Encyclopedia of Biology

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

ix

Preface

xi

Introduction

xiii

Entries A–Z

1

Feature Essays:

“Blood Identification through the Ages”

by John C. Brenner and Demetra Xythalis

44

“Human Cytogenetics: Historical Overview and

Latest Developments”

by Betty Harrison

67

“The Karner Blue—New York’s Endangered Butterfly”
by Robert Dirig
111

“Insects and Man—An Exotic Dilemma”

by Timothy L. McCabe, Ph.D.

158

“Science and the Spiritual Factor”

by John McConnell

170

“Silk Degrees: A Tale of Moths and People, Part One”
by James G. (Spider) Barbour
200