In this review we highlight the relevance of biodiversity that inhabit coastal lagoons,
emphasizing how species functions foster processes and services associated with this …

Thermoregulation in newborn mammals is an essential species-specific mechanism of the
nervous system that contributes to their survival during the first hours and days of their life …

This full-color volume proposes an innovative methodology that uses the functional aspects
of nature to inspire improvements in building design and form, encouraging designers to …

Secondary transitions to aquatic environments are common among vertebrates, and aquatic
lineages display several adaptations to this realm, some of which might make these …

Abstract The baiji, or Yangtze River dolphin (Lipotes vexillifer), is a flagship species for the
conservation of aquatic animals and ecosystems in the Yangtze River of China; however …

The aquatic habitat of marine “air-breathing” vertebrates provides a significant
thermoregulatory challenge due to the high thermal conductivity of water. In addition to …

Evolution by natural selection, the unifying theory of all biological sciences, provides a basis
for understanding how phenotypic variability is generated at all levels of organization from …

Cetaceans (dolphins and whales) have undergone a radical transformation from the original
mammalian bodyplan. In addition, some cetaceans have evolved large brains and complex …

Centrioles are subcellular organelles essential for normal cell function and development;
they form the cell's centrosome (a major cytoplasmic microtubule organization center) and …

This overview assesses some distinguishing features of the cetacean (whale, dolphin,
porpoise) air sac system that may relate to the anatomy and function of the paranasal …