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Additional Physical Format: | Version imprimée : Biewener, A.A.(Andrew A.). Animal locomotion (CaQQUQ)032100550 |
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Material Type: | Document, Internet resource |
Document Type: | Internet Resource, Computer File |
All Authors / Contributors: |
A A Biewener; Sheila N Patek |
ISBN: | 9780191060854 0191060852 9780191803031 0191803030 |
OCLC Number: | 1089846177 |
Description: | 1 ressource en ligne (236 pages) : illustrations |
Contents: | Physical and biological properties and principles: related to animal locomotion -- Muscles and skeletons: the building blocks of animal movement -- Energetics of locomotion -- Movement on land -- Movement in water -- Movement in air -- Jumping, climbing, and suspensory locomotion -- Neuromuscular control of movement -- Evolution of locomotion. |
Responsibility: | Andrew Biewener and Sheila Patek. |
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Biewener's descriptions of biomechanical concepts are succinct and presented with superb clarity, providing a framework for instruction. * Frank E. Fish, The Journal of Experimental Biology * [A] comprehensive introduction to specific aspects of animal movement...those looking for a book on the biomechanics, evolutionary determinants, and energetic consequences of animal locomotion will be well-served by Animal Locomotion. * Jane E. Dentinger & Garrett M. Street, Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture, Mississippi State University, Mississippi, The Journal of Wildlife Management * ...this edition manages to teach the key principles while also conveying the wonder of animal design. This is a book that should be on the desk of every young graduate student and all faculty in this field as a reference and an inspiration. * Daniel Schmitt, Evolutionary Anthropology, Duke University, The Quarterly Review of Biology * Read more...

