Escaping From Predators
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Author | : William E. Cooper, Jr |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 459 |
Release | : 2015-05-28 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1316368483 |
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When a predator attacks, prey are faced with a series of 'if', 'when' and 'how' escape decisions – these critical questions are the foci of this book. Cooper and Blumstein bring together a balance of theory and empirical research to summarise over fifty years of scattered research and benchmark current thinking in the rapidly expanding literature on the behavioural ecology of escaping. The book consolidates current and new behaviour models with taxonomically divided empirical chapters that demonstrate the application of escape theory to different groups. The chapters integrate behaviour with physiology, genetics and evolution to lead the reader through the complex decisions faced by prey during a predator attack, examining how these decisions interact with life history and individual variation. The chapter on best practice field methodology and the ideas for future research presented throughout, ensure this volume is practical as well as informative.
Author | : William E. Cooper (Jr.) |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 459 |
Release | : 2015-05-28 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1107060540 |
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Bringing together theory and reality of prey escape from predators, this book benchmarks new and current thinking in escape ecology.
Author | : Daniel T. Blumstein |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2015 |
Genre | : SCIENCE |
ISBN | : 9781316374481 |
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Author | : Keith T. Sillar |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 403 |
Release | : 2016-05-02 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0470972238 |
Download The Neuroethology of Predation and Escape Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
THE NEUROETHOLOGY OF PREDATION AND ESCAPE To eat and not get eaten is key to animal survival, and the arms race between predators and prey has driven the evolution of many rapid and spectacular behaviours. This book explores the neural mechanisms controlling predation and escape, where specialisations in afferent pathways, central circuits, motor control and biomechanics can be traced through to natural animal behaviour. Each chapter provides an integrated and comparative review of case studies in neuroethology. Ranging from the classic studies on bat biosonar and insect counter-measures, through to fish-eating snails armed with powerful neurotoxins, the book covers a diverse and fascinating range of adaptations. Common principles of biological design and organization are highlighted throughout the text. The book is aimed at several audiences: for lecturers and students. This synthesis will help to underpin the curriculum in neuroscience and behavioural biology, especially for courses focusing on neuroethology for postgraduate students. The sections devoted to your area of specialism will give a flying start to your research reading, while the other chapters offer breadth and insights from comparative studies for academic researchers. The book will provide a valuable resource and an enjoyable read Above all, we hope this book will inspire the next generation of neuroethologists.
Author | : Dan Abnett |
Publisher | : Dark Horse Comics |
Total Pages | : 98 |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | : 1506700500 |
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"Colonial Marines arrive on a planet to investigate illegal prospecting. What they find are the survivors of a battle with extraterrestrial hunters over the possession of a mysterious horseshoe-shaped spaceship"--Provided by publisher.
Author | : Baby Professor |
Publisher | : Speedy Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | : 64 |
Release | : 2017-03-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1541918134 |
Download Escaping the Predators : How Animals Use Camouflage - Animal Book for 8 Year Olds | Children's Animal Books Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Animals sure are smart because they know how to blend in to protect themselves! Scientifically, that’s called camouflage. You will be learning more about camouflage, as well as the animals that use such defenses mechanism, by going over the pages of this picture book for 8-year-olds. Have a fantastic time reading!
Author | : Gilbert Waldbauer |
Publisher | : University of California Press |
Total Pages | : 238 |
Release | : 2021-04-06 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0520383001 |
Download How Not to Be Eaten Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
“At times this informative book turns wonderfully gross and lovely, reminding us that there’s an entire universe of largely unnoticed creatures all around us.”—Audubon All animals must eat. But who eats who, and why, or why not? Because insects outnumber and collectively outweigh all other animals combined, they comprise the largest amount of animal food available for potential consumption. How do they avoid being eaten? From masterful disguises to physical and chemical lures and traps, predatory insects have devised ingenious and bizarre methods of finding food. Equally ingenious are the means of hiding, mimicry, escape, and defense waged by prospective prey in order to stay alive. This absorbing book demonstrates that the relationship between the eaten and the eater is a central—perhaps the central—aspect of what goes on in the community of organisms. By explaining the many ways in which insects avoid becoming a meal for a predator, and the ways in which predators evade their defensive strategies, Gilbert Waldbauer conveys an essential understanding of the unrelenting coevolutionary forces at work in the world around us.
Author | : Laurie Ellen Angus |
Publisher | : Sourcebooks, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2016-09-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 1584695803 |
Download Octopus Escapes Again! Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Inspire the future marine biologist in your life with this beautifully illustrated picture book about the octopus! The perfect read-aloud for kids and adults, kids can follow along with the story of the brave octopus while parents can choose to read the fascinating, true facts italicized on each page. Backmatter includes real octopus facts, activities for kids, teachers and parents, and more! Swim along with Octopus as she leaves the safety of her den to search for food. Will she eat? Or will she be eaten? Octopus is very hungry, but so many animals in the ocean are trying to eat her! Follow along as she is able to outwit multiple dangerous enemies (including sharks, turtles, and eels) by using a dazzling display of defenses: Clouds of ink Jet propulsion Camouflage And more! Backmatter Includes: Explore More for Kids: an anatomy map of all of the parts of an octopus, and descriptions of all the ocean animals in the book Explore More for Teachers & Parents: more detailed information on the anatomy of an octopus, a reading comprehension exercise, information and an activity on the ocean food chain, information on Octopus-inspired Engineering Design (biomimicry), and more!
Author | : Tony J. Pitcher |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 559 |
Release | : 2012-12-06 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1468482610 |
Download The Behaviour of Teleost Fishes Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book is about the behaviour of teleosts, a well-defined, highly successful, taxonomic group of vertebrate animals sharing a common body plan and forming the vast majority of living bony fishes. There are weH over 22000 living species of teleosts, including nearly all those of importance in com mercial fisheries and aquaculture. Teleosts are represented injust about every conceivable aquatic environment from temporary desert pools to the deep ocean, from soda lakes to sub-zero Antarctic waters. Behaviour is the primary interface between these effective survival machines and their environment: behavioural plasticity is one of the keys to their success. The study of animal behaviour has undergone revolutionary changes in the past decade under the dual impact of behavioural ecology and sociobiology. The modern body of theory provides quantitatively testable and experi mentaHy accessible hypotheses. Much current work in animal behaviour has concentrated on birds and mammals, animals with ostensibly more complex structure, physiology and behavioural capacity, but there is a growing body of information about the behaviour of fishes. There is now increasing awareness that the same ecological and evolutionary rules govern teleost fish, and that their behaviour is not just a simplified version of that seen in birds and mammals. The details of fish behaviour intimately reflect unique and efficient adaptations to their three-dimensional aquatic environment.
Author | : Glen Fisher |
Publisher | : Moshpit Publishing |
Total Pages | : 502 |
Release | : 2019-05-21 |
Genre | : Family & Relationships |
ISBN | : 9781922261984 |
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An autobiography of a boy born to addicted parents. His journey to institutional care, where deceit and abuse by paedophiles prevails. A poignant story of separation that leads to love but also self destruction through addiction. He fights his way back and turns his life around. A compelling book that leaves readers in awe of the human spirit.