Sturkie's avian physiology / [electronic resource]
edited by Colin G. Scanes.
- 6th ed.
- 1 online resource (1055 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Part I. Undergirding themes -- Part II. Sensory biology and nervous system theme -- Part III. Organ systems theme -- Part IV. Metabolism theme -- Part V. Endocrine theme -- Part VI. Reproductive theme -- Part VII. Cross cutting themes.
Sturkie's Avian Physiology is the classic comprehensive single volume on the physiology of domestic as well as wild birds. The Sixth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated, and features several new chapters with entirely new content on such topics as migration, genomics and epigenetics. Chapters throughout have been greatly expanded due to the many recent advances in the field. The text also covers the physiology of flight, reproduction in both male and female birds, and the immunophysiology of birds. The Sixth Edition, like the earlier editions, is a must for anyone intere.
9780124072435 0124072437 0124071600 9780124071605
2015458623
Birds--Physiology.
Birds--Physiology.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
QL698 / .S787 2015eb
571.18
Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.
Part I. Undergirding themes -- Part II. Sensory biology and nervous system theme -- Part III. Organ systems theme -- Part IV. Metabolism theme -- Part V. Endocrine theme -- Part VI. Reproductive theme -- Part VII. Cross cutting themes.
Sturkie's Avian Physiology is the classic comprehensive single volume on the physiology of domestic as well as wild birds. The Sixth Edition is thoroughly revised and updated, and features several new chapters with entirely new content on such topics as migration, genomics and epigenetics. Chapters throughout have been greatly expanded due to the many recent advances in the field. The text also covers the physiology of flight, reproduction in both male and female birds, and the immunophysiology of birds. The Sixth Edition, like the earlier editions, is a must for anyone intere.
9780124072435 0124072437 0124071600 9780124071605
2015458623
Birds--Physiology.
Birds--Physiology.
Electronic books.
Electronic books.
QL698 / .S787 2015eb
571.18