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Ecophysiology of Desert Arthropods and Reptiles

BuchKartoniert, Paperback
203 Seiten
Englisch
Springererschienen am13.12.2011Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
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. Seasonal activity and phenology are described, adaptations for burrowing, the avoidance of enemies, and defence, are also outlined.mehr

Produkt

KlappentextEcophysiology 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. Seasonal activity and phenology are described, adaptations for burrowing, the avoidance of enemies, and defence, are also outlined.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-3-642-75339-8
ProduktartBuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Verlag
Erscheinungsjahr2011
Erscheinungsdatum13.12.2011
AuflageSoftcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1991
ReiheAdaptations of Desert Organisms
Seiten203 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
IllustrationenX, 203 p.
Artikel-Nr.18232528

Inhalt/Kritik

Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Introduction.- 2 The Deserts of the World and Their Faunas.- 2.1 Classification of Deserts.- 2.2 Precipitation and Moisture.- 2.3 Exposure.- 2.4 Parallel Evolution, Convergence and Ecological Equivalents.- 2.5 Energy Flow.- 2.6 Trophic Level Patterns of Process-Functioning.- 2.7 Moisture-Associated Patterns of Process-Functioning.- 2.8 Field Metabolic Rates.- 2.9 Conclusions.- 3 Avoidance of Environmental Extremes.- 3.1 Introduction.- 3.2 Desert Microclimates.- 3.3 Circadian Locomotory Rhythms.- 3.4 Seasonal Rhythms in Locomotory Activity.- 3.5 Social Behaviour.- 3.6 Conclusions.- 4 Thermal Regulation and Control.- 4.1 Introduction.- 4.2 Behavioural Thermoregulation.- 4.3 Thermal Tolerance.- 4.4 Thermal Control.- 4.5 Responses to Ultraviolet Radiation.- 4.6 The Mechanism of Heat Death.- 4.7 Conclusions.- 5 Water Balance and Nitrogenous Excretion.- 5.1 Introduction.- 5.2 Evaporative Water Loss.- 5.3 Excretory Water Loss.- 5.4 Osmoregulation.- 5.5 Behavioural Regulation of Water Loss.- 5.6 Water Uptake.- 5.7 Conclusions.- 6 Seasonal Activity and Phenology.- 6.1 Introduction.- 6.2 The Arthropods of Temporary Rain Pools.- 6.3 Flooding.- 6.4 Diapause, Aestivation and Seasonal Patterns of Activity.- 6.5 Phenology of Reproduction.- 6.6 Conclusions.- 7 Adaptations for Burrowing in Sand, Avoidance of Enemies and Defence.- 7.1 Introduction.- 7.2 Burrowing.- 7.3 Sand Swimming and Sand Running.- 7.4 Adaptive Colouration.- 7.5 Defences.- 7.6 Conclusions.- 8 Interspecific Relationships, Feeding Specializations and Species Diversity.- 8.1 Introduction.- 8.2 Food Selection and Consumption.- 8.3 Feeding Specializations.- 8.4 Species Diversity and Competition.- 8.5 Interacting Factors.- 8.6 Conclusions.- 9 Final Conclusions.- References.mehr