Physiology, Neuroscience, Physiology - Plants & Animals, Physiology - Sense & Motion
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Overview
This detailed survey of the biology of the vomeronasal organ, or "second nose," analyzes its important role in alerting the emotional brain to the presence of signal molecules identifying sex or status, and offers an overview of the organ's contributions to individual survival and population dynamics. Evans (Glasgow Caledonian U., Scotland) examines the neural pathways which process pheromonal information in animals ranging from toads to tamarins. Evans examines the organ within its evolutionary perspective—from the molecular capture of scents on the non-conscious level, to its subsequent influence on reproductive activity. World Scientific distributes the book. Annotation ©2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, ORBook Details
Published
July 1, 2003
Publisher
Imperial College Press
Pages
292
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9781860942693