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Animals and Temperature

Phenotypic and Evolutionary Adaptation

Ian A Johnston editor Albert F Bennett editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:14th Feb '08

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This insightful book explores how various species adapt to temperature changes, offering a comprehensive view of thermal biology and its implications for climate change.

In Animals and Temperature, the intricate relationship between organisms and their thermal environment is explored in depth. This book examines how various species adapt to temperature fluctuations over both short and long time scales, focusing on the biological mechanisms that underpin these adaptations. From the molecular level to entire ecosystems, the authors highlight the importance of temperature regulation in maintaining functional capacities amidst environmental changes.

The volume features contributions from leading experts across multiple disciplines, including molecular biology, physiology, and ecology. Each chapter delves into specific responses of different species to temperature changes, providing a comprehensive overview of thermal biology. By addressing a wide range of organisms, the book illustrates the diverse strategies employed by life forms to cope with varying thermal conditions, emphasizing the significance of these adaptations in the context of ongoing climate change.

As global temperatures continue to shift, Animals and Temperature serves as a timely resource for biologists and environmental scientists. It not only enriches our understanding of temperature adaptation but also raises awareness about the potential impacts of climate change on biodiversity. The collaborative effort of researchers in this volume underscores the necessity for interdisciplinary approaches in studying the effects of temperature on living organisms.

'… well written and absorbing … It is rare that a book manages to bring together such a diverse assembly of researchers and produce as coherent an account as this. It can be recommended.' Mark Fellowes, Biologist

ISBN: 9780521050616

Dimensions: 228mm x 153mm x 24mm

Weight: 657g

436 pages