Vertebrate Ecophysiology
An Introduction to its Principles and Applications
- Author: Don Bradshaw, University of Western Australia, Perth
- Date Published: April 2003
- availability: Available
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521521093
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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.
Read more- The first textbook for students studying ecophysiology
- Describes how to study the physiology of animals living naturally in their environment
- Shows how to identify stress in free-ranging animals and measure its impact on the wellbeing of the animal
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- Date Published: April 2003
- format: Paperback
- isbn: 9780521521093
- length: 300 pages
- dimensions: 226 x 152 x 13 mm
- weight: 0.48kg
- contains: 85 b/w illus. 29 tables
- availability: Available
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Homeostasis: a fundamental organising paradigm in ecophysiology
2. Stress - the concept and the reality
3. Basic methods used in ecophysiological studies
4. Turnover methodology - theory and practice
5. Case studies of stress - incidence and intensity
6. Survival in deserts
7. Torpor and hibernation in cold climates
8. Marine birds and mammals
9. Conclusion.Instructors have used or reviewed this title for the following courses
- Physiological Ecology
- Physiological and Behavioral Ecology
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