The Terrestrial Invasion: An Ecophysiological Approach to the Origins of Land Animals

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Terrestrial Invasion: An Ecophysiological Approach to the Origins of Land Animals
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Colin Little
SeriesCambridge Studies in Ecology
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:316
Dimensions(mm): Height 229,Width 152
ISBN/Barcode 9780521336697
ClassificationsDewey:560.45
Audience
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 14 June 1990
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The theme of this book is the invasion of land by animal lines which originated in aquatic environments. It brings together physiological and ecological evidence to show both the likely routes taken out of the sea by the aquatic ancestors of terrestrial animals and the changes in structure and function associated with these routes. The author takes an ecophysiological approach, and by using representative examples, provides a novel background against which both the terrestrial adaptations of individual species and the make up and function of terrestrial ecosystems can be considered. Dr Little is the author of the highly acclaimed book The Colonisation of Land, which discusses the phylogeny and physiology of terrestrial and semi-terrestrial animals. The Terrestrial Invasion takes a fresh approach and provides an excellent introduction to the origins of land animals suitable for ecologists, physiologists and evolutionary biologists.

Reviews

"The book is original, on a major subject, and is well and clearly argued." L.M. Van Valen, Evolutionary Theory and Review