Animal Behaviour (ETHOLOGY)

Intended as a textbook for B.Sc. and M.Sc. students of Zoology, this book provides a comprehensive look at the various facets of animal behaviour including human being, such as evolutionary, ecological, genetical, migratory and reproductive aspects of behaviour. It also deals with individual and social behavioural patterns, communication in animals discussing pheromones, biological rhythms and effects of hormones and drugs on behaviour.Highlights:• Boxed items having additional information relevant with the subject• Profusely illustrated with well-labelled diagrams to help reinforce students' understanding of the concepts• Chapter-end questions to test students' comprehension of the subject• Exhaustive glossary of important termsABOUT THE AUTHORDr. V. K. Agarwal, M.Sc.; Ph.D., has a rich teaching experience of more than four decades at Meerut College, Meerut. He has taught subjects such as Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Chordate Embryology (Developmental Biology), Invertebrate Zoology, Chordate Zoology, Evolution, Ecology and Animal Behaviour (Ethology) to undergraduate and postgraduate students.Dr. Agarwal has to his credit the authorship of several widely acclaimed textbooks such as Cytology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Chordate Embryology (Developmental Biology), Ecology (Environmental Biology), Zoology for Degree Students - BSc First Year (includes Invertebrate Zoology), Zoology for Degree Students - Semesters I, II, III and V, Molecular Biology, Genetic Engineering, CBSE-IX Biology, and a multicoloured edition of Cell Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Evolution and Ecology. He has also published a few research papers on Insect Physiology and Toxicology.