The Physiology of the Compound Eyes of Insects and Crustaceans - A Study (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989)

Exner's classic monograph describes the basic optical mechanisms in operation in compound eyes and, despite the passage of time, still remains a definitive work. Although his findings were seriously questioned during the modern revival of interest in compound eyes, all his major discoveries have now been validated. The principle of the lens cylinder and the elucidation of the mechanics of apposition and superposition optics are amongst his outstanding contributions. It also includes a broad survey of the optics and anatomy of the eyes of many insect and crustacean species, and the first explanation for the phenomena of pseudopupils and eyeglow. It has been faithfully translated from the original with annotations to aid the reader. The new edition, with a foreword by the late Karl von Frisch, also includes a concise illustrated appendix summarizing present knowledge of optical mechanisms in compound eyes and a useful bibliography.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag
Country of origin:	Germany
Release date:	December 2011
First published:	1989
Foreword by:	Karl V Frisch
Translators:	Roger C Hardie
Notes by:	Roger C Hardie
Authors:	Sigmund Exner
Dimensions:	244 x 170 x 11mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	177
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1989
ISBN-13:	978-3-642-83597-1
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Life sciences: general issues > Neurosciences Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Zoology & animal sciences > General
LSN:	3-642-83597-X
Barcode:	9783642835971

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