By R. Mykytowycz (auth.), David Duvall, Dietland Müller-Schwarze, Robert M. Silverstein (eds.)

This quantity reports contemporary advancements in our realizing of che~ ical signaling in vertebrates. After sections facing common princi­ ples and chemical elements of vertebrate pheromones, it follows a taxonomic process, progressing from fish to. mammals. The editors requested a various, overseas workforce of prime investigators, engaged on a wide range of vertebrate taxa and particular concerns, to think about their efforts from compar­ ative, evolutionary, and ecological viewpoints. The relative variety of manuscripts in every one half doesn't inevitably mirror present depth of analysis, because the editors invited audio system who jointly would offer a balanced and finished evaluate, whereas averting duplication. nonetheless, the half on mammals is the longest. Fourth in a chain relationship from 1977, this quantity illuminates present tendencies and certain destiny advancements within the box of chemical signaling in vertebrates. Going again even farther, the 1st bankruptcy, a private account of the prior zone century by means of Dr. Mykytowycz remembers crucial milestones, reminiscent of symposia, or the founding of societies and journals. He additionally credit these investigators who stand out through their seminal studies.