Scorpion Biology and Research [Hardcover]

Philip Brownell (Author), the late Gary Polis (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0195084349 | ISBN-13: 978-0195084344 | Publication Date: March 8, 2001

Scorpions are the only land animals with a fossil record stretching back to the colonization of land by aquatic animals, and they offer a unique array of biochemical, physiological, and ecological adaptations. This comprehensive survey demonstrates the value of scorpions as model systems for investigating a wide range of biological questions, from neurobiology to evolutionary ecology. The chapters cover the full range of research and include introductory material for the general reader as well as detailed and up-to-date findings for the specialist. The editors hope to draw new attention to this important group of arthropods and seek to highlight areas where scorpion research is providing new insight on key biological questions.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"This book is an essential volume for the library of scorpion biologists (present and future), as well those interested in arachnids and arthropods in general...a very well-written and well-conceived book." -- Journal of Zoological Systematics and Evolutionary Research

About the Author

Philip Brownell is at Oregon State University. Gary Polis is at University of California, Davis.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 448 pages
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA (March 8, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0195084349
• ISBN-13: 978-0195084344
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,547,482 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Complete and Thorough, February 10, 2006

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R. H. Hegna - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scorpion Biology and Research (Hardcover)

This book can only be described as a complete and thorough synthesis of scorpion biology. This book is full of beautiful SEM photos and diagrams. It is a must-have for any serious scorpion biologist.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great resource for scorpion research., November 15, 2008

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Garrett Hughes "Darth Telson" (Amarillo, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Scorpion Biology and Research (Hardcover)

This book thoroughly covers many diverse aspects of scorpion research. Not only is this book about scorpion information, but it also explores how scorpions are good research subjects for studying other biological topics such as sight and cuticular development.

What this book does not do is present basic information about scorpion physiology and taxonomy. Those topics were covered in "The Biology of Scorpions" by Gary Polis. I found that book to be much more useful, but "Scorpion Biology and Research" was a very informative, if technical, read.