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Historians of the postwar transformation of science have focused largely on the physical sciences, especially the relation of science to the military funding agencies. In Shaping Biology, Toby A. Appel brings attention to the National Science Foundation and federal patronage of the biological sciences. Scientists by training, NSF biologists hoped in the 1950s that the new agency would become the federal government's chief patron for basic research in biology, the only agency to fund the entire range of biology—from molecules to natural history museums—for its own sake. Appel traces how this vision emerged and developed over the next two and a half decades, from the activities of NSF's Di...
In 'Speciation of the Wandering Shrew' by James S. Findley, readers are taken on a scientific journey exploring the process of speciation in a small and elusive mammal. Findley's book is a meticulous examination of the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to the evolution of distinct shrew species, written in a clear and accessible style for both novice and expert readers in the field of evolutionary biology. Through detailed case studies and evolutionary theories, Findley provides a comprehensive overview of shrew speciation, presenting complex concepts in a understandable manner. This book is a valuable contribution to the literature on mammalian evolution and speciation, shed...
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Natural History of the Racer Coluber constrictor is a naturalist book by Henry S. Fitch. It describes the eastern racer (Coluber constrictor), a species of nonvenomous snake found in North and Central America.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Check-List of the Birds of Idaho" by M. Dale Arvey. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
The Avifauna of Micronesia, Its Origin, Evolution, and Distribution is a book by Rollin H. Baker. It examines the birdlife of Micronesia from a historical viewpoint and takes a look at its evolution into current biological trends.
The baculum is a bone found within the penis of certain mammals. This anatomical orientation of the baculum is essential in understanding certain rodents' anatomy. This comprehensive work aims to erase any confusion related to the subject in the minds of new students.
Vertebrates from the Barrier Island of Tamaupilas, Mexico by Richard F. Johnston is a list of descriptions of various Mexican animals with spines. Read about reptiles, birds, and mammals from this desert environment. Excerpt: "Gopherus berlandieri Agassiz: Texas Tortoise.—A pelvic girdle and complete shell with a few attached scutes (63494) were found in stabilized dunes at Camp 1 on July 7, and tracks were seen in the same area. Fragments of two other shells (63493, 63495) were found on sand flats between active dunes at Camp 1."