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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Good+. Oversized hardcover, 496 pages, NOT ex-library. Weight 1135g. Owner's name handwritten inside the front board. Interior is clean, bright, with unmarked text, free of stamps. Small grubby marks on page edges externally. Boards show faint sunning, numerous tiny sharp marks on the rear panel. Issued without a dust jacket. -- An in-depth exploration of the mechanisms and evolutionary significance of animal communication, this comprehensive volume delves into the various forms and functions of signals used by animals to convey information. Covering visual, auditory, chemical, and tactile signals, the book examines how these signals are designed and the ecological and evolutionary pressures that shape them. It also discusses the role of signaling in mating, predator-prey interactions, social hierarchy, and cooperation. Rich with examples from diverse species, this work is essential for students, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of animal behavior and communication.…