Biological Organisation

Contents: Preface. 1. History of life. 2. Introduction to ecology. 3. Population ecology. 4. Ecosystem energy and matter. 5. Biodiversity. 6. Biosphere. 7. Cell biology organisation. 8. Organs. 9. Organisms. 10. Photosynthetic organisms. 11. Macromolecules. 12. Water and organic molecules. 13. Self-organisation in biological system. Bibliography. Index.

"Biological Organisation deals with the concept of self organisation that can be observed at all levels of biological systems. Interactions of species with each other and their ecological relationships compel individual organisms to lead complex patterns of existence, forming part of larger social entities. Self organisation being a widespread phenomenon throughout the animal kingdom the book examines and explores the numerous aspects of self organisation, chief among them being group formation, task division, infant protection, language, dominance interactions, at all levels of biological complexity.

This volume is a recommended read for all researchers, professionals and students in the field of biology, who are interested in the recently emerging and fascinating field of organisational biology." (jacket)