Principles of Animal Biometeorology [electronic resource] by Roberto Gomes da Silva, Alex Sandro Campos Maia.

Principles of Animal Biometeorology presents a thorough examination of the atmospheric environment in which animals live, and an equally comprehensive account of the processes of thermal energy exchanges between organisms and environment, with particular focus on tropical climates. The book begins b...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Biometeorology, 2452-1558 ; 2
Main Authors: Gomes da Silva, Roberto (Author)
Campos Maia, Alex Sandro (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Edition:1st ed. 2013.
Series:Biometeorology, 2
Subjects:
Conservation biology.
Ecology .
Physiology.
Environmental sciences.
Physics.
Online Access:
Springer English/International eBooks 2013 - Full Set: 2013 (Springer Link)
Format: Electronic eBook
Contents:
  • Contents
  • 1. The Environment
  • 2. Basic Physical Mechanisms
  • 3. Thermal Balance and Thermoregulation
  • 4. Heat Exchange Between Animals and Environment: Mammals and Birds
  • 5. Heat Exchange Between Animals and Environment: Aquatic Mammals
  • 6. Shade and Shelter
  • 7. Thermal Stress Indexes
  • 8. Special Methods
  • Index.