Explore how the world around us shapes animal life, from light and heat to water and air.
This classic study collects evidence on how nonliving surroundings influence the growth, behavior, and distribution of animals. It combines physiological and ecological perspectives to show how factors like food, climate, and habitat structure guide life in the natural world. Rich with observations and experiments, the work aims to illuminate universal patterns that endure across species.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a seminal work in evolutionary biology, especially relevant to modern zoology. This text proposes that morphological and physiological traits can be used to both outline an animalâs genealogy and describe how it has adapted to its current habitat. The author argues that morphological traits, which have been preserved by transmission through successive generations, and physiological characteristics, which have been developed to suit an animalâs environment, can be distinguished and differentiated. From there, the author uses examples to show how traits that have originated by adaptation, and thus were initially worthless for determining the afnities of animals, assume importance when used to compare the broader systematic scale. The author concludes that all parts of the animal body, previously regarded as morphological characters, must nevertheless have a certain functional value and physiological activity, arguing that these characters may determine the types of form in whole classes, orders, or families. This expansive work has had a far-reaching influence on modern zoology, helping to establish it as an equal to other sciences, and remains an important read for those seeking to understand the development of animals. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330228876_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330228876
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 498 pages. 8.98x5.98x1.06 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330228871
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Vendeur : AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, Allemagne
Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. Neuware. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330228876
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 498 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25802626/2
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