Oxford Dictionary of Zoology ()

Author: Alerbi
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Publish Date: 2001-04-01
Features: "Undoubtedly, this dictionary is widely used and a reference book." —Nature
This dictionary is currently the most comprehensive and new animal science dictionary. Its entries cover all aspects of animal research, serving as both a reference book for animal researchers and a valuable guide for animal enthusiasts. It includes over 5,000 entries, covering animal behavior, ecology, physiology, genetics, cytology, evolution, earth history, and animal geography, involving phyla such as arthropods, invertebrates, fish, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. It also incorporates new knowledge in areas such as genetic technology, evolutionary research, and mammalian physiology.
With the deepening of reform and opening-up and the increasing frequency of international exchanges, foreign language learning has expanded beyond the cultivation of language skills. Acquiring professional knowledge and improving professional competence through English, as well as keeping up with the latest developments in disciplines, have become the demands of the times. Therefore, there is an urgent need in China for a series of professional dictionaries compiled in English.
The Oxford English Encyclopedic Classification Dictionary Series is a set of reference books organized and compiled by Oxford University Press. This series covers nearly 100 disciplines in the humanities and social and natural sciences, including linguistics, literature, culture, art, sociology, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, medicine, food and nutrition, and computer science, all written by highly accomplished and experienced experts. As the first batch, we have selected 52 dictionaries from this series to meet the needs of domestic readers. The dictionaries use accessible English to accurately explain common professional terms, fully reflecting Oxford University Press's rigorous tradition in publishing reference books. These dictionaries can serve as reference books for students and professional technicians in various disciplines of colleges and universities to learn professional knowledge and improve their professional English skills.