A dictionary of biology
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| Varying form of title: | Oxford dictionary of biology |
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| Other Authors / Creators: | Hine, Robert, editor. |
| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | Seventh edition. |
| Imprint: | Oxford, United Kingdom : Oxford University Press, 2015. |
| Series: | Oxford quick reference
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| Online Access: | Available in Oxford Reference Premium Collection. |
| Summary: | Fully revised and updated for the seventh edition, this market-leading dictionary is the perfect guide for anyone studying biology, either at school or university.<br> <br> With more than 5,500 clear and concise entries, it provides comprehensive coverage of biology, biophysics, and biochemistry. Over 250 new entries include terms such as Broca's area, comparative genomic hybridization, mirror neuron, and Pandoravirus.<br> <br> Appendices include classifications of the animal and plant kingdoms, the geological time scale, major mass extinctions of species, model organisms and their genomes, Nobel prizewinners, and a new appendix on evolution.<br> <br> Entry-level web links to online resources can be accessed via a companion website.<br> |
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| Item Description: | Previous edition: 2008. "Editor Robert S. Hine, BSc, MSc"--Credits. |
| ISBN: | 9780191782770 (online) |
| Author Notes: | Elizabeth Martin,Robert Hine Robert Hine was educated at Kings College London and the University of Aberdeen. A professional freelance writer and editor since 1984, he has worked on numerous books and journals for both the UK and American markets. Specialist areas include life sciences, health, and the environment. He is also manager of a community-based website promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability. |