M. : Education, 1988. — 319 s. — ISBN 5-09-000278-9 . The dictionary contains approximately 2,000 articles that define about 2,500 biological terms and concepts, in most cases with examples, sometimes footnotes. This book is aimed at bioscientists. The author-composer tried to make it as understandable, useful and interesting as possible - to briefly reflect the latest achievements of science and at the same time not to deprive the book of the merits of the reference book. He should warn against the most common mistakes. This book , of course, cannot serve as material for the preparation of lessons , But the use of it , According to the author , should equip teachers with sufficiently clear definitions (specifically definitions,) not descriptions of terms and concepts , At the same time, forming a general biological, environmental and conservation outlook.