Ecological morphology examines the relation between an animal's
anatomy and physiology--its form and function--and how the animal
has evolved in and can inhabit a particular environment. Within the
past few years, research in this relatively new area has exploded.
"Ecological Morphology" is a synthesis of major concepts and a
demonstration of the ways in which this integrative approach can
yield rich and surprising results.
Through this interdisciplinary study, scientists have been able to
understand, for instance, how bat wing design affects habitat use
and bat diet; how the size of a predator affects its ability to
capture and eat certain prey; and how certain mosquitoes have
evolved physiologically and morphologically to tolerate salt-water
habitats. "Ecological Morphology" also covers the history of the
field, the role of the comparative method in studying adaptation,
and the use of data from modern organisms for understanding the
ecology of fossil communities.
This book provides an overview of the achievements and potential of
ecological morphology for all biologists and students interested in
the way animal design, ecology, and evolution interact.
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