Originally published in 1975 Terrestrial Environments covers the zoogeography and ecology of the main terrestrial environments of the world, including fresh water habitats with emphasis on their fauna. The book also explores climate and vegetation in so far as they affect animal life. Finally, the selective influence of the environment on its fauna is discussed and, conversely, the influence of regulation, a synthesis of these interrelations. Morphological adaptations of the animals inhabiting various types of terrestrial environments are considered in relation to locomotion, feeding, and escape from enemies. Physiological adaptations are also mentioned briefly, and the adaptative importunate of diurnal and seasonal rhythms is stressed.
- ISBN10 0470160802
- ISBN13 9780470160800
- Publish Date 1 January 1975
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 30 June 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 253
- Language English