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Description for Barnacles
Hardback. By interpreting the anatomy, morphology and physiology of barnacles within an evolutionary context, this book offers insights into the biological adaptation and development of these organisms. Particular attention is paid to the diversity of barnacle feeding and reproductive adaptations. Num Pages: 369 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSVT5; TVT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 22. Weight in Grams: 703.
A great deal is now known about the functional organization, physiology, reproduction, and development of barnacles. For the first time, this book brings to bear all aspects of this knowledge on our interpretation of the dynamics of barnacle evolution relating them to the fossil history and biogeography of the group.
A great deal is now known about the functional organization, physiology, reproduction, and development of barnacles. For the first time, this book brings to bear all aspects of this knowledge on our interpretation of the dynamics of barnacle evolution relating them to the fossil history and biogeography of the group.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1993
Publisher
Chapman and Hall United Kingdom
Number of pages
369
Condition
New
Number of Pages
357
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780412444203
SKU
V9780412444203
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for Barnacles
The book is well written and the numerous illustrations, which show exceptionally fine details, are excellent...The book will be of great value to marine biologists who wish to initiate studies on the biology and control of biofoulers and can also serve as a reference book for undergraduates interested in the study of ... Read more