Constructional Morphology and Evolution /

Constructional morphology explains features of organisms from a constructional and functional point of view. By means of physical analysis it explains the operational aspects of organic structures - how they can perform the activities organisms are expected to fulfil in order to survive in their env...

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Main Author: Schmidt-Kittler, Norbert
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Vogel, Klaus
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 1991.
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Summary:Constructional morphology explains features of organisms from a constructional and functional point of view. By means of physical analysis it explains the operational aspects of organic structures - how they can perform the activities organisms are expected to fulfil in order to survive in their environment. Constructional morphology also explains options and constraints during the evolution determined by internal constructional needs, ontogenetic demands, inherited organizational preconditions and environmental clues.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xi, 409 pages 147 illustrations)
ISBN:9783642761560 (electronic bk.)
3642761569 (electronic bk.)