Comparative Physiology Primitive Mammals
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Comparative Physiology Primitive Mammals
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Author : Knut Schmidt-Nielsen
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1980-08-31
Comparative Physiology Primitive Mammals written by Knut Schmidt-Nielsen and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980-08-31 with Medical categories.
This book attempts to dispel the widely held notion that 'primitive' animals are less advanced or less complex than the 'non-primitive'.
Comparative Physiology
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Author : Knut Schmidt-Nielsen
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Comparative Physiology written by Knut Schmidt-Nielsen and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Insectivores (Mammals) categories.
Comparative Physiology Of The Vertebrate Digestive System
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Author : C. Edward Stevens
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2004-11-25
Comparative Physiology Of The Vertebrate Digestive System written by C. Edward Stevens and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-11-25 with Medical categories.
This book discusses the structural and functional characteristics of the digestive system and how these vary among vertebrates.
Advances In Comparative And Environmental Physiology
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Author : Lawrence C.H. Wang
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Advances In Comparative And Environmental Physiology written by Lawrence C.H. Wang and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-12-06 with Science categories.
When survival is challenged by the cold, animals react by employing both behavioral and physiological solutions. Depending on the magni tude of the cold stress and the nature of the adjustment, simple avoidance or sophisticated capacity or resistance compensations may be used. Thus, migration, shelter seeking, metabolic and insulative compen sation, torpor, and freezing avoidance and tolerance are successful tac tics used by diverse groups of animals. To understand and appreciate the benefits of these tactics, it is necessary to examine not only the well being of the whole animal but also their basic underlying mechanisms. In ad dition, it is also of fundamental importance to grasp how seasonal cold affects the survivorship and reproductive success of populations when confronted by a general reduction in primary productivity and an elevated energy cost for maintenance (e. g. in endotherms). In this regard, a synthetic overview which integrates aspects of cell biology, biochem istry, physiology, neurobiology, behavior, and population biology should be a fruitful approach in providing a holistic understanding on how animals adapt to cold. The present volume is an attempt to achieve such an overview; its objective is to provide a depth and breadth of coverage that is essential to a full appreciation of animal adaptation to cold. It is the hope of the contributing authors that this book will serve as an effective reference text for all senior undergraduate and graduate students as well as research scientists with an interest in cold physiology.
Ecological And Environmental Physiology Of Mammals
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Author : Philip C. Withers
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2016-10-27
Ecological And Environmental Physiology Of Mammals written by Philip C. Withers and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-27 with Science categories.
Mammals are the so-called "pinnacle" group of vertebrates, successfully colonising virtually all terrestrial environments as well as the air (bats) and sea (especially pinnipeds and cetaceans). How mammals function and survive in these diverse environments has long fascinated mammologists, comparative physiologists and ecologists. Ecological and Environmental Physiology of Mammals explores the physiological mechanisms and evolutionary necessities that have made the spectacular adaptation of mammals possible. It summarises our current knowledge of the complex and sophisticated physiological approaches that mammals have for survival in a wide variety of ecological and environmental contexts: terrestrial, aerial, and aquatic. The authors have a strong comparative and quantitative focus in their broad approach to exploring mammal ecophysiology. As with other books in the Ecological and Environmental Physiology Series, the emphasis is on the unique physiological characteristics of mammals, their adaptations to extreme environments, and current experimental techniques and future research directions are also considered. This accessible text is suitable for graduate level students and researchers in the fields of mammalian comparative physiology and physiological ecology, including specialist courses in mammal ecology. It will also be of value and use to the many professional mammologists requiring a concise overview of the topic.
Comparative Physiology Of Thermoregulation
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Author : G. Causey Whittow
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2013-10-22
Comparative Physiology Of Thermoregulation written by G. Causey Whittow and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-22 with Science categories.
Comparative Physiology of Thermoregulation, Volume III: Special Aspects of Thermoregulation attempts to do three things: It completes the taxonomic organization of the first two volumes, with a chapter on the ""primitive"" mammals. It deals with special aspects of thermoregulation. Aquatic mammals must be considered in this category because they are the only ""warm-blooded"" animals that live in a medium which has an enormous cooling power compared with that of air. Torpidity is a dramatic thermoregulatory phenomenon displayed by only certain groups of mammals, while the newborn mammal faces special problems in thermoregulation that distinguish it from the adult. Finally, the last chapter complements the arrangement of the first two volumes by its treatment of the evolution of thermoregulation from the standpoint of physiological systems rather than classes of animals. It was initially hoped that this three-volume treatise would provide a useful reference work for the comparative physiologist. The reception accorded to the first two volumes suggests that this hope has been largely realized. However, it appears that the books have their greatest appeal to those engaged in the study of physiological ecology, and this lends to the work a currency which was not entirely anticipated at the time of its conception.
Digestive Physiology And Nutrition Of Marsupials
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Author : Ian D. Hume
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1982-07-08
Digestive Physiology And Nutrition Of Marsupials written by Ian D. Hume and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982-07-08 with Nature categories.
The Evolution Of Air Breathing In Vertebrates
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Author : David J. Randall
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1981-02-27
The Evolution Of Air Breathing In Vertebrates written by David J. Randall and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1981-02-27 with Medical categories.
First published in 1981, this book presents an original approach to the evolution of air breathing in vertebrates from aquatic ancestors.
Comparative Physiology
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Author : C. Richard Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
Comparative Physiology written by C. Richard Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with categories.
The Design Of Mammals
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Author : John William Prothero
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2015-10-22
The Design Of Mammals written by John William Prothero and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-10-22 with Science categories.
Despite an astonishing 100 million-fold range in adult body mass from bumblebee bat to blue whale, all mammals are formed of the same kinds of molecules, cells, tissues and organs and to the same overall body plan. A scaling approach investigates the principles of mammal design by examining the ways in which mammals of diverse size and taxonomy are quantitatively comparable. This book presents an extensive reanalysis of scaling data collected over a quarter of a century, including many rarely or never-cited sources. The result is an unparalleled contribution to understanding scaling in mammals, addressing a uniquely extensive range of mammal attributes and using substantially larger and more rigorously screened samples than in any prior works. An invaluable resource for all those interested in the 'design' of mammals, this is an ideal resource for postgraduates and researchers in a range of fields from comparative physiology to ecology.