A Study of the Structure of Feathers, With Reference to Their Taxonomic Significance
A Study of the Structure of Feathers, With Reference to Their Taxonomic Significance

Author: Asa C Chandler

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019987438

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A thorough exploration of the structure of feathers and their importance in taxonomy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published:

Total Pages: 248

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The Origin and Evolution of Birds
The Origin and Evolution of Birds

Author: Alan Feduccia

Publisher: Yale University Press

Published: 1999-01-01

Total Pages: 490

ISBN-13: 9780300078619

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An exploration of all that is known about the origin of birds and of avian flight. It draws on fossil evidence and studies of the structure and biochemistry of living birds to present knowledge and data on avian evolution and to propose a new model of this evolutionary process.

Avian Anatomy: Integument
Avian Anatomy: Integument

Author: Alfred M. Lucas

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Published: 1972

Total Pages: 302

ISBN-13:

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Growth of follicles and feathers, color of feathers and integument; Feather and apterial muscles; Microscopic structure of skin and derivatives; Techniques.

Avian Biology
Avian Biology

Author: Donald Farner

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 281

ISBN-13: 0323157998

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Avian Biology,Volume VIII assesses selected aspects of avian biology. It is generally the conceptual descendant of Marshall's earlier treatise,"Biology and Comparative Physiology of Birds, but is more than simply a revision of it. This volume consists of two relatively lengthy, diverse chapters that focus on adaptive significance of coloniality in birds and fossil records of birds. In particular, this volume looks into group phenomena related to central place systems, that is, systems in which one or more individuals move to and from a centrally located place in the course of daily activities. It also addresses selective factors that have been suggested to explain why individuals should form colonies rather than disperse within the available foraging space. This book will be useful as a reference material for advanced students and instructors in this field of interest.

Diving Physiology of Marine Mammals and Seabirds
Diving Physiology of Marine Mammals and Seabirds

Author: Paul J. Ponganis

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2015-11-26

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1316431991

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Analysing the physiological adaptations of marine mammals and seabirds, this book provides a comprehensive overview of what allows these species to overcome the challenges of diving to depth on a single breath of air. Through comparative reviews of texts on diving physiology and behaviour from the last seventy-five years, Ponganis combines this research into one succinct volume. Investigating the diving performance of marine mammals and seabirds, this book illustrates how physiological processes to extreme hypoxia and pressure are relevant to the advancement of our understanding of basic cellular processes and human pathologies. This book underscores the biomedical and ecological relevance of the anatomical, physiological and molecular/biophysical adaptations of these animals to enable further research in this area. An important resource for students and researchers, this text not only provides an essential overview of recent research in the field, but will stimulate further research into the behaviour and physiology of diving.