Автор: R. Berry J.

Ever wondered why primroses have three sorts of flowers; or about pesticide resistance in rats and mice, mosquitoes and green-fly; antibiotic resistance in disease organisms – all are examples of genetical adjustment, explained in this book.This absorbing book is about genetics as it applies to the world around us. Its main aim is to show the ways in which inherited variation can help to explain the properties of natural populations: the differences between individuals, the extent and mechanism for transmitting characteristics from one generation to another, and the factors which control…

This is the first survey of the islands’ natural history, complete in one volume. Because Orkney is exceptional, it is vital reading for the serious naturalist, as well as for being a comprehensive and absorbing guide for every visitor. This edition is exclusive to newnaturalists.comOrkney is a very special place for naturalists. Closer to Oslo than to London, its geography and climate create quite distinct environmental conditions – even though it is only six miles from the Scottish mainland.On these islands of fierce gales, long summer days and long winter nights, the wildlife has…