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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 June 2012
      24 April 2003
      ISBN:
      9780511840906
      9780521817974
      9780521521093
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511840906
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.61kg, 300 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.48kg, 300 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Life Sciences, Ecology and Conservation, Zoology
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    Ecophysiology attempts to clarify the role and importance of physiological processes, such as digestion and respiration, in the ecological relations of species in their natural habitats. The basic principles and methods that are central to any ecophysiological study are outlined and discussed, including animal capture, blood collection, and the measurement of plasma components and hormone levels. Attention is paid to animal welfare and ethical considerations, and the question of stress and how to identify its presence in animals in their natural environment is approached through a series of case studies. Examples are given from a wide range of vertebrates living in deserts, cold climates and oceans, and recent findings on the physiological adaptations of Antarctic birds and mammals are a highlight of the book. This textbook will provide an introduction to the study of ecophysiology for advanced undergraduates and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in ecology, biodiversity and conservation.

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    "This is a well-written, concise, inexpensive, and practical book that will be of value to all ecophysiological researchers. It will also assist those involved in wildlife management, as the techniques covered in this volume are becoming increasingly common in the field." The Quarterly Review of Biology

    "This book serves its purpose well--it provides an excellent introduction to the science and methodology of ecophysiology. It will be an important asset to students and beginning practitioners of this important scientific discipline. Highly recommended." Choice

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