Author: F.G. Barth
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642703488
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Arachnids rarely come to mind when one discusses arthropod neurobiology. In fact much more is now known and written about the nervous systems of insects and crustaceans. Several arguments have led us to conclude, however, that the time has come to document impor tant aspects of the neurobiology of spiders, scorpions, and their kin, as well. Studies of arachnid neurobiology have made considerable progress since the last comprehensive treatment by Bullock and Horridge in their monumental monograph on invertebrate nervous systems pub lished in 1965. This is especially true for research performed in the last decade. Several problems related to the structure and function of arachnid nervous and sensory systems have now been studied in con siderable depth but have so far not been given adequate space under one cover. A particular incentive to produce this book has been the impor tance attributed to comparative approaches in neurobiology. Neglect ing a large taxonomic group such as the arachnids - which comprises some 60,000 species living a wide range of different lives - would mean ignoring an enormous potential source of knowledge. In writing the chapters of this book we have striven to present some of the unique features of the arachnids. But the result of our efforts is not just meant to contribute to an understanding of the particularities of the arach nids.
Neurobiology of Arachnids
Author: F.G. Barth
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642703488
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Arachnids rarely come to mind when one discusses arthropod neurobiology. In fact much more is now known and written about the nervous systems of insects and crustaceans. Several arguments have led us to conclude, however, that the time has come to document impor tant aspects of the neurobiology of spiders, scorpions, and their kin, as well. Studies of arachnid neurobiology have made considerable progress since the last comprehensive treatment by Bullock and Horridge in their monumental monograph on invertebrate nervous systems pub lished in 1965. This is especially true for research performed in the last decade. Several problems related to the structure and function of arachnid nervous and sensory systems have now been studied in con siderable depth but have so far not been given adequate space under one cover. A particular incentive to produce this book has been the impor tance attributed to comparative approaches in neurobiology. Neglect ing a large taxonomic group such as the arachnids - which comprises some 60,000 species living a wide range of different lives - would mean ignoring an enormous potential source of knowledge. In writing the chapters of this book we have striven to present some of the unique features of the arachnids. But the result of our efforts is not just meant to contribute to an understanding of the particularities of the arach nids.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3642703488
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 388
Book Description
Arachnids rarely come to mind when one discusses arthropod neurobiology. In fact much more is now known and written about the nervous systems of insects and crustaceans. Several arguments have led us to conclude, however, that the time has come to document impor tant aspects of the neurobiology of spiders, scorpions, and their kin, as well. Studies of arachnid neurobiology have made considerable progress since the last comprehensive treatment by Bullock and Horridge in their monumental monograph on invertebrate nervous systems pub lished in 1965. This is especially true for research performed in the last decade. Several problems related to the structure and function of arachnid nervous and sensory systems have now been studied in con siderable depth but have so far not been given adequate space under one cover. A particular incentive to produce this book has been the impor tance attributed to comparative approaches in neurobiology. Neglect ing a large taxonomic group such as the arachnids - which comprises some 60,000 species living a wide range of different lives - would mean ignoring an enormous potential source of knowledge. In writing the chapters of this book we have striven to present some of the unique features of the arachnids. But the result of our efforts is not just meant to contribute to an understanding of the particularities of the arach nids.
The Spider's Eye
Author: Hermes Free Press
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Category : Spiders
Languages : en
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Languages : en
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The Spider's Eye
Author: William Le Queux
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Languages : en
Pages : 360
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Languages : en
Pages : 360
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Ending Aging
Author: Aubrey de Grey
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429931833
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
MUST WE AGE? A long life in a healthy, vigorous, youthful body has always been one of humanity's greatest dreams. Recent progress in genetic manipulations and calorie-restricted diets in laboratory animals hold forth the promise that someday science will enable us to exert total control over our own biological aging. Nearly all scientists who study the biology of aging agree that we will someday be able to substantially slow down the aging process, extending our productive, youthful lives. Dr. Aubrey de Grey is perhaps the most bullish of all such researchers. As has been reported in media outlets ranging from 60 Minutes to The New York Times, Dr. de Grey believes that the key biomedical technology required to eliminate aging-derived debilitation and death entirely—technology that would not only slow but periodically reverse age-related physiological decay, leaving us biologically young into an indefinite future—is now within reach. In Ending Aging, Dr. de Grey and his research assistant Michael Rae describe the details of this biotechnology. They explain that the aging of the human body, just like the aging of man-made machines, results from an accumulation of various types of damage. As with man-made machines, this damage can periodically be repaired, leading to indefinite extension of the machine's fully functional lifetime, just as is routinely done with classic cars. We already know what types of damage accumulate in the human body, and we are moving rapidly toward the comprehensive development of technologies to remove that damage. By demystifying aging and its postponement for the nonspecialist reader, de Grey and Rae systematically dismantle the fatalist presumption that aging will forever defeat the efforts of medical science.
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429931833
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 452
Book Description
MUST WE AGE? A long life in a healthy, vigorous, youthful body has always been one of humanity's greatest dreams. Recent progress in genetic manipulations and calorie-restricted diets in laboratory animals hold forth the promise that someday science will enable us to exert total control over our own biological aging. Nearly all scientists who study the biology of aging agree that we will someday be able to substantially slow down the aging process, extending our productive, youthful lives. Dr. Aubrey de Grey is perhaps the most bullish of all such researchers. As has been reported in media outlets ranging from 60 Minutes to The New York Times, Dr. de Grey believes that the key biomedical technology required to eliminate aging-derived debilitation and death entirely—technology that would not only slow but periodically reverse age-related physiological decay, leaving us biologically young into an indefinite future—is now within reach. In Ending Aging, Dr. de Grey and his research assistant Michael Rae describe the details of this biotechnology. They explain that the aging of the human body, just like the aging of man-made machines, results from an accumulation of various types of damage. As with man-made machines, this damage can periodically be repaired, leading to indefinite extension of the machine's fully functional lifetime, just as is routinely done with classic cars. We already know what types of damage accumulate in the human body, and we are moving rapidly toward the comprehensive development of technologies to remove that damage. By demystifying aging and its postponement for the nonspecialist reader, de Grey and Rae systematically dismantle the fatalist presumption that aging will forever defeat the efforts of medical science.
Trapdoor Spiders
Author: Kristine Spanier
Publisher: Bullfrog Books
ISBN: 9781624967962
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
In Trapdoor Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Trapdoor spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider. A labeled range map highlights where these spiders can be found around the world, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about garden spiders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trapdoor Spiders also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Trapdoor Spiders is part of the An Eye on Spiders series from Jump!
Publisher: Bullfrog Books
ISBN: 9781624967962
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
In Trapdoor Spiders, young readers will learn about the physical features and characteristics of Trapdoor spiders. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage beginning readers as they learn about this type of spider. A labeled range map highlights where these spiders can be found around the world, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about garden spiders online using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Trapdoor Spiders also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Trapdoor Spiders is part of the An Eye on Spiders series from Jump!
Jumping Spiders
Author: Meish Goldish
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597167053
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Introduces jumping spiders, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.
Publisher: Bearport Publishing
ISBN: 1597167053
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 28
Book Description
Introduces jumping spiders, describing their physical characteristics, life cycle, habitat, diet, and behavior.
Library of American Fiction...: The spider's eye. A story of the Latin Quarter. Two purse-companions. Poor Ogla-Moga. A memorable murder. Venetian glass
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Category : American fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Stories by American Authors: Hale, Lucretia P. The spider's eye, by F.J. O'Brien
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Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 210
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Amazing Spiders
Author: Alexandra Parsons
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780751357615
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Text and photographs introduce some of the most amazing members of the spider family, such as bird-eating spiders, spitting spiders, and banana spiders.
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ISBN: 9780751357615
Category : Spiders
Languages : en
Pages : 29
Book Description
Text and photographs introduce some of the most amazing members of the spider family, such as bird-eating spiders, spitting spiders, and banana spiders.
Stories by American Authors: The spider's eye, by Lucretia P. Hale. A story of the Latin quarter, by Frances H. Burnett. A memorable murder, by Celia Thaxter
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Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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Publisher:
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Category : Short stories, American
Languages : en
Pages : 212
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