Terrestrial Environments
Synopsis
Originally published in 1975 Terrestrial Environments covers the zoogeography and ecology of the main terrestrial environments of the world, including fresh water habitats with emphasis on their fauna. The book also explores climate and vegetation in so far as they affect animal life. Finally, the selective influence of the environment on its fauna is discussed and, conversely, the influence of regulation, a synthesis of these interrelations. Morphological adaptations of the animals inhabiting various types of terrestrial environments are considered in relation to locomotion, feeding, and escape from enemies. Physiological adaptations are also mentioned briefly, and the adaptative importunate of diurnal and seasonal rhythms is stressed.Book details
- Series:
- Routledge Library Editions: Ecology (Book 16)
- Author:
- J.L. Cloudsley-Thompson
- ISBN:
- 9781000699326
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780367353964, 9780367353612, 9780429331183
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Pages:
- 264
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- No
- Date of addition:
- 2020-10-21
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 1975
- Copyright by:
- N/A
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Categories:
- Earth Sciences, Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature