Ecological and environmental physiology of mammals /

Mammals are the so-called "pinnacle" group of vertebrates, successfully colonising virtually all terrestrial environments as well as the air (bats) and sea (especially pinnipeds and cetaceans). How mammals function and survive in these diverse environments has long fascinated mammologists,...

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Main Authors: Withers, Philip C., Cooper, Christine E. (Author), Maloney, Shane K. (Author), Bozinovic, Francisco (Author), Cruz-Neto, Ariovaldo P. (Author)
Format: Printed Book
Language:English
Edition:First edition.
Series:Ecological and environmental physiology series ; v. 5.
Subjects:
Mammals > Physiology.
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction to mammals
  • General physiological principles
  • Physiological characteristics of mammals
  • Physiological adaptations to extreme environments
  • Concepts, approaches, techniques, and applications
  • Conclusions and future directions.

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