Longhorn beetles (family Cerambycidae) have been and continue to be of great interest for scientists, naturalists, and amateurs. It is a large group in number of species, with much variety in form, color and size. The text is in two languages, Spanish and English. It is not the typical scientific book, but should be seen as a union between art and science, due to its layout, typography, and design. Those characteristics, however, should not compromise the scientific content of the book. The firsr section of the book contains all the text and some figures; the second section contains illustrations, which as a group may be appreciated as an album of art drawings. Those illustrations were originally executed with graphite pencils (various grades) on special textured paper, and are reproduced in the book in their original size in almost all cases.

Longicornios de Puerto Rico / Longicorn of Puerto Rico: Coleoptera: Cerambycidae (Spanish and English Edition)

Science & Math

Micheli, Julio A.

Biological Sciences

Pensoft Pub

The High-flow Cow (pictured on the front and back front covers) is just one of many remarkable organisms that could be created by the biotechnology industry.  Here the author guides readers on a fascinating behind-the-scenes journey into the little-known world of genetic engineering.  Not only are field marks, behaviors, habitats, and geographic ranges provided for 35 of the world's most top-secret genetically engineered species, but so too are described the historical sagas and personal dramas behind each creature's artificial manufacture.  From Migratory Chickens and Marijuana-sniffing Dogs to Fire-retardant Trees, Square Tomatoes, and Oil-drinking Bacteria, the creatures described in this Field Guide give new meaning to the old adage that fiction is stranger than truth.

A Field Guide to Little Known Genetically Engineered Organisms: Including Revisionary Interpretations About Their Impact on World History

Avise, John C.

Evolution

This text includes coverage of: natural conditions and vegetation in the territory of the East Ural Radioactive Trace; ecological and radiological aspects of the use of water basins of nuclear fuel cycle enterprises; and mammals in polluted areas.

Change in Ecology and Biodiversity After a Nuclear Disaster in the Sourthern Urals (Pensoft Environmental Series, 2)

Krivolutsky, D. A.

Sokolov, V.E.

Earth Sciences

This volume presents a review of all 49 species and 47 subspecies of amphibia encountered in the territories of the former Soviet Union (FSU). The bulk of these taxa and their habitats are illustrated and synonyms are supplied.

Amphibians of the Former Soviet Union (Pensoft Series Faunistica, 12)

Kuzmin, Sergius L.

Evolution and Progress

Berdnikov, V. A.

Harper, G. H.

Mollusca Gastropoda Et Bivalvia Aquae Dulcis (Catalogus Faunae Bulgaricae, 4) (Bulgarian Edition)

Angelov, Angel M.

An "Identification Manual" on the Amazonian Entomofauna for beginners and non-specialists has been demanded for many years. Most taxonomic literature on Neotropical Arachnida and Myriapoda is strictly descriptive, keys in translated and accepted textbooks are restricted to the higher taxa and first introductions to Amazonian arthropods refer to specific sampling sites and are mainly devoted to insects. On the other hand, taxonomical knowledge on Amazonian Arthropoda was much improved due to investigations for the last two decades, cooperatively between the National Institute for Amazonian Research and the Tropical Ecology Working Group at the Max-Planck-Institute for Limnology in Ploen/Germany. For this reason, we now make a first attempt : (1) to provide a book with illustrated keys for beginners and anyone interested in Neotropical Arachnida and Myriapoda; (2) to supply a source of references on the actual taxonomic knowledge of Amazonian Arachnida and Myriapoda; (3) to introduce and recommend approved sampling techniques developed for terrestrial arthropods in the Neotropics; (4) to stimulate education and research in Neotropical Arachnida and Myriapoda.

Amazonian Arachnida & Myriapoda: Identification Keys to All Classes, Orders, Families, Some Genera and Lists of Known Terrestrial Species (Pensoft Series Faunistica, 24)

<p>The book is important for evolutionists, ecologists, geologists, climatologists, geneticists, integrative biologists, botanists, zoologists, and the general educated person who is intrigued by the dynamic historical processes which shape biodiversity evolution. It could be used as a course book for undergraduate and graduate studies and is an excellent example of inspiring and creative interdisciplinary research of our planet.</p>

Terrestrial Paleoecology & Global Change (Russian Academic Monographs, 1)

Krassilov, V.

This volume is a summary of the natural history of the ground-beetles from North America north of Mexico. Under each taxon, the ecology, biology, dispersal power, collecting techniques, and selected references are given. The section on ecology comprises the following: altitudinal distribution, habitat, diel activity, and gregariousness. The section dealing with biology gives details on seasonality, mating, gravid females or oviposition, tenerals, overwintering, feeding, predation, parasitism, and defense-mechanism. The section on dispersal power, or the capability of dispersal, has been assessed when possible, using three main criteria: wing condition, flight data (including light-trapping observations), and other locomotory habits. The section on collecting techniques provides the best means of capture. The section reference lists the most relevant papers, with appropriate key words. An exhaustive bibliography is also included. An indispensable tool for anybody interested in ground-beetles, as well as to libraries due to the incredible amount of information summarized in this book.

A Natural History of the Ground-beetles Coleoptere: Carabidae of American North of Mexico (Pensoft Series Faunistica, 27)

Larochelle, Andre

Lariviere, Marie-Claude

This book introduces the Australian spider fauna and includes many species that are well known to Australian biologists, naturalists, gardeners and pest controllers. Spiders of Australia provides information on a vast spectrum of the Australian spider fauna and illustrates and describes over 150 species in some detail. Many other species are mentioned and discussed and a thorough summary of spider morphology, biology and classification is also provided. All representative families are described in some detail and the numbers of each family are listed on Australian and World levels. Most of the major genera of each family are described and representative species illustrated and described. Most of the spiders illustrated are photographed alive in their natural settings while approximately 30 species are represented by paintings of living specimens. The illustrations and descriptions make it easy for the layperson to identify many common spiders and provides also for the first time, an up to date reference list of hundreds of old and more recent scientific papers, books and other articles on Australian and related spider species. This list is organized into families and will prove to be an indispensable tool for serious workers on Arachnida. Much of the information provided for many of the species is new, based on the author's own field observations. The book is aimed for the scientist, naturalist, student and layperson both in Australia and overseas.

Spiders of Australia: An Introduction to Their Classification, Biology & Distribution

Hawkeswood, Trevor J.

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