THE MATING GAME /
The need to reproduce is of crucial importance for all animals. In some 'lower' animals this is achieved simply by division, but in most other animals offspring are produced by sexual mating. This superbly illustrated book traces the evolution of sex from single-celled protozoans to mammal...
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| description | The need to reproduce is of crucial importance for all animals. In some 'lower' animals this is achieved simply by division, but in most other animals offspring are produced by sexual mating. This superbly illustrated book traces the evolution of sex from single-celled protozoans to mammals and man. It describes the methods employed by insects, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals to find a mate and to ensure that their meeting results in reproduction. The various and sometimes bizarre strategies for achieving this include hermaphroditism, virgin birth and polygamy as well as permanent, faithful partnerships. Dr Burton not only discusses anatomical features, but also the often elaborate courtship rituals and ceremonies that play so important a role. Finally, human sexual behaviour is interpreted, not as an isolated phenomenon, but in the light of conclusions drawn from observation of the other members of the animal kingdom. |
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| spelling | KOHA-OAI-TEST:6073542023-06-26T01:11:29ZTHE MATING GAME / Burton, Robert, author 649165 textLondon : Peerage Books,©19761976engThe need to reproduce is of crucial importance for all animals. In some 'lower' animals this is achieved simply by division, but in most other animals offspring are produced by sexual mating. This superbly illustrated book traces the evolution of sex from single-celled protozoans to mammals and man. It describes the methods employed by insects, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals to find a mate and to ensure that their meeting results in reproduction. The various and sometimes bizarre strategies for achieving this include hermaphroditism, virgin birth and polygamy as well as permanent, faithful partnerships. Dr Burton not only discusses anatomical features, but also the often elaborate courtship rituals and ceremonies that play so important a role. Finally, human sexual behaviour is interpreted, not as an isolated phenomenon, but in the light of conclusions drawn from observation of the other members of the animal kingdom.The need to reproduce is of crucial importance for all animals. In some 'lower' animals this is achieved simply by division, but in most other animals offspring are produced by sexual mating. This superbly illustrated book traces the evolution of sex from single-celled protozoans to mammals and man. It describes the methods employed by insects, fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals to find a mate and to ensure that their meeting results in reproduction. The various and sometimes bizarre strategies for achieving this include hermaphroditism, virgin birth and polygamy as well as permanent, faithful partnerships. Dr Burton not only discusses anatomical features, but also the often elaborate courtship rituals and ceremonies that play so important a role. Finally, human sexual behaviour is interpreted, not as an isolated phenomenon, but in the light of conclusions drawn from observation of the other members of the animal kingdom.Salleh Mohd Nor; ReproductionSexual behavior in animalsURN:ISBN:0907408559 |
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