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Table of Contents
From the Book - 2nd ed.
Volume 1: Lower metazoans and lesser deuterostomes / Neil Schlager, editor
Volume 2: Protostomes / Neil Schlager, editor
Volume 3: Insects / Neil Schlager, editor
Volume 4-5: Fishes I-II / Neil Schlager
Volume 6: Amphibians / Neil Schlager, editor
Volume 7: Reptiles / James B Murphy
Volume 8-11: Birds I-IV / Donna Olendorf, project editor
Volume 12: Mammals 1: Echidnas to Tasmanian wolves / Devra G Kleiman
Volume 13: Mammals 2: Bandicoots to Vespertillionid bats / Devra G Kleiman
Volume 14: Mammals 3: Primates to True seats / Devra G Kleiman
Volume 15: Mammals 4: Whales, dolphins, and porpoises to Pronghorn / Devra G Kleiman
16: Mammals 5
Volume 17: Cumulative index
From the Book
v. 1. Lower animals.
v. 2. Insects.
v. 3. Mollusks and echinoderms.
v. 4. Fishes I.
v. 5. Fishes II/amphibians.
v. 6. Reptiles.
v. 7-9. Birds I-III.
v. 10-13. Mammals I-IV.
From the eBook - 2nd ed.
v. 1. Lower metazoans and lesser deuterostomes/ Neil Schlager, editor --
v. 2. Protostomes/ Neil Schlager, editor --
v. 3. Insects/ Neil Schlager, editor --
v. 4-5. Fishes I-II/ Neil Schlager --
v. 6. Amphibians/ Neil Schlager, editor --
v. 8-11. Birds I-IV/ Donna Olendorf, project editor --
v. 12-16. Mammals I-V --
v. 17. Cumulative index.
v. 1. Lower Metazoans and Lesser Deuterostomes
Topic Overviews
What Are Lower Metazoans and Lesser Deuterostomes?
Evolution and Systematics
Reproduction, Development, and Life History
Ecology
Symbiosis
Behavior
Lower Metazoans, Lesser Deuterostomes, and Humans
Conservation
Calcarea (Calcareous Sponges)
Hexactinellida (Glass Sponges)
Demospongiae (Demosponges)
Placozoa (Placozoans)
Monoblastozoa (Salinella)
Rhombozoa (Rhombozoans)
Orthonectida (Orthonectidans)
Anthozoa (Anemones and Corals)
Hydrozoa (Hydroids)
Cubozoa (Box Jellies)
Scyphozoa (Jellyfish)
Ctenophora (Comb Jellies)
Acoela (Acoels)
Turbellaria (Free-Living Flatworms)
Trematoda (Flukes)
Monogenea (Monogeneans)
Cestoda (Tapeworms)
Anopla (Anoplans)
Enopla (Enoplans)
Rotifera (Rotifers)
Gastrotricha (Gastrotrichs)
Kinorhyncha (Kinorhynchs)
Adenophorea (Roundworms)
Secernentea (Secernenteans)
Nematomorpha (Hair Worms)
Acanthocephala (Thorny Headed Worms)
Entoprocta (Entoprocts)
Micrognathozoa (Jaw Animals)
Gnathostomulida (Gnathostomulids)
Priapulida (Priapulans)
Loricifera (Girdle Wearers)
Cycliophora (Wheel Wearers)
Crinoidea (Sea Lilies and Feather Stars)
Asteroidea (Sea Stars)
Concentricycloidea (Sea Daisies)
Ophiuroidea (Brittle and Basket Stars)
Echinoidea (Sea Urchins and Sand Dollars)
Holothuroidea (Sea Cucumbers)
Chaetognatha (Arrow Worms)
Hemichordata (Hemichordates)
Ascidiacea (Sea Squirts)
Thaliacea (Salps)
Appendicularia (Larvaceans)
Sorberacea (Sorberaceans)
Cephalochordata (Lancelets)
For Further Reading
Organizations
Contributors to the First Edition
Glossary
Lower Metazoans and Lesser Deuterostomes Order List
A Brief Geologic History of Animal Life.
v. 2. Protostomes
Topic Overviews
What Is a Protostome?
Evolution and Systematics
Reproduction, Development, and Life History
Ecology
Symbiosis
Behavior
Protostomes and Humans
Polychaeta (Clam, Sand, and Tubeworms)
Myzostomida (Myzostomids)
Oligochaeta (Earthworms)
Hirudinea (Leeches)
Pogonophora (Beard Worms)
Vestimentifera (Hydrothermal Vent and Cold Seep Worms)
Sipuncula (Peanut Worms)
Echiura (Echiurans)
Onychophora (Onychophorans, velvet worms, and peripatus)
Tardigrada (Water Bears)
Remipedia (Remipedes)
Cephalocarida (Cephalocarids)
Anostraca (Fairy Shrimps)
Notostraca (Tadpole Shrimps)
Conchostraca (Clam Shrimps)
Cladocera (Water Fleas)
Phyllocarida (Leptostracans)
Stomatopoda (Mantis Shrimps)
Bathynellacea (Bathynellaceans)
Anaspidacea (Anaspidaceans)
Euphausiacea (Krill)
Amphionidacea (Amphionids)
Decapoda (Crabs, Shrimps, and Lobsters)
Mysida (Mysids)
Lophogastrida (Lophogastrids)
Cumacea (Cumaceans)
Tanaidacea (Tanaids)
Mictacea (Mictaceans)
Spelaeogriphacea (Spelaeogriphaceans)
Thermosbaenacea (Thermosbaenaceans)
Isopoda (Pillbugs, Slaters, and Woodlice)
Amphipoda (Amphipods)
Thecostraca (Cirripedes and Relatives)
Tantulocarida (Tantulocaridans)
Branchiura (Fish Lice)
Mystacocarida (Mystacocarids)
Copepoda (Copepods)
Ostracoda (Mussel Shrimps)
Pentastomida (Tongue Worms)
Pycnogonida (Sea Spiders)
Merostomata (Horseshoe Crabs)
Arachnida (Spiders, Scorpions, Mites, and Ticks)
Chilopoda (Centipedes)
Diplopoda (Millipedes)
Symphyla (Symphylans)
Pauropoda (Pauropods)
Aplacophora (Aplacophorans)
Monoplacophora (Monoplacophorans)
Polyplacophora (Chitons)
Opisthobranchia (Sea Slugs)
Pulmonata (Lung-Bearing Snails and Slugs)
Patellogastropoda (True Limpets)
Vetigastropoda (Slit and Top Shells)
Cocculiniformia (Deep-Sea Limpets)
Neritopsina (Nerites and Relatives)
Caenogastropoda (Caenogastropods)
Bivalvia (Bivalves)
Scaphopoda (Tusk Shells)
Cephalopoda (Nautilids, Octopods, Cuttlefishes, Squids, and Relatives)
Phoronida (Phoronids)
Phylactolaemata (Freshwater Bryozoans)
Stenolaemata (Marine Bryozoans)
Gymnolaemata (Marine Bryozoans)
Inarticulata (Nonarticulate Lampshells)
Articulata (Articulate Lampshells)
For Further Reading
Organizations
Contributors to the First Edition
Glossary
Protostomes Order List.
v. 3. #
Topic Overviews
What Is an Insect?
Evolution and Systematics
Structure and Function
Life History and Reproduction
Ecology
Distribution and Biogeography
Behavior
Social Insects
Insects and Humans
Conservation
Protura (Proturans)
Collembola (Springtails)
Diplura (Diplurans)
Microcoryphia (Bristletails)
Thysanura (Silverfish and Fire Brats)
Ephemeroptera (Mayflies)
Odonata (Dragonflies and Damselflies)
Plecoptera (Stoneflies)
Blattodea (Cockroaches)
Isoptera (Termites)
Mantodea (Mantids)
Grylloblattodea (Rock-Crawlers)
Dermaptera (Earwigs)
Orthoptera (Grasshoppers, Crickets, and Katydids)
Mantophasmatodea (Heel-Walkers or Gladiators)
Phasmida (Stick and Leaf Insects)
Embioptera (Webspinners)
Zoraptera (Zorapterans)
Psocoptera (Book Lice)
Phthiraptera (Chewing and Sucking Lice)
Hemiptera (True Bugs, Cicadas, Leafhoppers, Aphids, Mealy Bugs, and Scale Insects)
Thysanoptera (Thrips)
Megaloptera (Dobsonflies, Fishflies, and Alderflies)
Raphidioptera (Snakeflies)
Neuroptera (Lacewings)
Coleoptera (Beetles and Weevils)
Strepsiptera (Strepsipterans)
Mecoptera (Scorpionflies and Hangingflies)
Siphonaptera (Fleas)
Diptera (Mosquitoes, Midges, and Flies)
Trichoptera (Caddisflies)
Lepidoptera (Butterflies, Skippers, and Moths)
Hymenoptera (Sawflies, Ants, Bees, and Wasps)
For Further Reading
Organizations
Contributors to the First Edition
Glossary
Insects Family List.
v. 4. Fishes I
Topic Overviews
What Is a Fish?
Evolution and Systematics
Structure and Function
Life History and Reproduction
Freshwater Ecology
Marine Ecology
Distribution and Biogeography
Behavior
Fishes and Humans
Myxiniformes (Hagfishes)
Petromyzoniformes (Lampreys)
Chimaeriformes (Chimaeras)
Heterodontiformes (Bullhead or Horn Sharks)
Orectolobiformes (Carpet Sharks)
Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Lamniformes (Mackerel Sharks)
Hexanchiformes (Six- and Sevengill Sharks)
Squaliformes (Dogfish Sharks)
Squatiniformes (Angelsharks)
Pristiophoriformes (Sawsharks)
Rajiformes (Skates and Rays)
Coelacanthiformes (Coelacanths)
Ceratodontiformes (Australian Lungfish)
Lepidosireniformes (Lungfishes)
Polypteriformes (Bichirs)
Acipenseriformes (Sturgeons and Paddlefishes)
Lepisosteiformes (Gars)
Amiiformes (Bowfins)
Osteoglossiformes (Bony Tongues and Relatives)
Elopiformes (Ladyfish and Tarpon)
Albuliformes (Bonefishes and Relatives)
Anguilliformes (Eels and Morays)
Saccopharyngiformes (Swallowers and Gulpers)
Clupeiformes (Herrings)
Gonorynchiformes (Milkfish and Relatives)
Cypriniformes I (Minnows and Carps)
Cypriniformes II (Loaches and Relatives)
Characiformes (Characins)
Siluriformes (Catfishes)
Gymnotiformes (South American Knifefishes and Electric Eels)
Esociformes (Pikes and Mudminnows)
Osmeriformes (Smelts, Galaxiids, and Relatives)
Salmoniformes (Salmons)
Stomiiformes (Dragonfishes and Relatives)
Aulopiformes (Lizardfishes and Relatives)
Myctophiformes (Lanternfishes)
Lampridiformes (Opah and Relatives)
For Further Reading
Organizations
Contributors to the First Edition
Glossary
Fishes Family List.
v. 5. Fishes II
Polymixiiformes (Beardfishes)
Percopsiformes (Troutperches and Relatives)
Ophidiiformes (Cusk-Eels and Relatives)
Gadiformes (Grenadiers, Hakes, Cods, and Relatives)
Batrachoidiformes (Toadfishes)
Lophiiformes (Anglerfishes)
Muguliformes (Mullets)
Atheriniformes (Rainbowfishes and Silversides)
Beloniformes (Needlefishes and Relatives)
Cyprinodontiformes (Killifishes and Live-Bearers)
Stephanoberyciformes (Whalefishes and Relatives)
Beryciformes (Roughies, Flashlightfishes, and Squirrelfishes)
Zeiformes (Dories)
Gasterosteiformes (Sticklebacks, Seahorses, and Relatives)
Synbranchiformes (Swamp and Spiny Eels)
Scorpaeniformes I (Gurnards and Flatheads)
Scorpaeniformes II (Scorpionfishes and Relatives)
Scorpaeniformes III (Greenlings, Sculpins, and Relatives)
Percoidei I (Perches and Darters, North American Basses and Sunfishes, Pygmy Sunfishes, and Temperate Basses)
Percoidei II (Bluefishes, Dolphinfishes, Roosterfishes, and Remoras)
Percoidei III (Grunters, Temperate Basses and Perches, Snooks and Giant Perches, and Relatives)
Percoidei IV (Goatfishes, Butterflyfishes, Angelfishes, Chubs, and Relatives)
Percoidei V (Groupers, Sea Basses, Trevallys, Snappers, Emperors, and Relatives)
Labroidei I (Cichlids and Surfperches)
Labroidei II (Damselfishes, Wrasses, Parrotfishes, and Rock Whitings)
Zoarcoidei (Eelpouts and Relatives)
Notothenioidei (Southern Cod-Icefishes)
Trachinoidei (Weeverfishes and Relatives)
Blennioidei (Blennies)
Icosteoidei (Ragfish)
Gobiesocoidei (Clingfishes and Singleslits)
Callionymoidei (Dragonets and Relatives)
Gobioidei (Gobies)
Acanthuroidei (Surgeonfishes and Relatives)
Scombroidei (Barracudas, Tunas, Marlins, and Relatives)
Stromateoidei (Butterfishes and Relatives)
Anabantoidei (Labyrinth Fishes)
Channoidei (Snakeheads)
Pleuronectiformes (Flatfishes)
Tetraodontiformes (Pufferfishes, Triggerfishes, and Relatives)
For Further Reading
Organizations
Contributors to the First Edition
Glossary
Fishes Family List.
v. 6. Amphibians
Topic Overviews
What Is an Amphibian?
Early Evolution and Fossil History
Structure and Function
Reproduction
Larvae
Behavior
Amphibians and Humans
Conservation
Anura (Frogs and Toads)
New Zealand Frogs (Leiopelmatidae)
Tailed Frogs (Ascaphidae)
Fire-Bellied Toads and Barbourulas (Bombinatoridae)
Midwife Toads and Painted Frogs (Discoglossidae)
Mesoamerican Burrowing Toads (Rhinophrynidae)
Clawed Frogs and Surinam Toads (Pipidae)
Asian Toadfrogs (Megophryidae)
Spadefoot Toads (Pelobatidae)
Parsley Frogs (Pelodytidae)
Ghost Frogs (Heleophrynidae)
Seychelles Frogs (Sooglossidae)
Australian Ground Frogs (Limnodynastidae)
Australian Toadlets and Water Frogs (Myobatrachidae)
Leptodactylid Frogs (Leptodactylidae)
Vocal Sac-Brooding Frogs (Rhinodermatidae)
Three-Toed Toadlets (Brachycephalidae)
True Toads, Harlequin Frogs, and Relatives (Bufonidae)
Poison Frogs (Dendrobatidae)
Ruthven's Frogs (Allophrynidae)
Glass Frogs (Centrolenidae)
Amero-Australian Treefrogs (Hylidae)
True Frogs (Ranidae)
Squeakers and Cricket Frogs (Arthroleptidae)
Shovel-Nosed Frogs (Hemisotidae)
African Treefrogs (Hyperoliidae)
Asian Treefrogs (Rhacophoridae)
Narrow-Mouthed Frogs (Microhylidae)
Madagascaran Toadlets (Scaphiophrynidae)
Caudata (Salamanders and newts)
Sirens and Dwarf Sirens (Sirenidae)
Asiatic Salamanders (Hynobiidae)
Asiatic Giant Salamanders and Hellbenders (Cryptobranchidae)
Pacific Giant Salamanders (Dicamptodontidae)
Mole Salamanders (Ambystomatidae)
Newts and European Salamanders (Salamandridae)
Olms and Mudpuppies (Proteidae)
Torrent Salamanders (Rhyacotritonidae)
Lungless Salamanders (Plethodontidae)
Amphiumas (Amphiumidae)
Gymnophiona (Caecilians)
American Tailed Caecilians (Rhinatrematidae)
Asian Tailed Caecilians (Ichthyophiidae)
Kerala Caecilians (Uraeotyphylidae)
Buried-Eyed Caecilians (Scolecomorphidae)
Tailless Caecilians (Caeciliidae)
For Further Reading
Organizations
Contributors to the First Edition
Glossary
Amphibians Species List.
v. 7. Reptiles
Topic Overviews
What Is a Reptile?
Evolution of the Reptiles
Structure and Function
Behavior
Reptiles and Humans
Conservation
Testudines (Turtles and Tortoises)
Pig-Nose Turtles (Carettochelyidae)
Australo-American Sideneck Turtles (Chelidae)
Seaturtles (Cheloniidae)
Snapping Turtles (Chelydridae)
Central American River Turtles (Dermatemydidae)
Leatherback Seaturtles (Dermochelyidae)
New World Pond Turtles (Emydidae)
Eurasian Pond and River Turtles, and Neotropical Wood Turtles (Geoemydidae)
American Mud and Musk Turtles (Kinosternidae)
African Sideneck Turtles (Pelomedusidae)
Big-Headed Turtles (Platysternidae)
Afro-American River Turtles (Podocnemididae)
Tortoises (Testudinidae)
Softshell Turtles (Trionychidae)
Crocodilians (Crocodiles, Alligators, Caimans, and Gharials)
Gharials (Gavialidae)
Alligators and Caimans (Alligatoridae)
Crocodiles and False Gharials (Crocodylidae)
Sphenodontia Tuatara (Sphenodontidae)
Squamata (Lizards and Snakes)
Angleheads, Calotes, Dragon Lizards, and Relatives (Agamidae)
Chameleons (Chamaeleonidae)
Anoles, Iguanas, and Relatives (Iguanidae)
Geckos and Pygopods (Gekkonidae)
Blindskinks (Dibamidae)
Wormlizards (Amphisbaenidae)
Mole-Limbed Wormlizards (Bipedidae)
Florida Wormlizards (Rhineuridae)
Spade-Headed Wormlizards (Trogonophidae)
Night Lizards (Xantusiidae)
Wall Lizards, Rock Lizards, and Relatives (Lacertidae)
Microteiids (Gymnophthalmidae)
Whiptail Lizards, Tegus, and Relatives (Teiidae)
Girdled and Plated Lizards (Cordylidae)
Skinks (Scincidae)
Alligator Lizards, Galliwasps, Glass Lizards, and Relatives (Anguidae)
Knob-Scaled Lizards (Xenosauridae)
Gila Monsters and Mexican Beaded Lizards (Helodermatidae)
Monitors, Goannas, and Earless Monitors (Varanidae)
Early Blindsnakes (Anomalepididae)
Slender Blindsnakes (Leptotyphlopidae)
Blindsnakes (Typhlopidae)
False Blindsnakes (Anomochilidae)
Shieldtail Snakes (Uropeltidae)
Pipe Snakes (Cylindrophiidae)
False Coral Snakes (Aniliidae)
Sunbeam Snakes (Xenopeltidae)
Neotropical Sunbeam Snakes (Loxocemidae)
Boas (Boidae)
Pythons (Pythonidae)
Splitjaw Snakes (Bolyeriidae)
Woodsnakes and Spinejaw Snakes (Tropidophiidae)
File Snakes (Acrochordidae)
Vipers and Pitvipers (Viperidae)
African Burrowing Snakes (Atractaspididae)
Colubrids (Colubridae)
Cobras, Kraits, Seasnakes, Death Adders, and Relatives (Elapidae)
For Further Reading
Organizations
Contributors to the First Edition
Glossary
Reptiles Species List.
v. 8. Birds I
Topic Overviews
What Is a Bird?
Birds and Humans
Avian Migration and Navigation
Avian Song
Avian Flight
Struthioniformes (Tinamous and Ratites)
Tinamous (Tinamidae)
Rheas (Rheidae)
Cassowaries (Casuariidae)
Emus (Dromaiidae)
Kiwis (Apterygidae)
Moas (Dinornithidae)
Ostriches (Struthionidae)
Elephant Birds (Aepyornithidae)
Procellariiformes (Tubenosed Seabirds)
Albatrosses (Diomedeidae)
Shearwaters, Petrels, and Fulmars (Procellariidae)
Storm-Petrels (Hydrobatidae)
Diving-Petrels (Pelecanoididae)
Sphenisciformes (Penguins)
Gaviiformes (Loons)
Podicipediformes (Grebes)
Pelecaniformes (Pelicans and Cormorants)
Tropicbirds (Phaethontidae)
Frigatebirds (Fregatidae)
Cormorants and Anhingas (Phalacrocoracidae)
Boobies and Gannets (Sulidae)
Pelicans (Pelecanidae)
Ciconiiformes (Herons, Storks, Spoonbills, Ibis, and New World Vultures)
Herons and Bitterns (Ardeidae)
Hammerheads (Scopidae)
Storks (Ciconiidae)
New World Vultures (Cathartidae)
Shoebills (Balaenicipitidae)
Ibises and Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae)
Phoenicopteriformes (Flamingos)
Falconiformes (Diurnal Birds of Prey)
Hawks and Eagles (Accipitridae)
Secretary Birds (Sagittariidae)
Falcons and Caracaras (Falconidae)
Anseriformes (Ducks, Geese, Swans, and Screamers)
Ducks, Geese, and Swans (Anatidae)
Screamers (Anhimidae)
Galliformes (Chicken-like Birds)
Moundbuilders (Megapodiidae)
Curassows, Guans, and Chachalacas (Cracidae)
Guineafowl (Numididae)
Fowls and Pheasants (Phasianidae)
New World Quails (Odontophoridae)
Opisthocomiformes (Hoatzins)
For Further Reading
Organizations
Contributors to the First Edition
Glossary
Aves Species List.
v. 9. Birds II
Gruiformes (Cranes, Rails, and Relatives)
Mesites and Roatelos (Mesitornithidae)
Buttonquails (Turnicidae)
Cranes (Gruidae)
Limpkins (Aramidae)
Kagus (Rhynochetidae)
Rails, Coots, and Moorhens (Rallidae)
Sungrebes (Heliornithidae)
Sunbitterns (Eurypygidae)
Trumpeters (Psophiidae)
Seriemas (Cariamidae)
Bustards (Otididae)
Charadriiformes (Gulls, Terns, Plovers, and Other Shorebirds)
Jacanas (Jacanidae)
Painted Snipes (Rostratulidae)
Crab Plovers (Dromadidae)
Oystercatchers (Haematopodidae)
Stilts and Avocets (Recurvirostridae)
Thick-Knees (Burhinidae)
Pratincoles and Coursers (Glareolidae)
Plovers and Lapwings (Charadriidae)
Sandpipers (Scolopacidae)
Seedsnipes (Thinocoridae)
Sheathbills (Chionidae)
Gulls and Terns (Laridae)
Auks, Puffins, and Murres (Alcidae)
Pterocliformes (Sandgrouse)
Columbiformes (Pigeons, Doves, and Dodos)
Pigeons and Doves (Columbidae)
Dodos and Solitaires (Raphidae)
Psittaciformes (Parrots)
Musophagiformes (Turacos and Plantain Eaters)
Cuculiformes (Cuckoos, Anis, and Roadrunners)
Strigiformes (Owls)
Barn Owls (Tytonidae)
Owls (Strigidae)
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars)
Oilbirds (Steatornithidae)
Frogmouths (Podargidae)
Owlet-Nightjars (Aegothelidae)
Potoos (Nyctibiidae)
Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)
Apodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
Swifts (Apodidae)
Tree Swifts (Hemiprocnidae)
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
Coliiformes (Mousebirds)
Trogoniformes (Trogons).
v. 10. Birds III
Coraciiformes (Kingfishers, Todies, Hoopoes, and Relatives)
Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
Todies (Todidae)
Motmots (Momotidae)
Bee-Eaters (Meropidae)
Rollers (Coraciidae)
Hoopoes (Upupidae)
Woodhoopoes (Phoeniculidae)
Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
Piciformes (Woodpeckers and Relatives)
Jacamars (Galbulidae)
Puffbirds (Bucconidae)
Barbets (Capitonidae)
Toucans (Ramphastidae)
Honeyguides (Indicatoridae)
Woodpeckers, Wrynecks, and Piculets (Picidae)
Passeriformes (Perching Birds)
Broadbills (Eurylaimidae)
False Sunbirds and Asities (Philepittidae)
Pittas (Pittidae)
New Zealand Wrens (Acanthisittidae)
Ovenbirds (Furnariidae)
Woodcreepers (Dendrocolaptidae)
Ant Thrushes (Formicariidae)
Tapaculos (Rhinocryptidae)
Tyrant Flycatchers (Tyrannidae)
Sharpbills (Oxyruncidae)
Manakins (Pipridae)
Cotingas (Cotingidae)
Plantcutters (Phytotomidae)
Lyrebirds (Menuridae)
Scrub-Birds (Atrichornithidae)
Larks (Alaudidae)
Swallows (Hirundinidae)
Pipits and Wagtails (Motacillidae)
Cuckoo-Shrikes (Campephagidae)
Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
Fairy Bluebirds and Leafbirds (Irenidae)
Shrikes (Laniidae)
Vanga Shrikes (Vangidae)
Waxwings and Silky Flycatchers (Bombycillidae)
Palmchats (Dulidae)
Hedge Sparrows (Prunellidae)
Thrashers and Mockingbirds (Mimidae)
Dippers (Cinclidae)
Thrushes and Chats (Turdidae)
Babblers (Timaliidae)
Wrens (Troglodytidae).
v. 11. Birds IV
Passeriformes (continued)
Old World Warblers (Sylviidae)
Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)
Australian Fairy-Wrens (Maluridae)
Australian Warblers (Acanthizidae)
Australian Chats (Epthianuridae)
Logrunners and Chowchillas (Orthonychidae)
Quail Thrushes and Whipbirds (Eupetidae)
Fantails (Rhipiduridae)
Monarch Flycatchers (Monarchidae)
Australian Robins (Petroicidae)
Whistlers (Pachycephalidae)
Pseudo Babblers (Pomatostomidae)
Australian Creepers (Climacteridae)
Long-tailed Titmice (Aegithalidae)
Penduline Titmice (Remizidae)
Titmice and Chickadees (Paridae)
Nuthatches and Wall Creepers (Sittidae)
Treecreepers (Certhiidae)
Philippine Creepers (Rhabdornithidae)
Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae)
Pardalotes (Pardalotidae)
Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)
White-Eyes (Zosteropidae)
Australian Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
Vireos and Peppershrikes (Vireonidae)
New World Finches (Emberizidae)
New World Warblers (Parulidae)
New World Blackbirds and Orioles (Icteridae)
Finches (Fringillidae)
Hawaiian Honeycreepers (Drepanididae)
Waxbills and Grassfinches (Estrildidae)
Weavers (Ploceidae)
Sparrows (Passeridae)
Starlings and Mynas (Sturnidae)
Old World Orioles and Figbirds (Oriolidae)
Drongos (Dicruridae)
New Zealand Wattle Birds (Callaeidae)
Mudnest Builders (Grallinidae)
Woodswallows (Artamidae)
Magpie-Shrikes (Cracticidae)
Bowerbirds (Ptilonorhynchidae)
Birds of Paradise (Paradisaeidae)
Crows and Jays (Corvidae).
v. 12. Mammals I
Topic Overviews
What Is a Mammal?
Ice Age Giants
Contributions of Molecular Genetics to Phylogenetics
Structure and Function
Adaptations for Flight
Adaptations for Aquatic Life
Adaptations for Subterranean Life
Sensory Systems
Life History and Reproduction
Reproductive Processes
Ecology
Nutritional Adaptations
Distribution and Biogeography
Behavior
Cognition and Intelligence
Migration
Mammals and Humans: Domestication and Commensals
Mammals and Humans: Mammalian Invasives and Pests
Mammals and Humans: Field Techniques for Studying Mammals
Mammals and Humans: Mammals in Zoos
Conservation
Monotremata (Monotremes)
Echidnas (Tachyglossidae)
Duck-Billed Platypus (Ornithorhynchidae)
Didelphimorphia (New World Opossums)
Paucituberculata (Shrew Opossums)
Microbiotheria (Monitos del Monte)
Dasyuromorphia (Australasian Carnivorous Marsupials)
Marsupial Mice and Cats, Tasmanian Devil (Dasyuridae)
Numbat (Myrmecobiidae)
Tasmanian Wolves (Thylacinidae)
Mammals Species List.
v. 13. Mammals II
Peramelemorphia (Bandicoots and Bilbies)
Bandicoots (Peramelidae and Peroryctidae)
Bilbies (Thylacomyinae)
Notoryctemorphia (Marsupial Moles)
Diprotodontia (Koala, Wombats, Possums, Wallabies, and Kangaroos)
Koalas (Phascolarctidae)
Wombats (Vombatidae)
Possums and Cuscuses (Phalangeridae)
Musky Rat-Kangaroos (Hypsiprymnodontidae)
Rat-Kangaroos (Potoroidae)
Wallabies and Kangaroos (Macropodidae)
Pygmy Possums (Burramyidae)
Ringtail and Greater Gliding Possums (Pseudocheiridae)
Gliding and Striped Possums (Petauridae)
Honey Possums (Tarsipedidae)
Feather-Tailed Possums (Acrobatidae)
Xenarthra (Sloths, Anteaters, and Armadillos)
West Indian Sloths and Two-Toed Tree Sloths (Megalonychidae)
Three-Toed Tree Sloths (Bradypodidae)
Anteaters (Myrmecophagidae)
Armadillos (Dasypodidae)
Insectivora (Insectivores)
Gymnures and Hedgehogs (Erinaceidae)
Golden Moles (Chrysochloridae)
Tenrecs (Tenrecidae)
Solenodons (Solenodontidae)
Extinct West Indian Shrews (Nesophontidae)
Shrews I: Red-Toothed Shrews (Soricinae)
Shrews II: White-Toothed Shrews (Crocidurinae)
Moles, Shrew Moles, and Desmans (Talpidae)
Scandentia (Tree Shrews)
Dermoptera (Colugos)
Chiroptera (Bats)
Old World Fruit Bats I (Pteropus)
Old World Fruit Bats II (All Other Genera)
Mouse-Tailed Bats (Rhinopomatidae)
Sac-Winged Bats, Sheath-Tailed Bats, and Ghost Bats (Emballonuridae)
Kitti's Hog-Nosed Bats (Craseonycteridae)
Slit-Faced Bats (Nycteridae)
False Vampire Bats (Megadermatidae)
Horseshoe Bats (Rhinolophidae)
Old World Leaf-Nosed Bats (Hipposideridae)
American Leaf-Nosed Bats (Phyllostomidae)
Moustached Bats (Mormoopidae)
Bulldog Bats (Noctilionidae)
New Zealand Short-Tailed Bats (Mystacinidae)
Funnel-Eared Bats (Natalidae)
Smoky Bats (Furipteridae)
Disk-Winged Bats (Thyropteridae)
Old World Sucker-Footed Bats (Myzopodidae)
Free-Tailed Bats and Mastiff Bats (Molossidae)
Vespertilionid Bats I (Vespertilioninae)
Vespertilionid Bats II (Other Subfamilies).
v. 14. Mammals III
Primates (Primates)
Lorises and Pottos (Lorisidae)
Bushbabies (Galagidae)
Dwarf Lemurs and Mouse Lemurs (Cheirogaleidae)
Lemurs (Lemuridae)
Avahis, Sifakas, and Indris (Indriidae)
Sportive Lemurs Lepilemuridae
Aye-Ayes (Daubentoniidae)
Tarsiers (Tarsiidae)
New World Monkeys I: Squirrel Monkeys and Capuchins (Cebidae)
New World Monkeys II: Marmosets, Tamarins, and Goeldi's Monkeys (Callitrichidae)
Night Monkeys (Aotidae)
Sakis, Titis, and Uakaris (Pitheciidae)
Howler Monkeys and Spider Monkeys (Atelidae)
Old World Monkeys I (Colobinae)
Old World Monkeys II (Cercopithecinae)
Gibbons (Hylobatidae)
Hominidae I (Great Apes)
Hominidae II (Humans)
Carnivora (Land and Marine Carnivores)
Dogs, Wolves, Coyotes, Jackals, and Foxes (Canidae)
Dogs and Cats
Bears (Ursidae)
Raccoons and Relatives (Procyonidae)
Weasels, Badgers, Skunks, and Otters (Mustelidae)
Civets, Genets, and Linsangs (Viverridae)
Mongooses and Fossa (Herpestidae)
Aardwolf and Hyenas (Hyaenidae)
Cats (Felidae)
Eared Seals, Fur Seals, and Sea Lions (Otariidae)
Walruses (Odobenidae)
True Seals (Phocidae).
v. 15. Mammals IV
Cetacea (Whales, Dolphins, and Porpoises)
Ganges and Indus Dolphins (Platanistidae)
Baijis (Lipotidae)
Franciscana Dolphins (Pontoporiidae)
Botos (Iniidae)
Porpoises (Phocoenidae)
Dolphins (Delphinidae)
Beaked Whales (Ziphiidae)
Sperm Whales (Physeteridae)
Belugas and Narwhals (Monodontidae)
Gray Whales (Eschrichtiidae)
Pygmy Right Whales (Neobalaenidae)
Right Whales and Bowhead Whales (Balaenidae)
Rorquals (Balaenopteridae)
The Ungulates (Hoofed Mammals)
Ungulate Domestication
Tubulidentata (Aardvarks)
Proboscidea (Elephants)
Hyracoidea
Sirenia (Dugongs, Sea Cows, and Manatees)
Dugongs and Sea Cows (Dugongidae)
Manatees (Trichechidae)
Perissodactyla (Odd-Toed Ungulates)
Horses, Zebras, and Asses (Equidae)
Tapirs (Tapiridae)
Rhinoceroses (Rhinocerotidae)
Artiodactyla (Even-Toed Ungulates)
Pigs (Suidae)
Peccaries (Tayassuidae)
Hippopotamuses (Hippopotamidae)
Camels, Guanacos, Llamas, Alpacas, and Vicuñas (Camelidae)
Chevrotains (Tragulidae)
Musk Deer (Moschinae)
Muntjacs (Muntiacinae)
Old World Deer (Cervinae)
Chinese Water Deer (Hydropotinae)
New World Deer (Capriolinae)
Okapis and Giraffes (Giraffidae)
Pronghorn (Antilocapridae).
v. 16. Mammals V
Artiodactyla (continued)
Antelopes, Cattle, Bison, Buffaloes, Goats, and Sheep (Bovidae)
Bovids I: Kudus, Buffaloes, and Bison (Bovinae)
Bovids II: Hartebeests, Wildebeests, Gemsboks, Oryx, and Reedbucks (Hippotraginae)
Bovids III: Gazelles, Springboks, and Saiga Antelopes (Antilopinae)
Bovids IV: Dikdiks, Beiras, Grysboks, and Steenboks (Neotraginae)
Bovids V: Duikers (Cephalophinae)
Bovids VI: Sheep, Goats, and Relatives (Caprinae)
Pholidota (Pangolins)
Rodentia (Rodents)
Mountain Beavers (Aplodontidae)
Squirrels and Relatives I: Flying Squirrels (Pteromyinae)
Squirrels and Relatives II: Ground Squirrels
Squirrels and Relatives III: Tree Squirrels
Beavers (Castoridae)
Pocket Gophers (Geomyidae)
Pocket Mice, Kangaroo Rats, and Kangaroo Mice (Heteromyidae)
Birch Mice, Jumping Mice, and Jerboas (Dipodidae)
Rats, Mice, and Relatives I: Voles and Lemmings (Arvicolinae)
Rats, Mice, and Relatives II: Hamsters (Cricetinae)
Rats, Mice, and Relatives III: Old World Rats and Mice (Murinae)
Rats, Mice, and Relatives IV: South American Rats and Mice (Sigmodontinae)
Rats, Mice, and Relatives V: All Other Rats, Mice, and Relatives
Scaly-Tailed Squirrels (Anomaluridae)
Springhares (Pedetidae)
Gundis (Ctenodactylidae)
Dormice (Myoxidae)
Dassie Rats (Petromuridae)
Cane Rats (Thryonomyidae)
African Mole-Rats (Bathyergidae)
Old World Porcupines (Hystricidae)
New World Porcupines (Erethizontidae)
Viscachas and Chinchillas (Chinchillidae)
Pacaranas (Dinomyidae)
Cavies and Maras (Caviidae)
Capybaras (Hydrochaeridae)
Agoutis (Dasyproctidae)
Pacas (Agoutidae)
Tuco-Tucos (Ctenomyidae)
Octodonts (Octodontidae)
Chinchilla Rats (Abrocomidae)
Spiny Rats (Echimyidae)
Hutias (Capromyidae)
Giant Hutias (Heptaxodontidae)
Coypus (Myocastoridae)
Lagomorpha (Pikas, rabbits, and hares)
Pikas (Ochotonidae)
Hares and Rabbits (Leporidae)
Macroscelidea (Sengis)
v. 17. Cumulative Index.
From the eBook - 2nd ed.
v. 1. Lower metazoans and lesser deuterostomes/ Neil Schlager, editor --
v. 2. Protostomes/ Neil Schlager, editor --
v. 3. Insects/ Neil Schlager, editor --
v. 4-5. Fishes I-II/ Neil Schlager --
v. 6. Amphibians/ Neil Schlager, editor --
v. 8-11. Birds I-IV/ Donna Olendorf, project editor --
v. 12-16. Mammals I-V --
v. 17. Cumulative index.
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