Isbn: 9780243378272 - le forme e le simmetrie delle macchie nel piumaggio: memoria ornitologica (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an extensive study of distinct avian plumage patterns and their symmetries. While plumage commonly displays colorful and complex markings, the author posits that these patterns are not random, but instead adhere to a set of universal principles. Across diverse bird species, these principles manifest in two fundamental patterns: longitudinal streaks and crosswise bars, often found in combination or transition within a single species. The study also posits that the distribution of these marks corresponds to particular physiological processes during the development of new species, with longitudinal streaks being ancestral and crosswise bars representing a more evolved state. These findings suggest a deep connection between avian coloration and evolutionary processes, shedding light on the rich biodiversity of bird species and their remarkable adaptations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…