The Allometry of Growth and Reproduction by Michael J. Reiss (English) Paperback

Description: The Allometry of Growth and Reproduction by Michael J. Reiss Allometry investigates the effects of size on such variables as food intake, growth rates and age at first reproduction. New explanations are proposed for many previously unexplained phenomena. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The technique of allometry investigates the effects of size on such variables as food intake, energy requirements, growth rates and age at first reproduction. This book, now available in paperback, brings together much of what is known about the consequences of size and provides a new and mathematically rigorous framework within which many quantitative predictions are made and tested using published and unpublished data. New explanations are proposed for many previously unexplained phenomena such as why in some species females are thousands of times heavier than males, whereas in no species are males more than about eight times heavier than females. The models presented afford a new synthesis of the effects of size and open up more pathways for further theoretical investigation and experimental testing. Care has been taken to give verbal presentations of all the mathematical conclusions to ensure that the text is widely intelligible. Table of Contents Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. The scaling of average daily metabolic rate and energy intake; 3. Why do larger species invest relatively less in their offspring?; 4. The intraspecific relationship of parental investment to female body weight; 5. Growth and productivity; 6. Quantitative models of body size; 7. Sexual dimorphism in body size; 8. Are larger species more dimorphic in body size?; 9. Surface area/volume arguments in biology; 10. Prospectus; Concluding discussion; Glossary of mathematical terms; References; Index. Review It is both useful and stimulating and merits greater accessibility. Journal of Biological Education ... a generally very fine book. Biologist ... Reiss achieves a rare balance in illuminating his subject without unnecessary complication. Journal of Natural History Promotional Allometry investigates the effects of size on such variables as food intake, growth rates and age at first reproduction. Here, explanations are proposed for many phenomena. Promotional "Headline" Allometry investigates the effects of size on such variables as food intake, growth rates and age at first reproduction. Here, explanations are proposed for many phenomena. Description for Bookstore The technique of allometry investigates the effects of size on such variables as food intake, energy requirements, growth rates and age at first reproduction. This book brings together much of what is known about the consequences of size and provides a mathematically rigorous framework with which many quantitative predictions are made and tested using published and unpublished data. Description for Library The technique of allometry investigates the effects of size on such variables as food intake, energy requirements, growth rates and age at first reproduction. This book brings together much of what is known about the consequences of size and provides a mathematically rigorous framework with which many quantitative predictions are made and tested using published and unpublished data. Details ISBN0521423589 Author Michael J. Reiss Short Title ALLOMETRY OF GROWTH & REPRODUC Pages 200 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 0521423589 ISBN-13 9780521423588 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1991 Publication Date 1991-05-31 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Edition Description Revised Affiliation University of Cambridge DOI 10.1604/9780521423588 UK Release Date 1991-05-31 AU Release Date 1991-05-31 NZ Release Date 1991-05-31 Illustrations 18 Tables, unspecified; 15 Line drawings, unspecified Alternative 9780511608483 DEWEY 571.8 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91365808;

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