Each manuscript intended as a feature article must include an abstract. The abstract should be a brief and concise statement of findings or results written as a double spaced single paragraph. It should not contain just a listing of subjects covered in the manuscript. Do not cite references in the abstract except under unusual circumstances. Abstract followed by a single straight line bar.
Introductory information is self evident and thus needs no heading.
Instead, place a two-inch bar or line between the end of the abstract and the first sentence of the introductory comments. If more than two authors, use Jones et al. This volume is present in all libraries receiving Biological Abstracts. Ask your interlibrary loan officer or head librarian. If not available, then use standard recognized abbreviations in the field of study.