Insect ThermoregulationBernd Heinrich Treats insect thermoregulation from a broad perspective, covering short-range responses to temperature and seasonal adaptations with a view to understanding the insect's ecology and evolution. Examines insect behavior and the muscular, nervous and circulatory systems. Provides insights into the role of physiology in ecology. |
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Definitions and Thermoregulatory Taxonomy | 3 |
A Brief Historical Survey 7 BERND HEINRICH | 19 |
An Examination | 45 |
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