Functional Morphology of the Vertebrate Respiratory Systems
J.N. Maina(Author)
Science Publishers,U.S.
Published on 1. January 2002
Book
Hardback
190 pages
978-1-57808-253-7 (ISBN)
Description
An account of the different morphologies of vertebrate respiratory organs and structures. It explains the essence of different functional designs and strategies that have adaptively developed for the acquisition of molecular oxygen and elimination of carbon dioxide. The origins of the various respiratory systems are presented and debated from evolutionary, phylogenetic, behavioural and ecological perspectives. The book carefully outlines the interactions between the environment (the physical realm) and evolution and adaptation (the biological domain) that have set the composition and patterning of extant animal life.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Enfield
United States
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Inc
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
6 colour plates
Dimensions
Height: 300 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
895 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-57808-253-7 (9781578082537)
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