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Ecophysiology of Desert Arthropods and Reptiles

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  • © 1991

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Authors:
  1. John L. Cloudsley-Thompson

    1. University College, Department of Biology (Medawar Building), University of London, London, UK

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Part of the book series: Adaptations of Desert Organisms (DESERT ORGAN.)

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-X
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  2. Introduction

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 1-3

  3. The Deserts of the World and Their Faunas

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 4-28

  4. Avoidance of Environmental Extremes

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 29-51

  5. Thermal Regulation and Control

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 52-79

  6. Water Balance and Nitrogenous Excretion

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 80-101

  7. Seasonal Activity and Phenology

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 102-113

  8. Adaptations for Burrowing in Sand, Avoidance of Enemies and Defence

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 114-146

  9. Interspecific Relationships, Feeding Specializations and Species Diversity

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 147-168

  10. Final Conclusions

    • John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
    Pages 169-170

  11. Back Matter

    Pages 171-203
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Ecophysiology of Desert Arthropods and Reptiles starts with a new classification of the world's deserts, based upon the type of precipitation and the effect on their faunas of arthropods and reptiles. This is followed by an account of microclimates and the avoidance of environmental extremes. Whereas thermoregulation is primarily behavioural, responses to water shortage are largely physiological. Seasonal activity and phenology are described, adaptations for burrowing, the avoidance of enemies, and defence, are also outlined. A comparative account of interspecific relationships, feeding specializations, and species diversity in the two taxa is described. The purpose of the book is to provide a new and up-to-date analysis that will stimulate further research along these lines.

Authors and Affiliations

  • University College, Department of Biology (Medawar Building), University of London, London, UK

    John L. Cloudsley-Thompson

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