Verlag: Mueum of Comparative Zoology, Cambridge, MA, 1960
Anbieter: AardBooks, Fitzwilliam, NH, USA
Erstausgabe
Zustand: VG, NO dj. 1st. 8vo. 549pp. Bit of foxing to edges. Bookplate of naturalist Larry Watkins.
Verlag: Museum of Comparative Zoology At Harvard College,, Cambridge, Mass. :, 1960
Anbieter: Nelson & Nelson, Booksellers, Trenton, SC, USA
Verbandsmitglied: IOBA
Hardcover. Zustand: VG-. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Some corners bumped; soil to textblock edges/covers, which are slightly cocked. Minor interior browning due to age. ;
Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1333101732 ISBN 13: 9781333101732
Anbieter: Forgotten Books, London, Vereinigtes Königreich
Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating world of mammalian hibernation, exploring the physiological mechanisms that allow certain animals to survive harsh winters in a state of deep sleep. The author investigates the differences between hibernation and artificial hypothermia, highlighting the unique adaptations of hibernating animals, such as their ability to withstand extreme cold and oxygen deprivation. Through a comparative approach, the book examines the heat economy of both primitive mammals and tropical species, shedding light on the evolutionary development of homeothermism. The author also explores the role of external factors, such as environmental temperature and food availability, in triggering and maintaining hibernation. The book offers a comprehensive look at the complex physiological and ecological processes involved in this remarkable survival strategy, revealing the intricate ways in which animals adapt to their environments. The insights presented in this book provide a rich understanding of the physiological and ecological diversity of mammals and their remarkable ability to adapt to diverse challenges. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Verlag: Literary Licensing, LLC, 2013
ISBN 10: 1258741679 ISBN 13: 9781258741679
Anbieter: Lucky's Textbooks, Dallas, TX, USA
Zustand: New.