Vertebrate Ecophysiology: An Introduction to its Principles and Applications - Hardcover

Bradshaw, Don

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521817978 ISBN 13: 9780521817974

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes, such as digestion and respiration, in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. The basic principles and methods that are central to any ecophysiological study are outlined and discussed, including animal capture, blood collection, and the measurement of plasma components and hormone levels. Attention is paid to animal welfare and ethical considerations, and the question of stress and how to identify its presence in animals in their natural environment is approached through a series of case studies. Examples are given from a wide range of vertebrates living in deserts, cold climates and oceans, and recent findings on the physiological adaptations of Antarctic birds and mammals are a highlight of the book. This textbook will provide an introduction to the study of ecophysiology for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in ecology, biodiversity and conservation.

About this title

About the Author

Don Bradshaw is Professor of Zoology at The University of Western Australia, Perth.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521817978
• ISBN 13: 9780521817974
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300