Animal Physiology: Adaptation and Environment - Rilegato

Schmidt-Nielsen, Knut

Rilegato

ISBN 10: 0521570980 ISBN 13: 9780521570985

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 1997

Riassunto

How do dolphins catch fish in murky water? Why do moths drink from puddles? How do birds' eggs breathe? How do animals work? In this revised and updated edition of the acclaimed text Animal Physiology, the answers are revealed. In clear and stimulating style, Knut Schmidt-Nielsen introduces and develops the fundamental principles of animal physiology according to major environmental features - oxygen, food and energy, temperature, and water. The structure of the book is unchanged from the previous edition, but every chapter has been updated to take into account recent developments, with numerous new references and figures. Animal Physiology is suitable as a text for undergraduate and beginning graduate courses in physiology. As with previous editions, students, teachers as well as researchers will find this book a valuable and enjoyable companion to course work and research.

Su questo libro

Recensione:

'... a really excellent book.' Nature

'... highly acclaimed undergraduate textbook.' Nature

'... a delight to read ... a superb text.' American Scientist

'... an admirable text ... compulsive reading for the physiologist and ecologist alike.' The Biologist

Descrizione del libro:

The new edition of this acclaimed textbook is an essential guide to how animals work. Completely updated, with new references and figures, the fundamental principles of animal physiology are clearly illustrated. A stimulating text for all undergraduate and graduate students of animal physiology.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0521570980
• ISBN 13: 9780521570985
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 5
• Numero di pagine: 617