Author: Gerald Edwin Hamilton Barrett-Hamilton
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Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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A History of British Mammals: Bats
Author: Gerald Edwin Hamilton Barrett-Hamilton
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Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Publisher:
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Category : Mammals
Languages : en
Pages : 352
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Ticks and Tickborne Diseases: Hosts: pt. 1. A-F. pt. 2. G.P. pt 3. Q-Z
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Category : Ticks
Languages : en
Pages : 806
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ISBN:
Category : Ticks
Languages : en
Pages : 806
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Index-catalogue of Medical and Veterinary Zoology
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Category : Parasites
Languages : en
Pages : 1310
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Category : Parasites
Languages : en
Pages : 1310
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Subject Catalog
Author: Library of Congress
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Category : Subject catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1004
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Category : Subject catalogs
Languages : en
Pages : 1004
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A History of the earth and animated nature v.2
Author: Oliver Goldsmith
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 674
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 674
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Monographic Series
Author: Library of Congress
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Category : Monographic series
Languages : en
Pages : 888
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Category : Monographic series
Languages : en
Pages : 888
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Gliding Mammals of the World
Author: Stephen Jackson
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104062
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The world's gliding mammals are an extraordinary group of animals that have the ability to glide from tree to tree with seemingly effortless grace. There are more than 60 species of gliding mammals including the flying squirrels from Asia, Europe and North America, the scaly-tailed flying squirrels from central Africa and the gliding possums of Australia and New Guinea. But the most spectacular of all are the colugos – or so called flying lemurs – that occur throughout South-East Asia and the Philippines. Animals that glide from tree to tree descend at an angle of less than 45 degrees to the horizontal, while those that parachute descend at an angle greater than 45 degrees. Gliding is achieved by deflecting air flowing past well-developed gliding membranes, or patagia, which form an effective airfoil that allows the animal to travel the greatest possible horizontal distance with the least loss in height. The flying squirrels and scaly-tailed flying squirrels even have special cartilaginous spurs that extend either from the wrist or elbow, respectively, to help support the gliding membrane. Gliding Mammals of the World provides, for the first time, a synthesis of all that is known about the biology of these intriguing mammals. It includes a brief description of each species, together with a distribution map and a beautiful full-colour painting. An introduction outlines the origins and biogeography of each group of gliding mammals and examines the incredible adaptations that allow them to launch themselves and glide from tree to tree.
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
ISBN: 0643104062
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The world's gliding mammals are an extraordinary group of animals that have the ability to glide from tree to tree with seemingly effortless grace. There are more than 60 species of gliding mammals including the flying squirrels from Asia, Europe and North America, the scaly-tailed flying squirrels from central Africa and the gliding possums of Australia and New Guinea. But the most spectacular of all are the colugos – or so called flying lemurs – that occur throughout South-East Asia and the Philippines. Animals that glide from tree to tree descend at an angle of less than 45 degrees to the horizontal, while those that parachute descend at an angle greater than 45 degrees. Gliding is achieved by deflecting air flowing past well-developed gliding membranes, or patagia, which form an effective airfoil that allows the animal to travel the greatest possible horizontal distance with the least loss in height. The flying squirrels and scaly-tailed flying squirrels even have special cartilaginous spurs that extend either from the wrist or elbow, respectively, to help support the gliding membrane. Gliding Mammals of the World provides, for the first time, a synthesis of all that is known about the biology of these intriguing mammals. It includes a brief description of each species, together with a distribution map and a beautiful full-colour painting. An introduction outlines the origins and biogeography of each group of gliding mammals and examines the incredible adaptations that allow them to launch themselves and glide from tree to tree.
Ticks and Tickborne Diseases: Hosts
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Category : Ticks
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Category : Ticks
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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Pure and Applied Science Books, 1876-1982
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1374
Book Description
Over 220,000 entries representing some 56,000 Library of Congress subject headings. Covers all disciplines of science and technology, e.g., engineering, agriculture, and domestic arts. Also contains at least 5000 titles published before 1876. Has many applications in libraries, information centers, and other organizations concerned with scientific and technological literature. Subject index contains main listing of entries. Each entry gives cataloging as prepared by the Library of Congress. Author/title indexes.
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Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 1374
Book Description
Over 220,000 entries representing some 56,000 Library of Congress subject headings. Covers all disciplines of science and technology, e.g., engineering, agriculture, and domestic arts. Also contains at least 5000 titles published before 1876. Has many applications in libraries, information centers, and other organizations concerned with scientific and technological literature. Subject index contains main listing of entries. Each entry gives cataloging as prepared by the Library of Congress. Author/title indexes.
Circular
Author: United States. Office of Experiment Stations
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 656
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Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 656
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