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Brains Through Time
"Much is conserved in vertebrate evolution, but significant changes in the nervous system occurred at the origin of vertebrates and in most of the major vertebrate lineages. This book examines these innovations and relates them to evolutionary changes in other organ systems, animal behavior, and ecological conditions at the time. The resulting perspective clarifies what makes the major vertebrate lineages unique and helps explain their varying degrees of ecological success. One of the book's major conclusions is that vertebrate nervous systems are more diverse than commonly assumed, at least among neurobiologists. Examples of important innovations include not only the emergence of novel brai...
Electroreception
Electroreception has become one of the most revealing areas in the study of the neural basis of behavior, and neurobiologists recognize it as a model sensory system for experimental study. Through studies of electroreception, researchers have gained extensive knowledge about a complete sensory system, from molecular biology to computation, communication, and behavior. The book Electroreception will examine the behavior, structure, and function of the electrosensory systems of fish and other vertebrates. As a comprehensive volume on the subject, the book will serve as both an introduction to the study of electroreception and a reference and review volume for researchers in related fields.
Forebrain Evolution in Fishes
Much of the remarkable progress made recently in the understanding of forebrain organization and evolution in fishes is due to new molecular markers revealing new insights into forebrain development and organization, which is reflected in this publication. The authors present papers covering research of all major groups of fishes. Topics include the segmental organization of the forebrain in lampreys, new perspectives on the organization of the telecephalon in elasmobranchs, and an evolutionary interpretation of teleostean forebrain molecular anatomy. Further papers deal with an immunohistochemical approach to lungfish forebrain organization and with the comparisons of forebrain organization in the basal ray-finned fishes and the teleosts, and finally, the structural organization of the forebrain in fishes is summarized. The papers in this publication are based on the 20th Annual Karger Workshop held in Washington, D.C., in 2008, which was conceived to honor Professor Rudolf Nieuwenhuys, who celebrated his 80th birthday and who is the most eminent living comparative neurobiologist.
Great White Sharks
Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. Included in the volume are many illustrations, maps, diagrams, graphs and photos. Covers all biological aspects of Great White sharks Includes contributions from an international team of leading authorities Heavily illustrated with maps, diagrams, graphs, and photos
Comparative Neurology of the Telencephalon
When a young graduate student sat before Percival Bailey in 1960 and spoke of his longstanding interest in zoology and his recent interest in the nervous system, he asked the then Director of the Illinois Neuropsychiatric Institute if there was support in the scientific establishment for research in evolutionary comparative neurology. Bailey patted his abdomen with both hands and thought for a moment. Finally he said: "Young man, there is no place for people like you." The graduate student was crestfallen. To a large extent what Bailey said is still true. The greater part of research in neurobiology is directed toward answering a single broad question. How do brains in general, and the human brain in particular, work? This is a legitimate and important question. It is not, however, the only question worth answering. This overweening emphasis on function, especially in regard to the human nervous is a result of the origins of neurology in the clinic. The professional school, system, site of most such research, has been remarkably well-insulated from many of the major concerns of biology.
