Behavioural Adaptations of Desert Animals
Download or Read eBook Behavioural Adaptations of Desert Animals PDF written by Giovanni Costa and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Giovanni Costa |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 205 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783642793561 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3642793568 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (61 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Behavioural Adaptations of Desert Animals by : Giovanni Costa
Book excerpt: After a brief survey of biotopic and vegetational features and an account of the main groups of desert animals, the most unusual patterns of the behaviour of the xerophilous fauna are examined. The importance of the thermohygric regulation and self-protective and locomotor mechanisms to the survival of arid-adapted animals is emphasized and various adaptations in the alimentary, reproductive and social spheres are analyzed. The clear and fluent treatment will awaken the interest of the reading public, from the amateur naturalists to research scientists.
