Visual Ecology
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Visual Ecology
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Author : Thomas W. Cronin
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2014-08-10
Visual Ecology written by Thomas W. Cronin and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-10 with Science categories.
A comprehensive treatment of visual ecology Visual ecology is the study of how animals use visual systems to meet their ecological needs, how these systems have evolved, and how they are specialized for particular visual tasks. Visual Ecology provides the first up-to-date synthesis of the field to appear in more than three decades. Featuring some 225 illustrations, including more than 140 in color, spread throughout the text, this comprehensive and accessible book begins by discussing the basic properties of light and the optical environment. It then looks at how photoreceptors intercept light and convert it to usable biological signals, how the pigments and cells of vision vary among animals, and how the properties of these components affect a given receptor's sensitivity to light. The book goes on to examine how eyes and photoreceptors become specialized for an array of visual tasks, such as navigation, evading prey, mate choice, and communication. A timely and much-needed resource for students and researchers alike, Visual Ecology also includes a glossary and a wealth of examples drawn from the full diversity of visual systems. The most up-to-date overview of visual ecology available Features some 225 illustrations, including more than 140 in color, spread throughout the text Guides readers from the basic physics of light to the role of visual systems in animal behavior Includes a glossary and a wealth of real-world examples
Adaptive Mechanisms In The Ecology Of Vision
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Author : S. Archer
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-04-17
Adaptive Mechanisms In The Ecology Of Vision written by S. Archer 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.
John Lythgoe was one of the pioneers of the 'Ecology of Vision', a subject that he ably delineated in his classic and inspirational book published some 20 years ago [1]. At heart, the original book aimed generally to identify inter-relationships between vision, animal behaviour and the environment. John Lythgoe excelled at identifying the interesting 'questions' in the ecology of an animal that fitted the 'answers' presented by an analysis of the visual system. Over the last twenty years, however, since Lythgoe's landmark publication, much progress has been made and the field has broadened considerably. In particular, our understanding of the 'adaptive mechanisms' underlying the ecology of vision has reached considerable depths, extending to the molecular dimension, partly as a result of development and application of new techniques. This complements the advances made in parallel in clinically oriented vision research [2]. The current book endeavours to review the progress made in the ecology of vision field by bringing together many of the major researchers presently active in the expanded subject area. The contents deal with theoretical and physical considerations of light and photoreception, present examples of visual system structure and function, and delve into aspects of visual behaviour and communi cation. Throughout the book, we have tried to emphasise one of the major themes to emerge within the ecology of vision: the high degree of adaptability that visual mechanisms are capable of undergoing in response to diverse, and dynamic, environments and behaviours.
The Behavior Ecology And Evolution Of Cichlid Fishes
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Author : Maria E. Abate
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-09-19
The Behavior Ecology And Evolution Of Cichlid Fishes written by Maria E. Abate and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-19 with Science categories.
This volume constitutes the most recent and most comprehensive consideration of the largest family of bony fishes, the Cichlidae. This book offers an integrated perspective of cichlid fishes ranging from conservation of threatened species to management of cichlids as invasive species themselves. Long-standing models of taxonomy and systematics are subjected to the most recent applications and interpretations of molecular evidence and multivariate analyses; and cichlid adaptive radiations at different scales are elucidated. The incredible diversity of endemic cichlid species in African lakes is revisited as possible examples of sympatric speciation and as serious cases for management in complex anthropogenic environments. Extreme hydrology and bathymetry as driver of micro-allopatric speciation is explored in the African riverine hotspot of diversity of the lower Congo River. Dramatic new molecular evidence draws attention to the complex taxonomy and systematics of Neotropical cichlids including the crater lakes of Central America. Molecular genetics, genomics, imaging tools and field study techniques assess the roles of natural, sexual and kin selection in shaping cichlid traits and beyond. The complex behavioral adaptations of cichlids are considered from a number of sub-disciplines including sensory biology, neurobiology, development, and evolutionary ecology. Most importantly, this volume puts forth a wealth of new interpretations, explanatory hypotheses and proposals for practical management and applications that will shape the future for these remarkable fishes in nature as well as their use as models for the study of biology.
Ecology Of Predator Prey Interactions
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Author : Pedro Barbosa
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2005-08-11
Ecology Of Predator Prey Interactions written by Pedro Barbosa 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 2005-08-11 with Nature categories.
This book addresses the fundamental issues of predator-prey interactions, with an emphasis on predation among arthropods, which have been better studied, and for which the database is more extensive than for the large and rare vertebrate predators. The book should appeal to ecologists interested in the broad issue of predation effects on communities.
The Role Of Visual Ecology In Shaping Vertebrate Color Vision
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Author : Erin Dimick Loomis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Role Of Visual Ecology In Shaping Vertebrate Color Vision written by Erin Dimick Loomis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with categories.
Ecology Of Sensing
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Author : Friedrich G. Barth
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2013-06-29
Ecology Of Sensing written by Friedrich G. Barth 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 2013-06-29 with Science categories.
Sense organs serve as a kind of biological interface between the environment and the organism. Therefore, the relationship between sensory systems and ecology is very close and its knowledge of fundamental importance for an understanding of animal behavior. The sixteen chapters of this book exemplify the diversity of the constraints and opportunities associated with the sensation of stimuli representing different forms of energy. The book stresses the events taking place in the sensory periphery where the animal is exposed to and gets in touch with its natural habitat and acquires the information needed to organize its interaction with its environment. Ecology of Sensing brings together the leading experts in the field.
Novel Intelligent Digital Systems Proceedings Of The 3rd International Conference Nids 2023
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Author : Katerina Kabassi
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2023-09-22
Novel Intelligent Digital Systems Proceedings Of The 3rd International Conference Nids 2023 written by Katerina Kabassi and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-09-22 with Technology & Engineering categories.
This book summarizes the research findings presented at the 3rd International Conference on Novel & Intelligent Digital Systems (NiDS 2023). NiDS 2023 held in Athens, Greece, during September 28–29, 2023, under the auspices of the Institute of Intelligent Systems. The conference was implemented hybrid, allowing participants to attend it either online or onsite. NiDS 2023 places significant importance on the innovations within intelligent systems and the collaborative research that empowers and enriches artificial intelligence (AI) in software development. It encourages high-quality research, establishing a forum for investigating the obstacles and cutting-edge breakthroughs in AI. The conference is designed for experts, researchers, and scholars in artificial and computational intelligence, as well as computer science in general, offering them the opportunity to delve into relevant, interconnected, and mutually complementary fields. By facilitating the exchange of ideas, the conference strengthens and broadens the network of researchers, academics, and industry representatives.
The Ecological Approach To Visual Perception
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Author : James Jerome Gibson
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1986
The Ecological Approach To Visual Perception written by James Jerome Gibson and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Psychology categories.
This is a book about how we see: the environment around us (its surfaces, their layout, and their colors and textures); where we are in the environment; whether or not we are moving and, if we are, where we are going; what things are good for; how to do things (to thread a needle or drive an automobile); or why things look as they do. The basic assumption is that vision depends on the eye which is connected to the brain. The author suggests that natural vision depends on the eyes in the head on a body supported by the ground, the brain being only the central organ of a complete visual system. When no constraints are put on the visual system, people look around, walk up to something interesting and move around it so as to see it from all sides, and go from one vista to another. That is natural vision -- and what this book is about.
The Sensory Ecology Of Birds
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Author : Graham Martin
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2017
The Sensory Ecology Of Birds written by Graham Martin 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 2017 with Nature categories.
This is the first integrated synthesis of avian sensory ecology, explaining the broad principles and taking the reader into the sensory world of birds from an evolutionary and ecological perspective.
Picturing Ecology
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Author : Damian Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-08-10
Picturing Ecology written by Damian Hughes and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-08-10 with Social Science categories.
This book examines the role of photography and visual culture in the emergence of ecological science between 1895 and 1939.