Sensory evolution on the threshold [[electronic resource] ] : adaptations in secondarily aquatic vertebrates / / edited by J.G.M. Thewissen and Sirpa Nummela |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (360 p.) |
Disciplina | 591.4 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
ThewissenJ. G. M
NummelaSirpa |
Soggetto topico |
Aquatic animals - Sense organs
Aquatic animals - Adaptation Sense organs - Evolution |
Soggetto non controllato |
adapting to their environment
anatomy animal senses animal sensory systems astonishing transition botany and ecology crocodiles electroreception evolutionary adaptation magnetoreception mechanoreception natural sciences neurobiology penguins physiology seals sens organs sensory biology theory of evolution whales |
ISBN |
1-282-35932-0
9786612359323 0-520-93412-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1 • Introduction: On Becoming Aquatic -- 2 • The Physics and Biology of Olfaction and Taste -- 3 • The Chemical Stimulus and Its Detection -- 4 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Chemical Senses in Amphibians -- 5 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Chemical Senses in Nonavian Aquatic Reptiles -- 6 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Chemical Senses in Aquatic Birds -- 7 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Chemical Senses in Aquatic Mammals -- 8 • The Physics of Light in Air and Water -- 9 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Vision in Aquatic Tetrapods -- 10 • Structure and Function of the Retina in Aquatic Tetrapods -- 11 • The Physics of Sound in Air and Water -- 12 • Comparative Anatomy and Function of Hearing in Aquatic Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds -- 13. Hearing in Aquatic Mammals -- 14 • The Physics and Physiology of Balance -- 15 • Comparative and Functional Anatomy of Balance in Aquatic Reptiles and Birds -- 16 • Comparative and Functional Anatomy of Balance in Aquatic Mammals -- 17 • The Physics and Physiology of Mechanoreception -- 18 • Mechanoreception in Secondarily Aquatic Vertebrates -- 19 • Magnetoreception -- 20 • Electroreception -- 21 • Toward an Integrative Approach -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910777931803321 |
Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Sensory evolution on the threshold : adaptations in secondarily aquatic vertebrates / / edited by J.G.M. Thewissen and Sirpa Nummela |
Edizione | [1st ed.] |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2008 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (360 p.) |
Disciplina | 591.4 |
Altri autori (Persone) |
ThewissenJ. G. M
NummelaSirpa |
Soggetto topico |
Aquatic animals - Sense organs
Aquatic animals - Adaptation Sense organs - Evolution |
Soggetto non controllato |
adapting to their environment
anatomy animal senses animal sensory systems astonishing transition botany and ecology crocodiles electroreception evolutionary adaptation magnetoreception mechanoreception natural sciences neurobiology penguins physiology seals sens organs sensory biology theory of evolution whales |
ISBN |
1-282-35932-0
9786612359323 0-520-93412-1 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Nota di contenuto | Frontmatter -- Contents -- Contributors -- 1 • Introduction: On Becoming Aquatic -- 2 • The Physics and Biology of Olfaction and Taste -- 3 • The Chemical Stimulus and Its Detection -- 4 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Chemical Senses in Amphibians -- 5 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Chemical Senses in Nonavian Aquatic Reptiles -- 6 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Chemical Senses in Aquatic Birds -- 7 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Chemical Senses in Aquatic Mammals -- 8 • The Physics of Light in Air and Water -- 9 • Comparative Anatomy and Physiology of Vision in Aquatic Tetrapods -- 10 • Structure and Function of the Retina in Aquatic Tetrapods -- 11 • The Physics of Sound in Air and Water -- 12 • Comparative Anatomy and Function of Hearing in Aquatic Amphibians, Reptiles, and Birds -- 13. Hearing in Aquatic Mammals -- 14 • The Physics and Physiology of Balance -- 15 • Comparative and Functional Anatomy of Balance in Aquatic Reptiles and Birds -- 16 • Comparative and Functional Anatomy of Balance in Aquatic Mammals -- 17 • The Physics and Physiology of Mechanoreception -- 18 • Mechanoreception in Secondarily Aquatic Vertebrates -- 19 • Magnetoreception -- 20 • Electroreception -- 21 • Toward an Integrative Approach -- Index |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910810356703321 |
Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2008 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Systematics and Diversity of Annelids |
Autore | Capa Maria |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, Switzerland, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2021 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 electronic resource (520 p.) |
Soggetto topico |
Research & information: general
Biology, life sciences |
Soggetto non controllato |
biodiversity
biology distribution diversity ecology phylogeny taxonomy DNA-barcoding Oligochaeta cryptic species Oweniidae Magelonidae anatomy annelida invertebrates peanut worms pseudocryptic species complex Annelida polychaetes biodiversity assessment geographical distribution methods knowledge gaps marine invertebrate jaw maxillae polychaete Polychaeta Dorvilleidae Eunicidae Hartmaniellidae Histriobdellidae Lumbrineridae Oenonidae Onuphidae systematics identification meiobenthos annelids Opheliidae Scalibregmatidae adaptation habitat environment morphology physiology behavior invertebrate species new developments special issue species diversity molecular diversity Sabellida Sabellidae Serpulidae Fabriciidae gaps of knowledge Acrocirridae Cirratulidae Sternaspidae Longosomatidae Paraonidae Cossuridae |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910557691603321 |
Capa Maria | ||
Basel, Switzerland, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2021 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Training for Optimal Sports Performance and Health |
Autore | Nobari Hadi |
Pubbl/distr/stampa | Basel, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2022 |
Descrizione fisica | 1 electronic resource (316 p.) |
Soggetto topico |
Humanities
Social interaction |
Soggetto non controllato |
COVID-19
immune response chronic diseases exercise oxidative stress anti-inflammatory treatment fibroblast growth factor 21 cytokines myokines anabolic–androgenic steroids athletes baroreflex sensitivity cardiac autonomic nervous system cardiac function physical guidance tracking task cerebral palsy challenge point framework frequency virtual driving physical activity behavioral status mental state older men reaction time visual coordination visual reaction female football autonomic modulation fatigue training load altitude haemoglobin erythropoietin hypoxia endurance sand occupational health tactical athlete landing error scoring system reactive strength index tactical personnel force plates military law enforcement neuromuscular fatigue spinal curvature Paralympic volleyball compensation strategy thoracic hyperkyphosis adapted training low back pain kidney failure AKI health biomarkers strenuous exercise mountain running kidney function off-road running performance kinematics laser computer vision inertial device IMU injury risk high load external monitoring high-speed distance global positioning system movement analysis handball shot internal load shot precision motor decisions-making GPS T-Patterns acceleration motor praxeology role anatomy spine thoracic spine low back lumbar spine biomechanics rowing antioxidant status nutrition reactive oxygen species (ROS) biomechanical analysis pressure insoles Xsens motion capture system performance analysis recreational skiers dry-land training GEE modeling oxygen consumption strength training surface electromyography bone mineral skeletomuscular robusticity elite athletes DEXA executive functions shooting performance gender differences cadets resistance training power exercise team sport conditioning capabilities lower extremity dynamic balance dose–response training intensity elastic bands chain eccentric training decline squat patellar tendon sonoelastography stiffness |
ISBN | 3-0365-5438-6 |
Formato | Materiale a stampa |
Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
Record Nr. | UNINA-9910637778003321 |
Nobari Hadi | ||
Basel, : MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute, 2022 | ||
Materiale a stampa | ||
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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