Allometry of Growth & Reproduction - Softcover

Reiss

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521423589 ISBN 13: 9780521423588

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

Synopsis

The technique of allometry investigates the effects of size on such variables as food intake, energy requirements, growth rates and age at first reproduction. This book brings together much of what is known about the consequences of size and provides a new and mathematically rigorous framework within which many quantitative predictions are made and tested using published and unpublished data. Explanations are proposed for many previously unexplained phenomena such as why in some species females are thousands of times heavier than males, whereas in no species are males more than about eight times heavier than females. The models presented afford a synthesis of the effects of size and open up pathways for further theoretical investigation and experimental testing. Care has been taken to give verbal presentations of all the mathematical conclusions to ensure that the text is widely intelligible.

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'It is both useful and stimulating and merits greater accessibility.' Journal of Biological Education

'... a generally very fine book.' Biologist

'... Reiss achieves a rare balance in illuminating his subject without unnecessary complication.' Journal of Natural History

Book Description

The technique of allometry investigates the effects of size on such variables as food intake, energy requirements, growth rates and age at first reproduction. This book brings together much of what is known about the consequences of size and provides a mathematically rigorous framework with which many quantitative predictions are made and tested using published and unpublished data.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521423589
• ISBN 13: 9780521423588
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 200