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Ecological Morphology

Author : Peter C. Wainwright
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 9780226869940
Total Pages : 384 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (699 download)

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Book Synopsis Ecological Morphology by : Peter C. Wainwright

Download or read book Ecological Morphology written by Peter C. Wainwright and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 1994-08-15 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Systematics, Biology and Morphology of World Polychaeta

Author : Mary E. Petersen
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004629742
Total Pages : 724 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (46 download)

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Book Synopsis Systematics, Biology and Morphology of World Polychaeta by : Mary E. Petersen

Download or read book Systematics, Biology and Morphology of World Polychaeta written by Mary E. Petersen and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-07-03 with total page 724 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Insect Ecomorphology

Author : Oliver Betz
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780443185441
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (854 download)

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Download or read book Insect Ecomorphology written by Oliver Betz and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2024-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The International Encyclopedia of Primatology, 3 Volume Set

Author : Agustín Fuentes
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470673370
Total Pages : 1596 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (76 download)

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Download or read book The International Encyclopedia of Primatology, 3 Volume Set written by Agustín Fuentes and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2017-04-24 with total page 1596 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The International Encyclopedia of Primatology represents the first comprehensive encyclopedic reference focusing on the behaviour, biology, ecology, evolution, genetics, and taxonomy of human and non-human primates. Represents the first comprehensive encyclopedic reference relating to primatology Features more than 450 entries covering topics ranging from the taxonomy, history, behaviour, ecology, captive management and diseases of primates to their use in research, cognition, conservation, and representations in literature Includes coverage of the basic scientific concepts that underlie each topic, along with the latest advances in the field Highly accessible to undergraduate and graduate students in primatology, anthropology, and the medical, biological and zoological sciences Essential reference for academics, researchers and commercial and conservation organizations This work is also available as an online resource at www.encyclopediaofprimatology.com

Ecological Morphology

Author : Cornelis Jacob van der Klaauw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 102 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ecological Morphology written by Cornelis Jacob van der Klaauw and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ecological Studies and Reviews

Author : Cornelis Jakob van der Klaauw
Publisher : Brill Archive
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 92 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ecological Studies and Reviews written by Cornelis Jakob van der Klaauw and published by Brill Archive. This book was released on 1948 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ontogeny, Functional Ecology, and Evolution of Bats

Author : Rick A. Adams
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1139429493
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (394 download)

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Book Synopsis Ontogeny, Functional Ecology, and Evolution of Bats by : Rick A. Adams

Download or read book Ontogeny, Functional Ecology, and Evolution of Bats written by Rick A. Adams and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-06-15 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The study of animal development has deep historical roots in codifying the field of evolutionary biology. In the 1940s evolutionary theory became engulfed by analyses of microevolutionary genetics and development became focused on mechanisms, forsaking the evolutionary implications of ontogeny. Recently, ontogeny has resurfaced as a significant component of evolutionary change and also of population and community dynamics. Ontogeny, Functional Ecology and Evolution of Bats is a reference work by bat biologists who emphasize the importance of understanding ontogeny in analyses of evolution and ecology. In addition, the developmental underpinnings of specialized morphology, physiology and behaviour are elucidated, and the strong influence of ecology on the ontological niche of juvenile bats is illustrated. This book is an essential reference, not only for bat biologists, but for anyone working in the fields of ecology, developmental biology, evolution, behaviour and systematics.

Ecomorphology of fishes

Author : Joseph J. Luczkovich
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9401713561
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (17 download)

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Download or read book Ecomorphology of fishes written by Joseph J. Luczkovich and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Macroevolutionary Theory on Macroecological Patterns

Author : Peter W. Price
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780521520379
Total Pages : 294 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Macroevolutionary Theory on Macroecological Patterns written by Peter W. Price and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 294 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Table of contents

Ecological Studies and Reviews. IV. Ecological Morphology, by C. J. Van Der Klaauw,...

Author : Cornelis Jakob Van Der Klaauw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (458 download)

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Download or read book Ecological Studies and Reviews. IV. Ecological Morphology, by C. J. Van Der Klaauw,... written by Cornelis Jakob Van Der Klaauw and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Habitat Selection in Birds

Author : Martin L. Cody
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0080917356
Total Pages : 579 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Habitat Selection in Birds written by Martin L. Cody and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 1987-07-09 with total page 579 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book is divided into several parts. An introductory chapter serves to make the reader aware of the diversity of the subject of habitat selection in birds. Many if the various aspects of habitat selection introduced in the first chapter are developed in subsequent chapters, and thus it serves to some extent as an overview of the subject and as a "lead-in" to subsequent work.

The Explosion of Life Forms

Author :
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119818435
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (198 download)

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Download or read book The Explosion of Life Forms written by and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2021-03-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the essential characteristics of living beings is the explosion of variety in their forms that is intrinsically linked to the diversity of the environments they have adapted to. This book, the result of collaboration between international specialists, analyzes the multiplicity of these morphologies. It explores the origin of forms, their role in defining living things, and the relationship between form and function. It exposes the role of genes and epigenetics and examines the forms of bacteria, protists and plants. The Explosion of Life Forms also studies the memory of animals and their sensory processes, the forms of robots (built in the image of living things), and medical technologies aimed at restoring damaged living forms. Finally, this work questions a common principle of construction in the diversity of forms, as well as the idea of an abandonment of the form, a possible hidden defect of some modern philosophies.

Experimental Morphology

Author : Charles Benedict Davenport
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.A/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Experimental Morphology written by Charles Benedict Davenport and published by . This book was released on 1899 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Ecological Studies and Reviews

Author : Cornelius J. van der Klaauw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 111 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Ecological Studies and Reviews written by Cornelius J. van der Klaauw and published by . This book was released on 1948 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bat Ecology

Author : Thomas H. Kunz
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 0226462072
Total Pages : 799 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Bat Ecology written by Thomas H. Kunz and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 799 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent years researchers have discovered that bats play key roles in many ecosystems as insect predators, seed dispersers, and pollinators. Bats also display astonishing ecological and evolutionary diversity and serve as important models for studies of a wide variety of topics, including food webs, biogeography, and emerging diseases. In Bat Ecology, world-renowned bat scholars present an up-to-date, comprehensive, and authoritative review of this ongoing research. The first part of the book covers the life history and behavioral ecology of bats, from migration to sperm competition and natural selection. The next section focuses on functional ecology, including ecomorphology, feeding, and physiology. In the third section, contributors explore macroecological issues such as the evolution of ecological diversity, range size, and infectious diseases (including rabies) in bats. A final chapter discusses conservation challenges facing these fascinating flying mammals. Bat Ecology is the most comprehensive state-of-the-field collection for scientists and researchers. Contributors: John D. Altringham, Robert M. R. Barclay, Tenley M. Conway, Elizabeth R. Dumont, Peggy Eby, Abigail C. Entwistle, Theodore H. Fleming, Patricia W. Freeman, Lawrence D. Harder, Gareth Jones, Linda F. Lumsden, Gary F. McCracken, Sharon L. Messenger, Bruce D. Patterson, Paul A. Racey, Jens Rydell, Charles E. Rupprecht, Nancy B. Simmons, Jean S. Smith, John R. Speakman, Richard D. Stevens, Elizabeth F. Stockwell, Sharon M. Swartz, Donald W. Thomas, Otto von Helversen, Gerald S. Wilkinson, Michael R. Willig, York Winter

Studies in the Morphology, Taxonomy and Ecology of the Peridiniales

Author : Herbert W. Graham
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Studies in the Morphology, Taxonomy and Ecology of the Peridiniales written by Herbert W. Graham and published by . This book was released on 1942 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Morphology, Molecules, Evolution and Phylogeny in Polychaeta and Related Taxa

Author : Universität Osnabrück
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1402032404
Total Pages : 391 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Morphology, Molecules, Evolution and Phylogeny in Polychaeta and Related Taxa written by Universität Osnabrück and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-03-30 with total page 391 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.