The Evolution of Feathers : From Their Origin to the Present /

Feathers are one of the most unique characteristics of modern birds and represent the most complex and colourful type of skin derivate within vertebrates, while also fulfilling various biological roles, including flight, thermal insulation, display, and sensory function. For years it was generally a...

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Corporate Author:	SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors:	Foth, Christian (Editor), Rauhut, Oliver W. M. (Editor)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2020.
Edition:	1st ed. 2020.
Series:	Fascinating Life Sciences,
Subjects:	Evolutionary biology. Paleontology . Animal anatomy. Vertebrates. Animal ecology. Animal physiology. Evolutionary Biology. Paleontology. Animal Anatomy / Morphology / Histology. Animal Ecology. Animal Physiology. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book