Ecophysiology of the Camelidae and Desert Ruminants /
The first volume in the series Adaptations of Desert Organisms covers physiological adaptations of domestic and wild animals to the harsh desert environment in a comparative manner, describing the different mechanisms adopted by animals to overcome the stresses and strains imposed by heat and aridit...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg :
Springer Berlin Heidelberg,
1989.
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| Series: | Adaptations of desert organisms.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | The first volume in the series Adaptations of Desert Organisms covers physiological adaptations of domestic and wild animals to the harsh desert environment in a comparative manner, describing the different mechanisms adopted by animals to overcome the stresses and strains imposed by heat and aridity. Thermoregulation and water economy are considered in detail while also examining nutritional requirements and peculiarities of the digestive systems. This is a thorough and up-to-date analysis and review of the literature allowing readers to gain an insight and understanding of the ecophysiological adaptations that have developed in both domesticated and wild ruminants in order to survive and reproduce in the desert environment. |
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| Item Description: | Electronic resource. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (x, 120 pages 37 illustrations) |
| ISBN: | 9783642744839 (electronic bk.) 3642744834 (electronic bk.) |