Animal athletes : an ecological and evolutionary approach
Irschick, Duncan J.Author
Higham, Timothy E.Contributor
Higham, Timothy E.Author
The study of performance capacity (defined as the ability of an animal to conduct a key task) holds great interest at both ecological and evolutionary levels. In this book, the topic is addressed using examples from throughout the animal kingdom, identifying common themes that transcend taxonomy.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The study of performance capacity (defined as the ability of an animal to conduct a key task) holds great interest at both ecological and evolutionary levels. In this book, the topic is addressed using examples from throughout the animal kingdom, identifying common themes that transcend taxonomy.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on December 11, 2015).
Animal mechanics
Animal locomotion
Animal ecology
Evolution (Biology)
Vertebrates
Zoology - General
Physiology
Zoology
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Health & Biological Sciences