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Behavioural Adaptations of Desert Animals (Adaptations of Desert Organisms)
Giovanni Costa
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Paperback. Series: Adaptations of Desert Organisms. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAF; PSV; RNK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 314.
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.
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.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1995
Publisher
Springer
Condition
New
Series
Adaptations of Desert Organisms
Number of Pages
198
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642793585
SKU
V9783642793585
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