Scorpion Biology and Research
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195084349 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 448 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-11-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Scorpions are the only land animals with a fossil record stretching back to the colonization of land by aquatic animals, and they offer a unique array of biochemical, physiological, and ecological adaptations. The editors hope to draw new attention to this important group of arthropods and seek to highlight areas where scorpion research is providing new insight on key biological questions.. The chapters cover the full range of research and include introductory material for the general reader as well as detailed and up-to-date findings for the specialist. This comprehensive survey demonstrates the value of scorpions as model systems for investigating a wide range of biological questions, from neurobiology to evolutionary ecology
Great resource for scorpion research. Garrett Hughes This book thoroughly covers many diverse aspects of scorpion research. Not only is this book about scorpion information, but it also explores how scorpions are good research subjects for studying other biological topics such as sight and cuticular development.What this book does not do is present basic information about scorpion physiology and taxonomy. Those topics were covered in "The Biology of Scorpions" by
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"This book is an essential volume for the library of scorpion biologists (present and future), as well those interested in arachnids and arthropods in generala very well-written and well-conceived book." -- Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research