRAFT. 241 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . 241 Resource Allocation by Seed Selection 242 Habitat Selection in Space . . . . . 251 The Pattern of Local Species Diversity 260 Acknowledgements 266 References . . . . . . . . . . . . 266 XIII. Desert Coloration in Rodents by D. L. HARRISON. 269 Introduction . . . 269 Desert Coloration . 269 Acknowledgements 275 References . . . . 275 XIV. The Biology of so:me Desert-Dwelling Ground Squ- rels by A. C. HA WBECKER . 277 Introduction . 277 Reproduction. . . . . . 279 Food Habits . . . . . . 288 Population Characteristics 294 Habitat Factors . 297 References . . . . . . . 302 IX xv. Reproductive Biology of North ADlerican Desert Rodents by H. D. SMITH & C. D. JORGENSEN. 305 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305 Reproductive Biology: Species Summaries. . . 308 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 328 XVI. Rodent Faunas and EnvironDlental Changes in the Pleistocene of Israel by E. TCHERNOV . . . . . . . 331 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 The Main Biogeographical Changes in the Near-East since the Miocene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331 The Composition of the Rodents Faunas in the Pleistocene of Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336 The Main Ecological Changes in the Quarternary of Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Spatial Ecology of Desert Rodent Communities

Author : Georgy I. Shenbrot
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642600239
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (426 download)

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Book Synopsis Spatial Ecology of Desert Rodent Communities by : Georgy I. Shenbrot

Download or read book Spatial Ecology of Desert Rodent Communities written by Georgy I. Shenbrot and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rodents are conspicuous and important components of the desert biome. Many general concepts in modern community and behavioral ecology use them as a main model. This volume compiles and generalizes data on the spatial structure of desert rodent communities, taking into account both global (biogeographic) and local (ecological) patterns. It is based on studies of rodents in different deserts of the Northern Hemisphere (Karakum, Kyzylkum, Bet-Pak-Dala, Gobi, Thar, Chihuahua, Negev, and North Caspian deserts) as well as on a thorough analysis of the literature.

Ecophysiology of Small Desert Mammals

Author : Allan A. Degen
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642603513
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (426 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecophysiology of Small Desert Mammals by : Allan A. Degen

Download or read book Ecophysiology of Small Desert Mammals written by Allan A. Degen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since small mammals have a large surface to mass ratio, one would expect them to quickly dehydrate and perish at high environmental temperatures. Nonetheless, a large number of small mammal species inhabit deserts. This fascinating phenomenon is investigated by Prof. A. Allan Degen in his book. The majority of small desert mammals are rodents, but shrews of several grams and small foxes of 1 kg are also present. Their survival is due mainly to behavioural adaptations and habitat selection, however, physiological adaptations also contribute to the success. Interestingly, many small mammals that live in different deserts of the world show similarities in their adaptive traits although they have different taxonomic affinities.

Adaptation to Desert Environment

Author : John P. Kirmiz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)

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Download or read book Adaptation to Desert Environment written by John P. Kirmiz and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Desert rodent abundance in southern Arizona in relation to rainfall

Author : Frank J. Turkowski
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 4 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Desert rodent abundance in southern Arizona in relation to rainfall written by Frank J. Turkowski and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Faunal Ecology and Conservation of the Great Indian Desert

Author : C. Sivaperuman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540874097
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (48 download)

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Book Synopsis Faunal Ecology and Conservation of the Great Indian Desert by : C. Sivaperuman

Download or read book Faunal Ecology and Conservation of the Great Indian Desert written by C. Sivaperuman and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Indian Desert is characterized by harsh climatic conditions and different habitats, from grassland to abandoned human habitations. This book examines the regional climate and microclimatic regime of this desert and its diverse faunal inhabitants.

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Book of Answers

Author : David Wentworth Lazaroff
Publisher : Treasure Chest Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Book of Answers written by David Wentworth Lazaroff and published by Treasure Chest Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What exactly is a desert? How can I attract hummingbirds? Are cactus spines poisonous? Is a javelina a pig? This book provides detailed answers to 42 questions that the staff at the Desert Museum are most often asked. Supplemented with nearly 100 illustrations, this 200 page book is broken down into three sections: getting to know the desert, the desert as one's backyard and enjoying the desert. Seven useful appendixes cover a range of topics including hummingbird gardening, venomous bites and stings, climate and additional sources of information about desert life. A fun way to learn how wild and fascinating our deserts really are!

Behavioural Adaptations of Desert Animals

Author : Giovanni Costa
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3642793568
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (427 download)

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Download or read book Behavioural Adaptations of Desert Animals written by Giovanni Costa and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After a brief survey of biotopic and vegetational features and an account of the main groups of desert animals, the most unusual patterns of the behaviour of the xerophilous fauna are examined. The importance of the thermohygric regulation and self-protective and locomotor mechanisms to the survival of arid-adapted animals is emphasized and various adaptations in the alimentary, reproductive and social spheres are analyzed. The clear and fluent treatment will awaken the interest of the reading public, from the amateur naturalists to research scientists.

Rodent Societies

Author : Jerry O. Wolff
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226905381
Total Pages : 1255 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Rodent Societies written by Jerry O. Wolff and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 1255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rodent Societies synthesizes and integrates the current state of knowledge about the social behavior of rodents, providing ecological and evolutionary contexts for understanding their societies and highlighting emerging conservation and management strategies to preserve them. It begins with a summary of the evolution, phylogeny, and biogeography of social and nonsocial rodents, providing a historical basis for comparative analyses. Subsequent sections focus on group-living rodents and characterize their reproductive behaviors, life histories and population ecology, genetics, neuroendocrine mechanisms, behavioral development, cognitive processes, communication mechanisms, cooperative and uncooperative behaviors, antipredator strategies, comparative socioecology, diseases, and conservation. Using the highly diverse and well-studied Rodentia as model systems to integrate a variety of research approaches and evolutionary theory into a unifying framework, Rodent Societies will appeal to a wide range of disciplines, both as a compendium of current research and as a stimulus for future collaborative and interdisciplinary investigations.

Beavers

Author : Frances Backhouse
Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1459824717
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (598 download)

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Download or read book Beavers written by Frances Backhouse and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By cutting trees and building dams, beavers shape landscapes and provide valuable wetland homes for many plants and animals. These radical rodents were once almost hunted to extinction for their prized fur, but today we are building a new relationship with them, and our appreciation of the benefits they offer as habitat creators and water stewards is growing. Packed with facts and personal stories, this book looks at the beaver’s biology and behavior and illuminates its vital role as a keystone species. The beaver’s comeback is one of North America’s greatest conservation success stories and Beavers: Radical Rodents and Ecosystem Engineers introduces readers to the conservationists, scientists and young people who are working to build a better future for our furry friends.

Rodent Pest Management

Author : Ishwar Prakash
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351093355
Total Pages : 519 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Rodent Pest Management written by Ishwar Prakash and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-05-04 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The objective of this multi-authored compendium is, therefore, to bring together the state of arts reported in one place. Written by specialists by specialists in various fields of rondentology, and to suggest future lines of research. It is also felt that this work on rodent pest management will trigger more research effort for the benefit of mankind and help certain countries and organizations in revitalizing serious work in this field which, it appears, has dampened during the last few years.

A Desert Calling

Author : Michael A. Mares
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780674007475
Total Pages : 350 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book A Desert Calling written by Michael A. Mares and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2002-05-14 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Travel ... into the deserts of Argentina, Iran, Egypt, and the American Southwest ..."--Front inside flap.

Who Grows Up in the Desert?

Author : Theresa Longenecker
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 9781404800243
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Who Grows Up in the Desert? written by Theresa Longenecker and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2002-08 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does anyone have any water? Where can you find some shade? Discover how baby animals survive in the desert.

International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology

Author : Kwang W. Jeon
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128003111
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology written by Kwang W. Jeon and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-11-18 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International Review of Cell and Molecular Biology presents comprehensive reviews and current advances in cell and molecular biology. Articles address structure and control of gene expression, nucleocytoplasmic interactions, control of cell development and differentiation, and cell transformation and growth. The series has a world-wide readership, maintaining a high standard by publishing invited articles on important and timely topics authored by prominent cell and molecular biologists. Authored by some of the foremost scientists in the field Provides comprehensive reviews and current advances Wide range of perspectives on specific subjects Valuable reference material for advanced undergraduates, graduate students and professional scientists

Life History of the Kangaroo Rat

Author : Charles Taylor Vorhies
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book Life History of the Kangaroo Rat written by Charles Taylor Vorhies and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-11-22 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Life History of the Kangaroo Rat" is research on a kangaroo rat's morphology, looks, build, and habits. The book is written by the entomologist from the Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Arizona, Charles T. Vorhies, and the biologist from the Bureau of Biological Survey, U. S. Department of Agriculture. It shares details of how kangaroo rats build their homes, store their food, their natural enemies, and many more.

Encyclopedia of Deserts

Author : Michael A. Mares
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806131462
Total Pages : 708 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Deserts written by Michael A. Mares and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 708 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedia of Deserts represents a milestone: it is the first comprehensive reference to the first comprehensive reference to deserts and semideserts of the world. Approximately seven hundred entries treat subjects ranging from desert survival to the way deserts are formed. Topics include biology (birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, invertebrates, plants, bacteria, physiology, evolution), geography, climatology, geology, hydrology, anthropology, and history. The thirty-seven contributors, including volume editor Michael A. Mares, have had extensive careers in deserts research, encompassing all of the world’s arid and semiarid regions. The Encyclopedia opens with a subject list by topic, an organizational guide that helps the reader grasp interrelationships and complexities in desert systems. Each entry concludes with cross-references to other entries in the volume, inviting the reader to embark on a personal expedition into fascinating, previously unknown terrain. In addition a list of important readings facilitates in-depth study of each topic. An exhaustive index permits quick access to places, topics, and taxonomic listings of all plants and animals discussed. More than one hundred photographs, drawings, and maps enhance our appreciation of the remarkable life, landforms, history, and challenges of the world’s arid land.

North American Rodents

Author : David J. Hafner
Publisher : IUCN
ISBN 13 : 9782831704630
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book North American Rodents written by David J. Hafner and published by IUCN. This book was released on 1998 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comprehensive treatment of North American rodents of conservation concern. This action plan summarizes the rodent fauna of North America and provides available information on every rodent taxon that has been considered to be of conservation concern by state, provincial and private conservation agencies and regional experts. It is hoped that the survey provided in this action plan will serve as a common ground for all these parties in drawing up conservation strategies for rodents.