Insectivora: With a Stereotaxic Atlas of the Hedgehog Brain by Heinz Stephan (En

Description: Insectivora by Heinz Stephan, Georg Baron, Heiko D. Frahm This first volume in the series on "Comparative Brain Research in Mammals" deals with the brains of Insectivora. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This first volume in the series on "Comparative Brain Research in Mammals" deals with the brains of Insectivora. The importance of Insectivora lies above all in the fact that, (1) insectivore-like ancestors are regarded as the initial group for the evolution of higher mammals, and (2) the insectivore brains retained many conservative traits, though the animals have adapted to different living environments. Therefore, the study of Insectivora brains enables an insight into the size and composition of the brain structure of earlier ancestors of the higher mammals including primates and humans; in addition, it illumi nates the various evolutionary trends which made the successful adaptation to different biotopes possible. The alterations which the brain has experienced in the course of the phylo geny and the related adaptive radiation will be examined in the succeeding volumes on the brains of other Eutheria, e.g., bats (Volume 2) and primates (Volume 4). In Volume 3 the brains of marsupials will be compared with those of conservative and evolved Eutheria. Notes Springer Book Archives Table of Contents 1 Introduction.- Acknowledgements.- List of the Available Species.- Abbreviations.- 2 Material and Methods.- 3 Comparative Brain Characteristics.- 3.1 Comparative Macromorphology.- 3.2 Total Brain Size and its Comparison.- 3.3 Comparison of Brain Components.- 4 Brain Characteristics in Taxonomic Units.- 4.1 Tenrecidae.- 4.2 Chrysochloridae.- 4.3 Solenodontidae.- 4.4 Erinaceidae.- 4.5 Talpidae.- 4.6 Soricidae.- 4.7 Index Profiles of Taxonomic Units.- 5 Adaptive Radiation.- 6 Brain Characteristics Related to Ecoethological Adaptations.- 6.1 Surface Dwellers.- 6.2 Subterranean or Fossorial Species.- 6.3 Semiaquatic Species.- 6.4 Morphological Adaptations for Winter Survival.- 7 Brain Characteristics Related to Functional Systems.- 7.1 Main Olfactory System.- 7.2 Accessory Olfactory (Vomeronasal) System.- 7.3 Visual System.- 7.4 Somatosensory System.- 7.5 Auditory System.- 7.6 Vestibular System.- 7.7 Motor Systems.- 7.8 Limbic System.- 7.9 Neocortex.- 8 Conclusions.- 9 References.- 10 Tables.- 12 Subject Index. Promotional Springer Book Archives Long Description This first volume in the series on "Comparative Brain Research in Mammals" deals with the brains of Insectivora. The importance of Insectivora lies above all in the fact that, (1) insectivore-like ancestors are regarded as the initial group for the evolution of higher mammals, and (2) the insectivore brains retained many conservative traits, though the animals have adapted to different living environments. Therefore, the study of Insectivora brains enables an insight into the size and composition of the brain structure of earlier ancestors of the higher mammals including primates and humans; in addition, it illumi Details ISBN1461391261 Author Heiko D. Frahm Series Comparative Brain Research in Mammals Language English ISBN-10 1461391261 ISBN-13 9781461391265 Media Book Format Paperback Series Number 1 Pages 573 Short Title INSECTIVORA SOFTCOVER REPRINT Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-10-12 Imprint Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Subtitle With a Stereotaxic Atlas of the Hedgehog Brain Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States Illustrations II, 573 p. DOI 10.1007/978-1-4613-9124-1 AU Release Date 2011-10-12 NZ Release Date 2011-10-12 US Release Date 2011-10-12 UK Release Date 2011-10-12 Publisher Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition Description Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991 Alternative 9780387975054 DEWEY 599.0188 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96325124;

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