Detalls del llibre
There is often confusion over the meaning and usage of terms such as efficiency, economy, effectiveness, optimization, and perfection in biology. This book defines and discusses these concepts within a broad evolutionary perspective and considers how evolutionary pressures can affect the economy and efficiency of animals. Chapters consider biomaterials, skeletal systems, muscular function, aquatic and terrestrial locomotion, and cardiovascular systems. The result is a book of interest to all biologists, particularly those working in the field of comparative physiology and evolutionary biology.
Llegir més - ISBN13 9780521019064
- ISBN10 0521019060
- Pàgines 200
- Any Edició 2005
- Fecha de publicación 08/09/2005
- Idioma Alemany, Francès



