Animal athletes : an ecological and evolutionary approach

Animal athletes : an ecological and evolutionary approach / Duncan J. Irschick, Timothy E. Higham.

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.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Irschick, Duncan J. (Author), Higham, Timothy E. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2016.
Edition:First edition.
Subjects:
Animal ecology.
Evolution (Biology)
Vertebrates.
Vertebrata (subphylum)
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > General.
Animal ecology
Vertebrates
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Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 255 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191074929
0191074926
0191817481
9780191817489
Language:English.
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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