scholarly journals EFFECTS OF RADIATION AND OTHER FACTORS ON THE DEVELOPING FORM AND FUNCTION OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM. Comprehensive Review and Progress Report, 1962--1971.

1971 ◽  
Author(s):  
S P Hicks
Keyword(s):  
Nervous System ◽  
Progress Report ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Form And Function ◽  
Effects Of Radiation ◽  
And Function

Biology and Conservation of Musteloids

2018 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Population Dynamics ◽  
Endangered Species ◽  
Wide Spectrum ◽  
Comprehensive Review ◽  
Conservation Practice ◽  
Form And Function ◽  
And Function ◽  
Tools And Techniques ◽  
Social Behaviours

The editors of this book have used their combined 90 years of experience working on the behaviour and ecology of wild carnivores to draw together a unique network of the world’s experts on musteloid biology and conservation. The musteloids are the most speciose and diverse super-family among carnivores, ranging from little known, exotic, and highly-endangered species to the popular and familiar, and include a large number of introduced invasives. They feature terrestrial, fossorial, arboreal, and aquatic members, ranging from tenacious predators to frugivorous omnivores, span weights from a 100g weasel to 30kg giant otters, and express a range of social behaviours from the highly gregarious to the fiercely solitary. Their diversity and extensive biogeography inform a wide spectrum of ecological theory and conservation practice. Beginning with a brief account of 93 musteloid species, there follow eight comprehensive review chapters covering topics most relevant to musteloid biology and conservation: evolution, form and function, population dynamics, communication, social organisation, exploitation and conflict with people, study tools and techniques, and disease. Twenty detailed case studies then delve into the very best species investigations worldwide, written by leading figures in the field, and providing a range of geographic and taxonomic coverage. The final chapter synthesises what has been discussed in the book, and reflects on the different and diverse conservation needs of musteloids and the wealth of conservation lessons they offer.

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