Introduction To Environmental Physiology

Author : Pat Willmer,Graham Stone,Ian Johnston
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781444309225

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Environmental Physiology of Animals by Pat Willmer,Graham Stone,Ian Johnston Pdf

The new and updated edition of this accessible text provides a comprehensive overview of the comparative physiology of animals within an environmental context. Includes two brand new chapters on Nerves and Muscles and the Endocrine System. Discusses both comparative systems physiology and environmental physiology. Analyses and integrates problems and adaptations for each kind of environment: marine, seashore and estuary, freshwater, terrestrial and parasitic. Examines mechanisms and responses beyond physiology. Applies an evolutionary perspective to the analysis of environmental adaptation. Provides modern molecular biology insights into the mechanistic basis of adaptation, and takes the level of analysis beyond the cell to the membrane, enzyme and gene. Incorporates more varied material from a wide range of animal types, with less of a focus purely on terrestrial reptiles, birds and mammals and rather more about the spectacularly successful strategies of invertebrates. A companion site for this book with artwork for downloading is available at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/willmer/

Author : W. B. Vernberg,F. J. Vernberg
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 351 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642653346

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Environmental Physiology of Marine Animals by W. B. Vernberg,F. J. Vernberg Pdf

Within recent years man has become increasingly aware of the disastrous environmental changes that he has introduced, and therefore society is now more concerned about understanding the adaptations organisms have evolved in order to survive and flourish in their environment. Because much of the information pertaining to this subject is scattered in various journals or special symposia proceedings, our purpose in writing this book is to bring together in a college-and graduate-student text the principal concepts of the environmental physiology of the animals that inhabit one of the major realms of the earth, the sea. Our book is not meant to be a definitive treatise on the physiological adap tation of the animals that inhabit the marine environment. Instead, we have tried to highlight some of the physiological mechanisms through which these animals have been able to meet the challenges of their environment. We have not written this book for anyone particular scientific discipline; rather, we hope that it will have an interdisciplinary appeal. It is meant to be both a reference text and a text for teaching senior undergraduate and graduate courses in marine biology, physiological ecology of marine animals, and envi ronmental physiology of marine animals.

Author : R. J. Collier,J. L. Collier
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2012-02-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813811765

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Environmental Physiology of Livestock by R. J. Collier,J. L. Collier Pdf

Environmental stress is one of the most significant factors affecting livestock performance and health, and it is only expected to increase with effects of global warming. Environmental Physiology of Livestock brings together the latest research on environmental physiology, summarizing progress in the field and providing directions for future research. Recent developments in estimating heat stress loads are discussed, as well as key studies in metabolism, reproduction, and genetic expressions. Environmental Physiology of Livestock begins with a survey of current heat indexing tools, highlighting recent discoveries in animal physiology, changes in productivity levels, and new technologies available to better estimate stress response. Using this synopsis as a point of orientation, later chapters hone in on major effects of heat stress, including changing metabolic pathways and nutrient requirements, endocrine regulation of acclimation to environmental stress, and reduced reproductive performance. The text concludes with a thorough discussion of environmental effects on gene expressions, providing important insight for future breeding practices. Environmental Physiology of Livestock is a globally contributed volume and a key resource for animal science researchers, geneticists, and breeders.

Author : Alastair Fitter,Robert K. M. Hay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 423 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Science
ISBN : 0122577647

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Environmental Physiology of Plants by Alastair Fitter,Robert K. M. Hay Pdf

Plant growth; The influence of the environment; Population responses; Adaptability and adaptedness; The acquisition of resources; Energy and carbon; Mineral nutrients; Water; Responses to environmental stress; Temperature; Ionic toxicity; Gaseous toxicity; Interactions between organisms; An ecological perspective.

Author : G. Edgar Folk (Jr.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1014536484

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Introduction to Environmental Physiology by G. Edgar Folk (Jr.) Pdf

Author : George Edgar Folk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1966
Category : Adaptation (Physiology)
ISBN : 0812100875

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Introduction to Environmental Physiology by George Edgar Folk Pdf

Covers biological rhythms, temperature regulation, responses to cold, heat, low and high pressure, hibernation.

Author : Brian Eddy,Richard D. Handy
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199540952

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Ecological and Environmental Physiology of Fishes by Brian Eddy,Richard D. Handy Pdf

Fish have evolved to colonise almost every type of aquatic habitat and today they are a hugely diverse group of over 25,000 species. This title presents a current and comprehensive overview of fish physiology to demonstrate how living fish function in their environment.

Author : Michael Tipton,Mike Tipton,Igor Mekjavic,Mark Hetherington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-15
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0415491002

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Human Environmental Physiology by Michael Tipton,Mike Tipton,Igor Mekjavic,Mark Hetherington Pdf

Most of the Earth’s surface is covered by water, desert, ice or mountains. Thus for humans (a sub-tropical, low altitude, air-breathing animal) most of the planet represents a hostile environment. This important new book presents an in-depth introduction to human physiological and psychological responses to extreme environments, as well as methods for selecting, preparing and protecting individuals that enter those environments. Drawing on a wide range of cutting edge scientific sources, including the latest research in molecular biology, the book examines human responses to short and long term exposure to heat, cold air and water, pressure, altitude, microgravity and environmental pollution. Each section contains a detailed introduction to the core science, outlines the typical hazards associated with each environment and includes recommendations for mitigating decrements in performance and threats to life – such as acclimatization and protective clothing. The book also traces an important evolutionary theme, explaining the physiological implications of mankind’s migration from sub-tropical origins to all corners of the planet and into space. Human Environmental Physiology contains case studies, data, summaries and illustrations throughout, as well as an appendix outlining the most important methodologies and techniques employed in environmental research. It is essential reading for all students and researchers working in sport and exercise, physiology, medicine or biomedical science.

Author : Ferenc Obál,G. Benedek (medycyna)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9630526913

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Environmental Physiology by Ferenc Obál,G. Benedek (medycyna) Pdf

Author : George Edgar Folk
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015011294546

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Textbook of Environmental Physiology by George Edgar Folk Pdf

Author : J. Bligh,Alister Gordon Macdonald
Publisher : Halsted Press
Page : 474 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Science
ISBN : UCSD:31822011996691

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Environmental Physiology of Animals by J. Bligh,Alister Gordon Macdonald Pdf

Author : N. Balfour Slonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 604 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 1974
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39076006451251

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Environmental Physiology by N. Balfour Slonim Pdf

Author : Hanns-Christian Gunga
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-10-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128159439

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Human Physiology in Extreme Environments by Hanns-Christian Gunga Pdf

Human Physiology in Extreme Environments, Second Edition, offers evidence on how human biology and physiology is affected by extreme environments, also highlighting technological innovations that allow us to adapt and regulate environments. Covering a broad range of extreme environments, including high altitude, underwater, tropical climates, desert climates, arctic climates and space travel, the book also includes case studies that can be used to illustrate practical application. Graduate students, medical students and researchers will find this to be an interesting, informative and useful resource for human physiology, environmental physiology and medical studies. Includes coverage of current global challenges and their consequences on human physiology and performance Presents human physiological challenges in extreme environments Provides an excellent source of information on paleontological and anthropological aspects Offers practical medical and scientific uses of current concepts

Author : Neil Willey
Publisher : Garland Science
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781315616865

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Environmental Plant Physiology by Neil Willey Pdf

Environmental Plant Physiology focuses on the physiology of plant-environment interactions, revealing plants as the key terrestrial intersection of the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and geosphere. It provides a contemporary understanding of the topic by focusing on some of humankind's fundamental biological, agricultural and environmental challenges. Its chapters identify thirteen key environmental variables, grouping them into resources, stressors and pollutants, and leading the reader through how they challenge plants and how plants respond at molecular, physiological, whole plant and ecological levels. The importance of taking account of spatial and temporal dimensions of environmental change in order to understand plant function is emphasised. The book uses a mixture of ecological, environmental and agricultural examples throughout in order to provide a holistic view of the topic suitable for a contemporary student audience. Each chapter uses a novel stress response hierarchy to integrate plant responses across spatial and temporal scales in an easily digestible framework.

Author : Philip Carew Withers,Christine E. Cooper,Shane K. Maloney,Francisco Bozinovic,Ariovaldo P. Cruz-Neto
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199642717

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Ecological and Environmental Physiology of Mammals by Philip Carew Withers,Christine E. Cooper,Shane K. Maloney,Francisco Bozinovic,Ariovaldo P. Cruz-Neto Pdf

Mammals are the so-called "pinnacle" group of vertebrates, successfully colonising virtually all terrestrial environments as well as the air (bats) and sea (especially pinnipeds and cetaceans). How mammals function and survive in these diverse environments has long fascinated mammologists, comparative physiologists and ecologists. Ecological and Environmental Physiology of Mammals explores the physiological mechanisms and evolutionary necessities that have made the spectacular adaptation of mammals possible. It summarises our current knowledge of the complex and sophisticated physiological approaches that mammals have for survival in a wide variety of ecological and environmental contexts: terrestrial, aerial, and aquatic. The authors have a strong comparative and quantitative focus in their broad approach to exploring mammal ecophysiology. As with other books in the Ecological and Environmental Physiology Series, the emphasis is on the unique physiological characteristics of mammals, their adaptations to extreme environments, and current experimental techniques and future research directions are also considered. This accessible text is suitable for graduate level students and researchers in the fields of mammalian comparative physiology and physiological ecology, including specialist courses in mammal ecology. It will also be of value and use to the many professional mammologists requiring a concise overview of the topic.