Ecophysiology of Desert Birds

The scientific study of birds in arid regions has been conducted more or less intensively for about 40 years. This is an appropriate time to draw together the threads of the diverse research on birds living in such an extreme environment.
Topics include:
Desert Avifaunas; Food and Energy; Water - Drinking; Water Regulation; Thermoregulation; Timing of Breeding; Ecology of Breeding.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Gordon L. McLean
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.1996
• EAN: 9783540592693
• ISBN: 978-3-540-59269-3
• Pagine: 181
• Peso: 422 g
• Illustrazioni: w. 69 figs.
• Serie: Adaptations of Desert Organisms
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Biologia > Zoologia