Energetics Of Desert Invertebrates
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Energetics Of Desert Invertebrates
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Author : Harold Heatwole
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Energetics Of Desert Invertebrates written by Harold Heatwole 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.
Desert invertebrates live in an environment where resources alternate unpredictably between brief periods of plenty and prolonged scarcity. This book describes the adaptive strategies of desert invertebrates in acquiring energy and sustaining life with such fluctuations. Some cooperate in foraging; others compete for resources. Some are nomadic and migrate to more favorable sites as conditions change. Others conserve energy by going into a deep dormancy until better conditions return. Still others store food during plentiful periods so as to retreat underground during less favorable times. The adaptive modes of economizing on scarce energy resources are diverse and lead to an appreciation of the intricate interactions of animals living close to their environmental limits.
Biology Of Desert Invertebrates
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Author : C. S. Crawford
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Biology Of Desert Invertebrates written by C. S. Crawford 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.
What little we know of the biology of desert invertebrates stems largely from inferences based on intensive and repeated observations. Such informa tion is not gained easily, since despite the actual abundance of these animals, relatively few of them are ever seen. In fact, except for species impacting on the well-being of human populations, historically most have been ignored by scholars in the western world. Indeed, it was ancient Egypt, with its reverence for the symbolism of the scarab, that probably provided us with the clearest early record of prominent desert types. A more modest resurgence of the story had to wait until the arrival of the present century. To be sure, some of the more obvious species had by then been elevated by European collectors to the level of drawing-room curios ities, and expeditions had returned large numbers to museums. But by 1900 the task of describing desert species and relationships among them was still in its infancy; and as for careful natural history studies, they too were just coming into their own.
Environmental Physiology Of Desert Organisms
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Author : Neil F. Hadley
language : en
Publisher: Dowden Hutchinson and Ross
Release Date : 1975
Environmental Physiology Of Desert Organisms written by Neil F. Hadley and has been published by Dowden Hutchinson and Ross this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Medical categories.
Heat flux and the thermal regime of desert plants; Adaptations of desert lichens to drought and extreme temperatures; Dynamics of great basin shrub root systems; Environmental and plant factors influencing transpiration of desert plants; Coloration and its thermal consequences for diurnal desert insects. Thermoregulation and flight energetics of desert insects; Nitrogen excretion in arid-adapted amphibians; The water relations of two populations of noncaptive desert rodents.
Behavioural Adaptations Of Desert Animals
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Author : Giovanni Costa
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Behavioural Adaptations Of Desert Animals written by Giovanni Costa 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.
After a brief survey of biotopic and vegetational features and an account of the main groups of desert animals, the most unusual patterns of the behaviour of the xerophilous fauna are examined. The importance of the thermohygric regulation and self-protective and locomotor mechanisms to the survival of arid-adapted animals is emphasized and various adaptations in the alimentary, reproductive and social spheres are analyzed. The clear and fluent treatment will awaken the interest of the reading public, from the amateur naturalists to research scientists.
Ecophysiology Of Small Desert Mammals
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Author : Allan A. Degen
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Ecophysiology Of Small Desert Mammals written by Allan A. Degen 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.
Since small mammals have a large surface to mass ratio, one would expect them to quickly dehydrate and perish at high environmental temperatures. Nonetheless, a large number of small mammal species inhabit deserts. This fascinating phenomenon is investigated by Prof. A. Allan Degen in his book. The majority of small desert mammals are rodents, but shrews of several grams and small foxes of 1 kg are also present. Their survival is due mainly to behavioural adaptations and habitat selection, however, physiological adaptations also contribute to the success. Interestingly, many small mammals that live in different deserts of the world show similarities in their adaptive traits although they have different taxonomic affinities.
The Science Of Deserts
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Author : Louise Spilsbury
language : en
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Release Date : 2019-12-15
The Science Of Deserts written by Louise Spilsbury and has been published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
There are many kinds of deserts, and not all are hot and sandy. In fact, there's a desert in Antarctica! This eye-opening book takes readers into various deserts around the world where they'll learn about the incredible adaptations that make desert life possible. They'll also discover much about desert food webs and the interactions that plants and animals depend on to survive in this ecosystem. Flowcharts help crystalize new concepts, such as how carrion beetles are the cleaning machines of the desert. There's plenty of similar lively facts and vivid photographs of wildlife in action to keep readers captivated by this fascinating habitat.
Encyclopedia Of Deserts
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Author : Michael A. Mares
language : en
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Release Date : 2017-01-19
Encyclopedia Of Deserts written by Michael A. Mares and has been published by University of Oklahoma Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-19 with Nature categories.
Encyclopedia of Deserts represents a milestone: it is the first comprehensive reference to the first comprehensive reference to deserts and semideserts of the world. Approximately seven hundred entries treat subjects ranging from desert survival to the way deserts are formed. Topics include biology (birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, invertebrates, plants, bacteria, physiology, evolution), geography, climatology, geology, hydrology, anthropology, and history. The thirty-seven contributors, including volume editor Michael A. Mares, have had extensive careers in deserts research, encompassing all of the world’s arid and semiarid regions. The Encyclopedia opens with a subject list by topic, an organizational guide that helps the reader grasp interrelationships and complexities in desert systems. Each entry concludes with cross-references to other entries in the volume, inviting the reader to embark on a personal expedition into fascinating, previously unknown terrain. In addition a list of important readings facilitates in-depth study of each topic. An exhaustive index permits quick access to places, topics, and taxonomic listings of all plants and animals discussed. More than one hundred photographs, drawings, and maps enhance our appreciation of the remarkable life, landforms, history, and challenges of the world’s arid land.
Ecophysiology Of Desert Arthropods And Reptiles
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Author : John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Ecophysiology Of Desert Arthropods And Reptiles written by John L. Cloudsley-Thompson 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.
Ecophysiology of Desert Arthropods and Reptiles starts with a new classification of the world's deserts, based upon the type of precipitation and the effect on their faunas of arthropods and reptiles. This is followed by an account of microclimates and the avoidance of environmental extremes. Whereas thermoregulation is primarily behavioural, responses to water shortage are largely physiological. Seasonal activity and phenology are described, adaptations for burrowing, the avoidance of enemies, and defence, are also outlined. A comparative account of interspecific relationships, feeding specializations, and species diversity in the two taxa is described. The purpose of the book is to provide a new and up-to-date analysis that will stimulate further research along these lines.
Invertebrates In Hot And Cold Arid Environments
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Author : Lauritz Somme
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2012-12-06
Invertebrates In Hot And Cold Arid Environments written by Lauritz Somme 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.
A comparison of the adaptations made by invertebrates in polar deserts with those of temperate and subtropical deserts. These regions represent some of the most hostile environments on earth, demanding an array of strategies for survival. Polar species are well adapted to the cold and have to cope with arid conditions due to low precipitation and lack of liquid water during the winter. Similarly, temperate desert invertebrates have adapted to dry conditions and are also exposed to low winter temperatures. Terrestrial arthropods maintain their water-balance through behavioural and physiological adaptations. Tardigrades and nematodes are remarkable in their ability to shed all their water before entering a state of anhydrobiosis only to be revived when moisture once again becomes available.
Animal Energetics Bivalvia Through Reptilia
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Author : T. J. Pandian
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1987
Animal Energetics Bivalvia Through Reptilia written by T. J. Pandian and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1987 with Science categories.
V. 1. Protozoa through insecta -- v. 2. Bivalvia through reptilia.