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This volume examines the extent to which the design and function of terrestrial and aquatic animals are determined by the physicochemical properties of the media in which they live. The topic is addressed from the viewpoint of scientists representing a variety of disciplines and approaches. Anatomists, biochemists, biophysicists, physiologists and zoologists each contribute their perspectives. The general topics examined include: respiration; acid base balance; osmoregulation; water and ionic exchanges; nutrient acquisition and absorption; nitrogen and sulfur metabolism; locomotion; sensory information and behaviour; energy metabolism; and temperature and evolution. Four or five papers deal with each of these general topics.

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Author:   Pierre Dejours ,  Liana Bolis ,  C. Richard Taylor ,  Ewald R. Weibel
Publisher:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint:   Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition:   1987 ed.
Volume:   9
Dimensions:   Width: 17.00cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 25.00cm
Weight:   1.230kg
ISBN:  

9780387965154

ISBN 10:   0387965157
Pages:   556
Publication Date:   27 July 1987
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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