Morphodynamics
Afbeeldingen
Sla de afbeeldingen overArtikel vergelijken
- Engels
- Paperback
- 9780367658960
- 30 maart 2021
- 551 pagina's
Productbeschrijving
Illustrated by numerous examples from across the biological spectrum, this book embodies the foundation of noted paleontologist Adolf Seilacher’s thinking on the study of morphodynamics. The book represents his unique approach of presenting paleontology from an ecological and constructional perspective, rather than a taxonomic one. It begins by
Morphodynamics is defined as the unique interaction among environment, functional morphology, developmental constraints, phylogeny, and time—all of which shape the evolution of life. These fabricational patterns and similarities owe their regularity not to a detailed genetic program, but to extrinsic factors, which may be mechanical, chemical, or biological in nature. These self-organizing mechanisms are the focus of Morphodynamics.
Illustrated by numerous examples from across the biological spectrum, this book embodies the foundation of noted paleontologist Adolf Seilacher’s thinking on the study of morphodynamics. It represents his unique approach of presenting paleontology from an ecological and constructional perspective, rather than a purely taxonomic one.
The hallmark of Seilacher’s storied career has been a constructional and functional focus. He begins by discussing the basic principles—form, pattern formation, ecology and evolution, as well as the factors that override those processes. Next, he examines how morphodynamic principles are implemented in various invertebrates including single-celled protists, Ediacarans, sponges, coelenterates, shelled organisms, worms, arthropods, and echinoderms.
The final chapter explores how morphogenetic principles may apply to clonal colonial organisms. Summarizing seventy years of research into the interactions of form, function, and evolution, the book is copiously illustrated with the author’s own distinctive drawings and an abundance of photos. It provides a framework for readers to pose their own questions and sharpen their interpretive skills on this fascinating topic.
Productspecificaties
Inhoud
- Taal
- en
- Bindwijze
- Paperback
- Oorspronkelijke releasedatum
- 30 maart 2021
- Aantal pagina's
- 551
- Illustraties
- Nee
Betrokkenen
- Hoofdauteur
- Adolf Seilacher
- Tweede Auteur
- Alan D. Gishlick
- Hoofduitgeverij
- Crc Press
Overige kenmerken
- Extra groot lettertype
- Nee
- Product breedte
- 178 mm
- Product lengte
- 254 mm
- Studieboek
- Nee
- Verpakking breedte
- 178 mm
- Verpakking hoogte
- 254 mm
- Verpakking lengte
- 254 mm
- Verpakkingsgewicht
- 997 g
EAN
- EAN
- 9780367658960
Je vindt dit artikel in
- Categorieën
-
Kies gewenste uitvoering
Prijsinformatie en bestellen
Anderen bekeken ook
Rapporteer dit artikel
Je wilt melding doen van illegale inhoud over dit artikel:
- Ik wil melding doen als klant
- Ik wil melding doen als autoriteit of trusted flagger
- Ik wil melding doen als partner
- Ik wil melding doen als merkhouder
Geen klant, autoriteit, trusted flagger, merkhouder of partner? Gebruik dan onderstaande link om melding te doen.