Migration of Organisms
Author | : Ashraf M.T. Elewa |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 339 |
Release | : 2005-12-14 |
ISBN-10 | : 9783540266044 |
ISBN-13 | : 3540266046 |
Rating | : 4/5 (44 Downloads) |
Download or read book Migration of Organisms written by Ashraf M.T. Elewa and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2005-12-14 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do some animals migrate? How does migration affect the gene pool? This book discusses these questions and more, in light of the high evolutionary costs and risks of mass movement. The editor presents a collection of topics explaining the migration of organisms through many examples of different groups of marine and non-marine organisms, from micro-invertebrates to large mammals.