Ecophysiology of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments
| Author | : Michael Warburg |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 194 |
| Release | : 2012-12-06 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783642603570 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3642603572 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (70 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Ecophysiology of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments by : Michael Warburg
Download or read book Ecophysiology of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments written by Michael Warburg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A description of the structural and functional adaptations of the key organs such as skin, kidneys, bladder, lungs and ovaries, with special emphasis placed on physiological adaptations: water, electrolyte, nitrogen, and thermal balance and their endocrine control. One whole chapter devoted to ecological aspects covers such exciting topics as development and metamorphosis, larval competition for food resources, and reproductive strategies.
