Encyclopedia of Biology PDF Don Rittner and Timothy L. McCabe, Ph.D

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This encyclopedia of Biology provides comprehensive coverage of leading discoveries in biology along with general definitions, articles, and biographies of prominent biologists, as well as summaries of historical highlights on the importance of biology and hot topics to society.

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Table of Contents

Contents of this book

Acknowledgments
Preface
Introduction
Entries A–Z
Feature Essays:
“Blood Identification through the Ages” by John C. Brenner and Demetra Xythalis
“Human Cytogenetics: Historical Overview and Latest Developments” by Betty Harrison
“The Karner Blue—New York’s Endangered Butterfly” by Robert Dirig
“Insects and Man—An Exotic Dilemma” by Timothy L. McCabe, Ph.D.
“Science and the Spiritual Factor” by John McConnell
“Silk Degrees: A Tale of Moths and People, Part One” by James G. (Spider) Barbour
“Sassafras and Its Lepidopteran Cohorts, or Bigger and Better Caterpillars through Chemistry” by Timothy L. McCabe, Ph.D.
“Silk Degrees: A Tale of Moths and People, Part Two” by James G. (Spider) Barbour
“Egyptian Mummies: Brief History and Radiological Studies” by William A. Wagle, M.D.
Appendixes:
Appendix I
Bibliography
Appendix II
Biology-Related Websites
Appendix III
Biology Software and Animations Sources
Appendix IV
Nobel Laureates Relating to Biology
Appendix V
Periodic Table of the Elements
Appendix VI
Biochemical Cycles
Appendix VII
The “Tree of Life”
Index