| Description |
x,644 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm |
| Contents |
Sect. A. Basic Principles. 1. The Nature and Levels of Adaptation. 2. Fundamental Mechanisms of Adaptation. 3. The Problems of Size and Scale -- Sect. B. Central Issues in Comparative Physiology. 4. Water, Ions and Osmotic Physiology. 5. Animal Water Balance, Osmoregulation and Excretion. 6. Metabolism and Energy Supply. 7. Respiration and Circulation. 8. Temperature and its Effects -- Sect. C. Coping with the Environment. 9. Marine Life. 10. Shorelines and Estuaries. 11. Fresh Water. 12. Special Aquatic Habitats. 13. Terrestrial Life. 14. Extreme Terrestrial Habitats. 15. Parasitic Habitats |
| Summary |
Covers the basic principles of adaptation and problems of size and scale; tackles the key mechanisms in comparative physiology; and considers in detail how organisms (both vertebrate and invertebrate) cope with particular environments |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Adaptation (Physiology)
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Animal ecophysiology.
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Ecophysiology.
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Physiology, Comparative.
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Adaptation, Physiological.
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Animal Population Groups -- physiology.
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Biological Evolution.
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Environment.
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| Author |
Johnston, Ian A.
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Stone, G.
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| LC no. |
99023146 |
| ISBN |
063203517X (paperback) |
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