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Key features: Presents a contemporary snapshot of the mechanisms
underlying the evolution and adaptation of behavior Explores how
genetics, epigenetics, development, and environment shape behavior
Discusses a broad range of behavioral repertoires and responses,
including those related to thermoregulatory, foraging, predatory,
displaying, social and escape strategies. Examines physiological
and sensory mechanisms Covers the effects of various aspects of
global change on behavior, with chapters that focus on the impacts
of climate change on hydroregulatory behavior and behavioral
responses to the effects of habitat alteration resulting from
human-mediated change and colonization by invasive species. Lizards
serve as focal organisms for many of biological questions related
to evolution, ecology, physiology, and morphology. They are studied
at multiple spatial and temporal scales, from the individual to the
community level. This book, authored by expert contributors from
around the world, explores behaviors underlying the evolution and
adaptation of these organisms. It covers conceptual, empirical, and
methodological approaches to the understanding of the role that
natural and sexual selection play in molding the behavioral traits
of lizards. This thorough, illustrated reference should stimulate
discussion of the conceptual and methodological approaches for
studying the behavioral traits of these fascinating and highly
diverse vertebrates.
Featuring in-depth contributions from an international team of
experts, the Biology of Turtles provides the first comprehensive
review of the Testudinata. The book starts with the premise that
the structure of turtles is particularly interesting and best
understood within the context of their development, novelty,
functional diversity, and evolution. It provides a robust
discussion of the development and diversity of the shell. The book
also explores the turtle body plan, its physiological and
ecological consequences, evolutionary novelties, and their
importance. The 200 illustrations found throughout the text enhance
the chapters combine with color illustrations of the development of
the shell, aspects of bone structural diversity, growth, and
skeletochronology, to make this book an unparalleled resource. The
volume concludes with a thoughtful discussion of the more than
century long debate on the origins of turtles and the reasons why
our understanding of the phylogenic origins and evolution of
turtles remains tentative. Currently available books on this
subject are woefully out of date and no overall review of
Testudinata has been undertaken...until now. Each chapter
represents a milestone in synthesizing a wide range of available
information on specific subjects. The book's challenge: look both
inside and outside the shell to build a clearer understanding of
the diversity and evolution of turtles.
Key features: Presents a contemporary snapshot of the mechanisms
underlying the evolution and adaptation of behavior Explores how
genetics, epigenetics, development, and environment shape behavior
Discusses a broad range of behavioral repertoires and responses,
including those related to thermoregulatory, foraging, predatory,
displaying, social and escape strategies. Examines physiological
and sensory mechanisms Covers the effects of various aspects of
global change on behavior, with chapters that focus on the impacts
of climate change on hydroregulatory behavior and behavioral
responses to the effects of habitat alteration resulting from
human-mediated change and colonization by invasive species. Lizards
serve as focal organisms for many of biological questions related
to evolution, ecology, physiology, and morphology. They are studied
at multiple spatial and temporal scales, from the individual to the
community level. This book, authored by expert contributors from
around the world, explores behaviors underlying the evolution and
adaptation of these organisms. It covers conceptual, empirical, and
methodological approaches to the understanding of the role that
natural and sexual selection play in molding the behavioral traits
of lizards. This thorough, illustrated reference should stimulate
discussion of the conceptual and methodological approaches for
studying the behavioral traits of these fascinating and highly
diverse vertebrates.
Domestication of vertebrates is based on the understanding of the
needs of animals in their natural environment. Thus the success of
this domestication throughout human history is largely dependant of
the knowledge of the animal feeding behavior. The aim of this
volume is to provide advanced students and researchers with a
review of current knowledge of feeding in domestic mammals and
birds. The book also presents chapters on feeding behavior in
particular species. The scope is wide, covering not only ruminants,
poultry and pigs, but also more specifically horses, rabbits and
ostrich. Contributors include leading research workers from Europe,
USA, Australia and South Africa.
This book provides students and researchers with reviews of
biological questions related to the evolution of feeding by
vertebrates in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Based on
recent technical developments and novel conceptual approaches, the
book covers functional questions on trophic behavior in nearly all
vertebrate groups including jawless fishes. The book describes
mechanisms and theories for understanding the relationships between
feeding structure and feeding behavior. Finally, the book
demonstrates the importance of adopting an integrative approach to
the trophic system in order to understand evolutionary mechanisms
across the biodiversity of vertebrates.
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