Dallinger, R. & Rainbow, P.S. (Eds.). Ecotoxicology of Metals in Invertebrates.
1st. Ed. Pub. Lewis. 1993 pp.461 with b/w. photos. and figs. 8vo. Fine hardback.
Reviews research concerning metal exposure of marine, freshwater, and terrestrial invertebrates.
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Darlington, C.D. & Lewis, K.R. Ed. Chromosomes Today. Vol. 1.
1st. Pub. Oliver & Boyd. 1966 pp.xii, 274 with illus. Ex. Lib.VG.
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Dennell, Ralph. On the Structure of the Photophores of some Decapod Crustacea. Discovery Reports Vol. XX, pp. 307-382, plates XXIV-XXVI.
Pub. CUP. 1940 pp, 307-382, with plates and figures in text. Pbk. Previous owners signature in ink on front cover. A vg copy.
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Ditmars, R.L. The Reptile Book. A comprehensive, popularised work on the structure and habits of the turtles, tortoises, crocodilians, lizards and snakes which inhabit the United States and Northern Mexico.
1st. Ed. Pub. Doubleday, Doran & Co. 1931 pp.xxxii, 472 with colour plates and b/w. photos. Small 4to. Hardback. Ex-lib. With ink and pencil inscriptions plus review of ‘Reptiles of the World’ by R.L. Ditmars tipped in to ffep. VG. hardback.
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du Preez, L. & Carruthers, V. A Complete Guide to the Frogs of Southern Africa.
1st. Ed. Pub. Struik Nature. 2009 pp.488 with colour photos. and illus. throughout plus CD of frog calls. Large 8vo. Ownership insc. to inside front cover. Fine softback in publisher’s clear protective sleeve.
An authoritative and comprehensive guide that covers all aspects of frog and toad biology and behaviour. Full-colour photographs of both frogs and tadpoles accompany distribution maps and authoritative text for each species.
£15.00 [ref: 61520]

Duellman, W.E. (Ed.). Patterns of Distribution of Amphibians. A Global Perspective.
1st. Pub. John Hopkins Univ. Press. 1999 pp.viii, 633 with illus. maps, tables and graphs. Large 8vo. Fine hardback in fine dw. In-print at £72.50.
Considers the worldwide distribution of amphibians. With chapters on each of the 9 global regions, written by internationally recognized experts who have gathered data from the literature and from their own experience in the field.
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Dunlap, J.C et al (Eds.). Chronobiology. Biological Timekeeping.
1st. Ed. Pub. Sinauer Associates. 2004 pp.xix, 406 with b/w. figs. & tables. 4to. Owner’s stamp to half-title. Fine hardback.
The study of how solar- and lunar- related rhythms are governed by living pacemakers within organisms constitutes the scientific discipline of chronobiology.
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Dunstone, N. & Gorman, M. Behaviour and Ecology of Riparian Mammals. Symposia of the Zoological Society of London 71.
Cambridge University Press. 1998 pp, x, 391 with tables and figures throughout. A fine copy.
This book looks at the habitat utilization, adaptation, feeding ecology and conservation status of a range of riparian mammals, and will give insights into the problems facing these fascinating animals, and how they might be overcome.
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Dussart, G.B.J. (Chair). Slugs & Snails: Agricultural, Veterinary & Environmental Perspectives.
1st. Ed. Pub. British Crop Protection Council. 2003 pp.xiii, 324 with b/w. figs in text. Large 8vo. Name to front cover, o/w. a fine softback.
BCPC Symposium Proceedings No. 80. Includes papers from sessions on Physiology and Function; Prospects for Improved Control; Behaviour and Ecology of Molluscs and Intergated Pest Management.
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Dyne, G.R. and Walton, D.W. (Eds.). Fauna of Australia. Volume 1A. General Articles.
1st. Ed. Pub. Australian Govt. Pub. Service 1987 pp.ix, 339 with colour photos., b/w. illus., maps, figs., and tables. 4to. Fine hardback in fine dw., showing some sunning on spine. Related correspondence and a publisher’s leaflet about the series loosely inserted.
Provides an excellent introduction to the fauna and plant communities of Australia, it’s geological history, and the impact of Aboriginal and European man.
£30.00 [ref: 56450]