Colonisation of land, the: origins and adaptations of terrestrial animals
Auteur :
Little, Colin
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521106832
Date de publication :
2 avr. 2009
Dimensions :
29,7 x 21,0 x 1,6 cm
Poids :
730 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
The book traces the ways in which terrestrial animals have evolved from aquatic ancestors and discusses the means by which they are adapted to life on land. The most important physiological adaptations are those involving salt and water balance, the excretion of nitrogen, reproductive mechanisms and the sense organ and these are given priority.