Ecophysiology of Desert Arthropods and Reptiles
Authors: Cloudsley-Thompson, John L.
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Ecophysiology of Desert Arthropods and Reptiles starts with a new classification of the world's deserts, based upon the type of precipitation and the effect on their faunas of arthropods and reptiles. This is followed by an account of microclimates and the avoidance of environmental extremes. Whereas thermoregulation is primarily behavioural, responses to water shortage are largely physiological. Seasonal activity and phenology are described, adaptations for burrowing, the avoidance of enemies, and defence, are also outlined. A comparative account of interspecific relationships, feeding specializations, and species diversity in the two taxa is described. The purpose of the book is to provide a new and up-to-date analysis that will stimulate further research along these lines.
- Table of contents (9 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-3
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The Deserts of the World and Their Faunas
Pages 4-28
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Avoidance of Environmental Extremes
Pages 29-51
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Thermal Regulation and Control
Pages 52-79
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Water Balance and Nitrogenous Excretion
Pages 80-101
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Table of contents (9 chapters)
Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Ecophysiology of Desert Arthropods and Reptiles
- Authors
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- John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
- Series Title
- Adaptations of Desert Organisms
- Copyright
- 1991
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- Copyright Holder
- Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-642-75337-4
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-642-75337-4
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-642-75339-8
- Series ISSN
- 1430-9432
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- X, 203
- Topics
