Nerve cells & animal behaviour

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Simmons, Peter J. [ (Peter John)] , 1952- (Author), Young, David (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge New York : Cambridge University Press , 2010
Edition:3rd ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Organisation of animal behaviour and of brains : feeding in star-nose moles and courtship in fruit flies
  • 2. Signals in nerve cells : reflexes in mammals and insects
  • 3. Neuronal mechanisms for releasing behaviour : predator and prey - toad and cockroach
  • 4. Neuronal pathways for behaviour : startle behaviours and giant neurons in crayfish and fish
  • 5. Eyes and vision : sensory filtering and course control in insects
  • 6. Sensory maps : hunting by owls and bats
  • 7. Programmes for movement : how nervous systems generate and control rhythmic movements
  • 8. Changes in nerve cells and behaviour : learning in bees and rats ; swarming in locusts
  • 9. Nerve cells and animal signalling : songs of crickets, electric fish and birds.