Ecophysiology of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments

Ecophysiology of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 194
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ISBN-10 : 9783642603570
ISBN-13 : 3642603572
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Book Synopsis Ecophysiology of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments by : Michael Warburg

Download or read book Ecophysiology of Amphibians Inhabiting Xeric Environments written by Michael Warburg and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A description of the structural and functional adaptations of the key organs such as skin, kidneys, bladder, lungs and ovaries, with special emphasis placed on physiological adaptations: water, electrolyte, nitrogen, and thermal balance and their endocrine control. One whole chapter devoted to ecological aspects covers such exciting topics as development and metamorphosis, larval competition for food resources, and reproductive strategies.


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