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" Efficiency and economy in animal physiology / "
edited by Robert W. Blake.
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BL
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1031241
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b785611
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| Title & Author
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Efficiency and economy in animal physiology /\ edited by Robert W. Blake.
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| Publication Statement
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Cambridge ;New York :: Cambridge University Press,, 1991.
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| Series Statement
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Cambridge environmental chemistry series
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xii, 187 pages :: illustrations ;; 24 cm
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052140066X
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: 9780521400664
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Based on the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the American Society of Zoologists, held in San Francisco, Dec. 27-30, 1988.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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| Abstract
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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, respiratory and cardiovascular systems. The result is a book of interest to all biologists, particularly those working in the fields of comparative physiology and evolutionary biology.
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Adaptation (Biology), Congresses.
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Evolution (Biology), Congresses.
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Physiology, Comparative, Congresses.
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Adaptation, Biological.
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Evolution
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Physiology, Comparative.
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Adaptation (Biologie)-- Congrès.
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Évolution (Biologie)-- Congrès.
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Physiologie comparée-- Congrès.
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Adaptation (Biology)
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Evolution (Biology)
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Physiology, Comparative.
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| Dewey Classification
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591.1
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QP33.E44 1991
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QT 4 E27 1991
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42.63bcl
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Blake, R. W., (Robert William),1954-
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American Society of Zoologists.
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