Description
Oxygen uptake for metabolic energy demand and the elimination of the resulting carbon dioxide is one of the essential processes in all higher life forms; in the case of animals, everything from protozoans to insects and vertebrates including humans. Respiratory Biology of Animals provides a contemporary and truly integrative approach to the topic, adopting a strong evolutionary theme. It covers aerobic metabolism at all levels, from gas exchange organs such as skin, gills, and lungs to mitochondria – the site of cellular respiration. The ebook also describes the functional morphology and physiology of the circulatory system, which often contains gas-carrying pigments and is important for pH regulation in the organism. A final section describes the evolution of animal respiratory systems. Throughout the ebook, examples are selected from the entire breadth of the animal kingdom, identifying common themes that transcend taxonomy. This resource is accessible for undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in respiratory biology, comparative animal physiology, and environmental physiology. 250 p.
- Steven F. Perry. PhD in Biology, Postdoctoral researcher; Assistant and Adjunct Associate Professor of Zoology; Lecturer in Zoology. Institute für Zoologie, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhems-Universität, Bonn (Germany).
- Markus Lambertz. PhD; specialized in Zoology, Paleontology and Geology. Associated Postdoc in Herpetology, Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig, Bonn (Germany); Visiting Lecturer in Brazil; and Institute für Zoologie, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn (Germany).
- Anke Schmitz. PhD, Postdoctoral researcher. Institute für Zoologie, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität, Bonn (Germany).
- Publication date (electronic format): 2019-09 – Oxford University Press; Copyright © 2019 by Steven F. Perry, Markus Lambertz, & Anke Schmitz.
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