Diving and asphyxia: a comparative study of animals and man
Auteur :
Elsner, Robert / Gooden, Brett
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9780521112895
Date de publication :
4 juin 2009
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 x 1,1 cm
Poids :
240 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
First printed in 1983, this book concerns the comparative physiological adaptations of vertebrate animals, especially mammals, to cessation of breathing. These adaptations were originally identified in species living in aquatic habitats. The book's purpose is to acquaint its readers with some advances resulting from research in this field.