The Evolution and Function of Biological Macrostructures (Hardcover)
Language: English
Published by Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin, 2019
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Hardcover. With spectacular large-format images complemented by scientifically grounded, yet easy-to-read, explanatory texts, Georg Glaeser and Werner Nachtigall take you on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of macrostructures small structures in nature that fulfill specific functions. This book will pique your curiosity about a secret world known only to a few by presenting an impressive range of evolutionary mechanisms, from shrimps tail flips to the adhesive pads of gecko setae and the implementation of biological structures in the field of bionics. The book can be read in any fashion you please the cross-references make it easy to jump across the sections, which are largely self-contained and discuss various highlights of the evolutionary process. With spectacular large-format images complemented by scientifically grounded, yet easy-to-read, explanatory texts, Georg Glaeser and Werner Nachtigall take you on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of macrostructures small structures in nature that fulfill specific functions. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- The Evolution and Function of Biological Macrostructures (Hardcover)
- Author
- Georg Glaeser
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG, Berlin
- Publication year
- 2019
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 3662592908
- ISBN 13
- 9783662592908
With spectacular large-format images complemented by scientifically grounded, yet easy-to-read, explanatory texts, Georg Glaeser and Werner Nachtigall take you on an exciting journey through the fascinating world of macrostructures – small structures in nature that fulfill specific functions. This book will pique your curiosity about a secret world known only to a few by presenting an impressive range of evolutionary mechanisms, from shrimps’ “tail flips” to the adhesive pads of gecko setae and the implementation of biological structures in the field of bionics.
The book can be read in any fashion you please – the cross-references make it easy to jump across the sections, which are largely self-contained and discuss various highlights of the evolutionary process.
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About the Author
Georg Glaeser is a Professor of Mathematics and Geometry at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. He is also a passionate wildlife photographer.
Werner Nachtigall was, until his retirement, Director of the Institute of Zoology at Saarland University. He has conducted extensive research e.g. in the field of physiology and biomechanics.
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