| Processing of Environmental Information in Vertebrates Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Stetson, Milton H. (Editor), Binkley, S. (Contribution by), Brown, C. L. (Contribution by) |
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ISBN: 1461283280 ISBN-13: 9781461283287 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $161.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: September 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Zoology - General - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology |
| Dewey: 596.018 |
| Series: Proceedings in Life Sciences |
| Physical Information: 0.58" H x 6.69" W x 9.61" (0.98 lbs) 261 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In just one concise and lucidly written volume a multitude of topics is covered introducing the results of extensive research on the processing of environmental information in vertebrates. Practical examples are provided to illustrate points made in the text. Many factors, both from the external environment and from within the animals own cells or tissue makeup can directly serve as a pressure to elicit physiological and/or behavioral responses in the organisms studied. Light intensity, photoperiod, circadian rhythms, seasonal variation and daylenght, just to name a few, are among the environmental factors that are correlated in these studies to behavioral or hormonal changes, organ function, and reproduction. This work will serve as a guidebook and easy reference source for students and research professionals in physiology, endocrinology, comparative zoology, and veterinary science. |