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Ecological Morphology
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Author : Peter C. Wainwright
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1994-08-15
Ecological Morphology written by Peter C. Wainwright and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-08-15 with Science categories.
Ecological morphology examines the relation between an animal's anatomy and physiology—its form and function—and how the animal has evolved in and can inhabit a particular environment. Within the past few years, research in this relatively new area has exploded. Ecological Morphology is a synthesis of major concepts and a demonstration of the ways in which this integrative approach can yield rich and surprising results. Through this interdisciplinary study, scientists have been able to understand, for instance, how bat wing design affects habitat use and bat diet; how the size of a predator affects its ability to capture and eat certain prey; and how certain mosquitoes have evolved physiologically and morphologically to tolerate salt-water habitats. Ecological Morphology also covers the history of the field, the role of the comparative method in studying adaptation, and the use of data from modern organisms for understanding the ecology of fossil communities. This book provides an overview of the achievements and potential of ecological morphology for all biologists and students interested in the way animal design, ecology, and evolution interact.
Ecological Studies And Reviews
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Author : Cornelis Jakob van der Klaauw
language : en
Publisher: Brill Archive
Release Date : 1948
Ecological Studies And Reviews written by Cornelis Jakob van der Klaauw and has been published by Brill Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1948 with Animal ecology categories.
Ecological Morphology
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Author : Peter C. Wainwright
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1994-08-15
Ecological Morphology written by Peter C. Wainwright and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-08-15 with Science categories.
Ecological morphology examines the relation between an animal's anatomy and physiology—its form and function—and how the animal has evolved in and can inhabit a particular environment. Within the past few years, research in this relatively new area has exploded. Ecological Morphology is a synthesis of major concepts and a demonstration of the ways in which this integrative approach can yield rich and surprising results. Through this interdisciplinary study, scientists have been able to understand, for instance, how bat wing design affects habitat use and bat diet; how the size of a predator affects its ability to capture and eat certain prey; and how certain mosquitoes have evolved physiologically and morphologically to tolerate salt-water habitats. Ecological Morphology also covers the history of the field, the role of the comparative method in studying adaptation, and the use of data from modern organisms for understanding the ecology of fossil communities. This book provides an overview of the achievements and potential of ecological morphology for all biologists and students interested in the way animal design, ecology, and evolution interact.
Ecomorphology Of Fishes
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Author : Joseph J. Luczkovich
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-04-17
Ecomorphology Of Fishes written by Joseph J. Luczkovich 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 2013-04-17 with Science categories.
Ecomorphology is the comparative study of the influence of morphology on ecological relationships and the evolutionary impact of ecological factors on morphology in different life intervals, populations, species, communities, and evolutionary lineages. The book reviews early attempts at qualitative descriptions of ecomorphological patterns in fishes, especially those of the Russian school. More recent, quantitative studies are emphasised, including multivariate approaches to ecomorphological analysis, the selection of functionally important ecological and morphological variables to analyze, an experimental approach using performance tests to examine specific hypotheses derived from functional morphology, and the evolutionary interpretations of ecomorphological patterns. Six major areas of fish biology are focused on: feeding, sensory systems, locomotion, respiration, reproduction, and phylogenetic relationships. The 18 papers in the volume document: (1) how the morphology of bony fishes constrains ecological patterns and the use of resources; (2) whether ecological constraints can narrow the niche beyond the limits imposed by morphology (fundamental vs. realized niche); (3) how communities of fishes are organized with respect to ecomorphological patterns; and (4) the degree to which evolutionary pressures have produced convergent or divergent morphologies in fishes. A concluding paper summarizes ecomorphological research in fishes and points out taxa that are underrepresented or are especially promising for future research.
Insect Ecomorphology
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Author : Oliver Betz
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2024-06-01
Insect Ecomorphology written by Oliver Betz and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-06-01 with Science categories.
Insect Ecomorphology: Linking Functional Insect Morphology to Ecology and Evolution offers the most up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the morphology of insects and the functional basis of their diversity. This book covers the form and function of insect body structures synthesized with their physiological performance capabilities, biological roles, and evolutionary histories. Written by international experts, this book provides a modern outline of the topic, exploring the ecomorphology of functional systems such as insect feeding, locomotion, sensing, and reproduction. The combination of conceptual and review chapters, methodological approaches, and case studies enables readers to delve into active research fields and attain a general idea of the explanatory power of the form-function-performance paradigm. The book uncovers key structures of the different regions of the insect body, elucidates how they function, and investigates their ecological and evolutionary implications. Insect Ecomorphology: Linking Functional Insect Morphology to Ecology and Evolution is a vital resource for entomologists, biologists, and zoologists, especially those seeking to better understand the morphology and physiological impacts tying insects to environments and evolution. Integrates traditionally separate fields of research to understand insect morphology, ecology, and evolution Considers the impacts of insect ecomorphology on biomimetic applications Includes conceptual and methodological chapters that help readers comprehend how ecomorphological studies are performed
Ecology And Morphology Of Copepods
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Author : Frank D. Ferrari
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-04-18
Ecology And Morphology Of Copepods written by Frank D. Ferrari 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 2013-04-18 with Science categories.
Ecology and Morphology of Copepods is organized under the following general topics: Behavior, Feeding, Genetics, Horizontal Variations, Morphology, Phylogeny, Reproduction, Seasonal Changes, Vertical Distribution, plus two special sessions on copepods of the genus Acartia and cyclopid/mosquito interactions. The Maxilliped Lecture, given by Dr. Arthur G. Humes of Boston University, clearly established the importance of copepods to the earth's organic diversity. The book consists of selected research articles from the different sections. The articles published here reflect the diverse research interests of copepodologists today, and are distinguished by their high quality. Their impact will ensure that this volume is consulted by a wide range of research biologists.
Topics In Functional And Ecological Vertebrate Morphology
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Author : P. Aerts
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2002
Topics In Functional And Ecological Vertebrate Morphology written by P. Aerts and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Vertebrates categories.
The Biology Of Mallomonas
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Author : P.A. Siver
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
The Biology Of Mallomonas written by P.A. Siver 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.
Morphology Molecules Evolution And Phylogeny In Polychaeta And Related Taxa
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Author : Universität Osnabrück
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2006-03-30
Morphology Molecules Evolution And Phylogeny In Polychaeta And Related Taxa written by Universität Osnabrück 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 2006-03-30 with Science categories.
Recently, evidence has been accumulated which shows that some of the groups formerly regarded as independent "phyla" such as Pogonophora (now recognized as Siboglinidae), Echiura, Myzostomida and perhaps Sipuncula, are most probably nothing else than greatly modified Annelida. The extreme morphological diversity found especially in Polychaeta displays the plasticity of a simple segmented organisation that basically is nothing else but a serial repetition of identical units. Thus, annelids are highly important to our understanding of fundamental questions about morphological and adaptive diversity, as well as clarifying evolutionary changes and phylogenetic relationships. The book aims to summarize our knowledge on Polychaetes polychaetes and their allies and gives an overview of recent advances gained by studies that employed conventional and modern methods plus, increasingly and importantly, the use of molecular markers and computer-assisted kinship analyses. It also reflects the state of art in polychaete sciences and presents new questions and controversies. As such it will significantly influence the direction of research on Polychaeta and their related taxa.
Systematics Biology And Morphology Of World Polychaeta
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Author : Mary E. Petersen
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2023-07-03
Systematics Biology And Morphology Of World Polychaeta written by Mary E. Petersen and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-03 with Science categories.
Contains 67 original papers by nearly 100 of the world’s leading specialists. Together with abstracts and literature references for 37 presentations not represented by papers, this volume provides complete coverage of the Conference and a comprehensive overview of modern research on the polychaete annelids, one of the most important groups of marine invertebrates and constituents of marine benthos. Taxonomic and subject indices of all papers and abstracts provide ready access to the contained information. Richly illustrated, this book is provided with numerous line drawings, and photomicrographs, electron micrographs. Over 60 taxa are newly described or reassigned, and detailed reviews, revisions or redescriptions are provided for five families, one subfamily and numerous genera and species, with many illustrations of new and redescribed taxa and a pictorial key to the maglonids of Thailand.