Behavioural Adaptations of Desert Animals
Behavioural Adaptations of Desert Animals

Author: Giovanni Costa

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 205

ISBN-13: 3642793568

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After a brief survey of biotopic and vegetational features and an account of the main groups of desert animals, the most unusual patterns of the behaviour of the xerophilous fauna are examined. The importance of the thermohygric regulation and self-protective and locomotor mechanisms to the survival of arid-adapted animals is emphasized and various adaptations in the alimentary, reproductive and social spheres are analyzed. The clear and fluent treatment will awaken the interest of the reading public, from the amateur naturalists to research scientists.

Desert Animal Adaptations
Desert Animal Adaptations

Author: Julie Ann Murphy

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2019-05-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1496621425

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Discover the amazing ways animals adapt to the most extreme regions on Earth. Fiery temps and little rain make the desert a difficult place to survive. But several animals from fennec foxes to kangaroo rats have adapted to these harsh conditions. Find out how their unique behaviors and body parts allow them to call this biome home. With stunning photographs and fact-filled, easy-to-read text, Amazing Animal Adaptations are perfect nonfiction books for pre-readers and early readers alike.

What Can Live in a Desert?
What Can Live in a Desert?

Author: Sheila Anderson

Publisher: LernerClassroom

Published: 2010-08-01

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 0761356746

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Describes the physical and behavioral adaptations that some animals have adopted in order to survive in the desert.

Climate Change in Deserts
Climate Change in Deserts

Author: Martin Williams

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-08-11

Total Pages: 653

ISBN-13: 1107016916

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A synthesis of the environmental and climatic history of every major desert and desert margin, for researchers and advanced students.

Physiological Adaptations
Physiological Adaptations

Author: Mohamed Yousef

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 0323158285

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Physiological Adaptations: Desert and Mountain discusses the bodily modifications of different animals accordingly to desert and mountain environments. Covered in this book are the basic concepts of physiological adaptations; biophysical principles of acclimization to heat; partitional calorimetry in the desert; the mechanism of sweat in relation to heat; the effects of heat on the cardiovascular and respiratory systems; and the nutritional and metabolic aspects in relation to heat. The book also covers the effects of altitude on work performance; the physiology of respiration at altitude; and the body fluids, body composition, and metabolic aspects of high-altitude adaptation. The text is recommended for biologists and natural historians who would like to know more about how animals that have deserts and mountains as habitats adapt and survive.

Ecophysiology of Small Desert Mammals
Ecophysiology of Small Desert Mammals

Author: Allan A. Degen

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2012-12-06

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 3642603513

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Since small mammals have a large surface to mass ratio, one would expect them to quickly dehydrate and perish at high environmental temperatures. Nonetheless, a large number of small mammal species inhabit deserts. This fascinating phenomenon is investigated by Prof. A. Allan Degen in his book. The majority of small desert mammals are rodents, but shrews of several grams and small foxes of 1 kg are also present. Their survival is due mainly to behavioural adaptations and habitat selection, however, physiological adaptations also contribute to the success. Interestingly, many small mammals that live in different deserts of the world show similarities in their adaptive traits although they have different taxonomic affinities.

How Do Animals Adapt?
How Do Animals Adapt?

Author: Bobbie Kalman

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780865059801

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Describes how animals adapt to survive, discussing camouflage, mimicry, poisons, defense, adaptations to weather, feeding, and mating.

Resource Conservation
Resource Conservation

Author: Simon Rose

Publisher: Weigl Publishers

Published: 2015-08-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1489636862

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Did you know that the fat in the Bactrian camel’s hump can be converted into energy when food and water are scarce? Desert animals have many adaptations that protect them from extreme temperatures and drought. Discover these and other intriguing facts in Resource Conservation.

Stride Ahead with Science – 6
Stride Ahead with Science – 6

Author: Madhubun

Publisher: Vikas Publishing House

Published:

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9353380588

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1. It is designed in accordance with the latest guidelines laid by NCERT for classes 1 to 8. 2. Aims to inculcate inquisitiveness and passion for learning. 3. The chapters are designed in a manner that leads to comprehensive learning of concepts, development of investigative and scientific skills and the ability to probe into problems and find a possible solution. 4. The content of the series is supported by alluring illustrations and attractive layout to lend to the visual appeal and also to enhance the learning experience. 5. A clear comprehensive list of learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter 6. A Kick off activity at the beginning of each chapter to set the pace for learning 7. Hand-on activities presented using the scientific methodology of having a clear aim and materials required along with recording and discussing the task at hand 8. A section on ‘In Real Life’ at the end of each chapter imparts value education and helps the learners become a better citizen 9. Evaluation tools in the form of test papers and model test papers in classes 1 to 5 and periodic assessments, half yearly paper and a yearly paper in classes 6 to 8.