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The Species Problem : A Conceptual History
The general notion of species is one of the most fundamental in biology.But an idea of species is also one of the most persistent unresolved obsessions of biologists, philosophers and theoreticians.This new book investigates the multifaceted problem species as a "conceptual envelope" of that notion.Contemporary conceptualists and evolutionary epistemology allow for a fresh look by analyzing the framework of history viewed as changes ordered by changing philosophical-scientific contexts.In this analysis, the species problem is characterized in a pluralistic non-trivial manner, in contrast to a more monistic "accepted view."Key Features Provides new insights into the persistent species "problem." Focuses on conceptual history and identifies pivotal landmarks in the history of the concept of species. Argues for a scientific consistency of species pluralism. Discusses the "evolving species-hood" in the context of new essentialism. Related Titles• Wilkins, J. S, et al., eds. Species Problems and Beyond: Contemporary Issues in Philosophy and Practice (ISBN 978-1-0322-2147-2)• Mishler, B.D. What, if anything, are species? (ISBN 978-1-4987-1454-9)• Wilkins, J. S. Species: The Evolution of the Idea, Second Edition (ISBN 978-1-1380-5574-2)• Sigwart, J.D. What Species Mean: A User's Guide to the Units of Biodiversity (ISBN 978-1-4987-9937-9)
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Curious Species : How Animals Made Natural History
A compelling and innovative exploration of how animals shaped the field of natural history and its ecological afterlives Can corals build worlds?Do rattlesnakes enchant? What is a raccoon, and what might it know? Animals and the questions they raised thwarted human efforts to master nature during the so-called Enlightenment—a historical moment when rigid classification pervaded the study of natural history, people traded in people, and imperial avarice wrapped its tentacles around the globe.Whitney Barlow Robles makes animals the unruly protagonists of eighteenth-century science through journeys to four spaces and ecological zones: the ocean, the underground, the curiosity cabinet, and the field.Her forays reveal a forgotten lineage of empirical inquiry, one that forced researchers to embrace uncertainty.This tumultuous era in the history of human-animal encounters still haunts modern biologists and ecologists as they struggle to fathom animals today. In an eclectic fusion of history and nature writing, Robles alternates between careful historical investigations and probing personal narratives.These excavations of the past and present of distinct nonhuman creatures reveal the animal foundations of human knowledge and show why tackling our current environmental crisis first requires looking back in time.
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Species
Bing and Ruth is the ever-evolving project helmed by New York composer David Moore. While on a surface level, 'Species' is an exploration of the sonic possibilities of the Farfisa organ, aided only by a clarinet and double bass (played respectively by founding members Jeremy Viner and Jeff Ratner), the title 'Species' is a nod to both humanity and humility - a devotion to the godly intuition with which we are all endowed, and the humbleness required of us to perceive it. It's also about suspended time and trance; not just a steady movement from A to B, but as something that flows, meanders and eddies, like water.
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Understanding Species
Are species worth saving? Can they be resurrected by technology? What is the use of species in biomedicine? These questions all depend on a clear definition of the concept of 'species', yet biologists have long struggled to define this term.In this accessible book, John S. Wilkins provides an introduction to the concept of 'species' in biology, philosophy, ethics, policymaking and conservation.Using clear language and easy-to-understand examples throughout, the book provides a history of species and why we use them.It encourages readers to appreciate the philosophical depth of the concept as well as its connections to logic and science.For any interested reader, this short text highlights the complexities of a single idea in biology, the problems with the concept of 'species' and the benefits of it in helping us to answer the bigger questions and understand our living world.
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Kangaroo species
Kangaroos are marsupials native to Australia and are known for their powerful hind legs, large feet, and long tails. There are four main species of kangaroos: the red kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, western grey kangaroo, and antilopine kangaroo. Each species has its own unique characteristics and can be found in different regions of Australia. Kangaroos are herbivores and primarily feed on grasses, leaves, and shrubs.
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'Unicellular species'
Unicellular species are organisms that consist of only a single cell. These organisms carry out all of the necessary functions for life within this single cell, including obtaining nutrients, reproducing, and responding to their environment. Examples of unicellular species include bacteria, archaea, and protists. Despite being simple in structure, unicellular species can be highly diverse and have adapted to thrive in a wide range of environments.
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'Kangaroo species'
Kangaroos are marsupials native to Australia and are known for their powerful hind legs, large feet, and long tails. There are four main species of kangaroos: the red kangaroo, eastern grey kangaroo, western grey kangaroo, and antilopine kangaroo. These species vary in size, with the red kangaroo being the largest and the antilopine kangaroo being the smallest. Kangaroos are herbivores and are well adapted to the Australian outback, using their strong legs to hop long distances and their tails for balance.
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Sheep species
There are several species of sheep, including the domestic sheep (Ovis aries), which is the most common species raised for its wool, meat, and milk. Other species of sheep include the bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis) and the mouflon (Ovis orientalis), among others.
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Endangered Species
Caine Riordan has faced many crises in his unintended career as diplomat, soldier, and first contact specialist, but none more challenging than the one he faces now.He and twelve of his crew are adrift in uncharted space, so far beyond Earth that the starfield is unrecognizable. And with the controls and computer destroyed, they have no way to calculate their position or call for rescue.Instead, trapped on a derelict alien ship, they have only forty-eight hours before its decaying orbit causes it to burn up in the atmosphere of the strange planet beneath them.It’s a silent and forbidding world of bleak deserts and turbulent seas, without any sign of life and dominated by violent storms.But since the ship’s lander is also useless, they’ve got only one way to reach the surface: flimsy, foam-inflating cargo drop pods never intended for human use, let alone an emergency planet-fall. And even if they live through the fiery plummet from low orbit, they have almost no portable gear with which to survive in an arid alien wilderness.However, those who make it to the surface discover that the dangers they couldn’t see from space are by far the most deadly.A variety of bizarre, carnivorous species roam the barren wastes, desperate for food.Their primary competition? Deeply devolved transgen humans that are as uncommunicative as they are primitive and ferocious.Even more ominous, the world’s blasted cities have telltale signs that indicate its original masters were none other than humanity’s most dangerous foe: the Ktor.And worst of all, they may still be here.
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Confusion Species
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Endangered Species
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Lost Species
Step into an incredible lost world and marvel at the strange and magnificent creatures that once roamed our Earth.From the awe-inspiring woolly mammoth and the ferocious Spinosaurus to the shy Chinese river dolphin and incredibly rare Pinta Island tortoise 'Lonesome George', meet 35 extinct species and discover how these creatures came under threat.Featuring additional information on 'Lazarus species' (animals declared extinct but which, amazingly, have been rediscovered in the wild), and mass extinction events, including the part we are playing in endangering our wildlife, the book shows young readers that extinction is not simply a part of ancient history - it is happening right now across the planet - but that if we all make some small changes to our lifestyles, our wonderful species can be saved.With beautiful and vibrant illustrations throughout, this stunning large format compendium is a reminder of the remarkable animals we have lost, as well as a celebration of those that have returned from the brink of extinction.
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'Ara species'
Ara species are a group of large, colorful parrots native to Central and South America. They are known for their vibrant plumage, long tails, and strong beaks. Ara species are highly intelligent and social birds, often forming strong bonds with their human caretakers. Unfortunately, many Ara species are threatened by habitat loss and illegal trapping for the pet trade, making conservation efforts crucial for their survival.
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Unicellular species
Unicellular species are organisms that consist of a single cell, as opposed to multicellular organisms that are made up of multiple cells. These single-celled organisms can carry out all the necessary functions for life within that one cell, including obtaining nutrients, reproducing, and responding to their environment. Examples of unicellular species include bacteria, archaea, protists, and some types of algae. Despite their simple structure, unicellular species play important roles in various ecosystems and can have significant impacts on the environment.
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Are there more animal species or plant species?
There are more plant species than animal species. It is estimated that there are around 390,000 plant species, while there are approximately 8.7 million animal species. This means that there are significantly more plant species than animal species on Earth.
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Which animal species drink milk from other species?
Several animal species drink milk from other species, including humans, cats, dogs, and some birds. For example, humans consume cow's milk, while cats and dogs are often fed milk from cows or goats. Additionally, some bird species, such as cuckoos, lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species and rely on the host bird to feed their chicks with their own milk-like substance. This behavior is known as brood parasitism.
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