That is why the surface to weight and volume ratio, so often neglected in discussions of animal biology, is important.

It is named for Daniel Rakotondravony, professor of animal biology at the University of Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Zoological Record a database of animal biology and taxonomic reference (unofficial register of animal names).

The journal focused on the fields of animal science, animal biology and animal production.

We are thus presented with our first conundrum: sexual differentiation appears to be an ancient, and potentially homologous, feature of animal biology, yet its genetic specification suggests multiple origins.

Through behavioral research and animal biology, the experts try to find out: Are cows ever happy?

"My general viewpoint is that there is an increasing market for those trained in many areas of the biological sciences, including animal biology," Dr. Smith said.

After Penn named him an assistant professor of animal biology in 1967, he helped found the Institute on Aging and held appointments in physiology and social work.

He taught in the schools of human and veterinary medicine and was chairman of animal biology.

Robert T. Orr, an expert on animal biology and behavior, died on June 23 at his home in Larkspur, Calif.