Vertebrate Ecophysiology
Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes, such as digestion and respiration, in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. The basic principles and methods that are central to any ecophysiological study are outlined and discussed, inclu...
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crcambridgeupr:10.1017/cbo9780511840906 2024-09-15T17:43:13+00:00 Vertebrate Ecophysiology An Introduction to its Principles and Applications Bradshaw, Don 2003 http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511840906 unknown Cambridge University Press https://www.cambridge.org/core/terms ISBN 9780521521093 9780521817974 9780511840906 monograph 2003 crcambridgeupr https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9780511840906 2024-07-31T04:02:39Z Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes, such as digestion and respiration, in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. The basic principles and methods that are central to any ecophysiological study are outlined and discussed, including animal capture, blood collection, and the measurement of plasma components and hormone levels. Attention is paid to animal welfare and ethical considerations, and the question of stress and how to identify its presence in animals in their natural environment is approached through a series of case studies. Examples are given from a wide range of vertebrates living in deserts, cold climates and oceans, and recent findings on the physiological adaptations of Antarctic birds and mammals are a highlight of the book. This textbook will provide an introduction to the study of ecophysiology for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in ecology, biodiversity and conservation. Book Antarc* Antarctic Cambridge University Press |
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Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes, such as digestion and respiration, in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. The basic principles and methods that are central to any ecophysiological study are outlined and discussed, including animal capture, blood collection, and the measurement of plasma components and hormone levels. Attention is paid to animal welfare and ethical considerations, and the question of stress and how to identify its presence in animals in their natural environment is approached through a series of case studies. Examples are given from a wide range of vertebrates living in deserts, cold climates and oceans, and recent findings on the physiological adaptations of Antarctic birds and mammals are a highlight of the book. This textbook will provide an introduction to the study of ecophysiology for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in ecology, biodiversity and conservation. |
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Vertebrate Ecophysiology |
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Vertebrate Ecophysiology |
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Vertebrate Ecophysiology |
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vertebrate ecophysiology |
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Cambridge University Press |
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2003 |
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