| Description |
xii, 469 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Series |
Oxford biology |
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Environmental and ecological physiology ; v.1 |
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Environmental and ecological physiology ; v.1
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Oxford biology.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. General Physiological Principles -- 3. Specialized Physiological Characteristics of Amphibia -- 4. Physiological Adaptations to Extreme Environments -- 5. Approaches and Techniques -- 6. Conclusions and Future Directions |
| Summary |
"Ecological and Environmental Physiology of Amphibians provides a synthesis of current research on the comparative physiology of amphibians with a particular emphasis on water balance. It adopts a strong environmental perspective and includes a wealth of information on ecology, phylogeny and development. As with other books in the Ecological and Environmental Physiology Series, the emphasis in this book is on the unique physiological characteristics of the amphibians, although the latest experimental techniques and future research directions are also considered. This accessible text is suitable for both graduate students and researchers in the fields of amphibian comparative physiology and physiological ecology, including specialist courses in amphibian ecology. It will also be of value and use to the many professional herpetologists requiring a concise overview of the topic." |
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"This book will benefit graduate level students and researchers in the fields of amphibian comparative physiology and physiological ecology, including specialist courses in amphibian ecology. A secondary market will exist amongst professional herpetologists."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [383]-460) and index |
| Subject |
Amphibians -- Ecology.
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Amphibians -- Ecophysiology.
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| Author |
Hillman, Stanley S.
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| LC no. |
2008032376 |
| ISBN |
9780198570325 (paperback) |
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9780198570318 |
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