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Size and Scaling in Primate Biology
William J. . Ed(S): Jungers
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Paperback. Editor(s): Jungers, William J. Series: Advances in Primatology. Num Pages: 492 pages, biography. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSC; PSV. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 777.
In very general terms, "scaling" can be defined as the structural and func tional consequences of differences in size (or scale) among organisms of more or less similar design. Interest in certain aspects of body size and scaling in primate biology (e. g. , relative brain size) dates to the turn of the century, and scientific debate and dialogue on numerous aspects of this general subject have continued to be a primary concern of primatologists, physical an thropologists, and other vertebrate biologists up to the present. Indeed, the intensity and scope of such research on primates have grown enormously in ... Read more
In very general terms, "scaling" can be defined as the structural and func tional consequences of differences in size (or scale) among organisms of more or less similar design. Interest in certain aspects of body size and scaling in primate biology (e. g. , relative brain size) dates to the turn of the century, and scientific debate and dialogue on numerous aspects of this general subject have continued to be a primary concern of primatologists, physical an thropologists, and other vertebrate biologists up to the present. Indeed, the intensity and scope of such research on primates have grown enormously in ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
492
Condition
New
Series
Advances in Primatology
Number of Pages
492
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9781489936493
SKU
V9781489936493
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