Cold Ocean Physiology (Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series)
Editorial Reviews
Review
'It is a volume to dip into repeatedly ... this well bound and illustrated book should be on the shelves of all institutions where aquatic biology is taught or researched.' John Davenport, Journal of Experimental Marine Biology and Ecology
' ... an excellent guide for final-year undergraduates, postgraduates or anyone interested in advanced polar biology.' New Scientist
' ... a volume well worth the attention of all comparative physiologists concerned with the effects of low temperatures'. John A. MacDonald, Antarctic Science
Book Description
From a human viewpoint, the cold waters of deep sea and polar marine regions present an inhospitable and harsh environment for life. The study of organisms that have exploited this seemingly hostile ecological niche has revealed intriguing physiological adaptations. This volume summarizes the most recent information on the adaptations exhibited by representatives of the main groups of polar animals, including marine invertebrates, fish, mammals, and birds. The scales of adaptation range from the whole organism to the underlying molecular mechanisms. Unique in its breadth of coverage, this volume will provide an important resource for all those concerned specifically with how animals have adapted to life in extreme conditions.
Cold Ocean Physiology (Society for Experimental Biology Seminar Series),Hans-O. Pörtner,Richard C. Playle,Cambridge University Press,0521580781,Adaptation,Cold adaptation,Deep-sea animals,Life Sciences - Anatomy & Physiology,Life Sciences - Biology - Marine Biology,Life Sciences - Zoology - General,Mammals,Marine Mammals,Marine animals,Nature,Polar regions,Science,Science/Mathematics,Animal physiology,Antarctica,Arctic regions,Marine animals--Adaptation--Polar regions,Science / Ecology
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