ISBN: 9780243887095 - contribution à l'étude de l'hibernation chez les invertébrés: recherches expérimentales sur l'hibernation de l'escargot (helix pomatia l.) (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating phenomenon of hibernation in the common land snail, Helix pomatia. The author traces the history of research on snail hibernation, from early observations to groundbreaking experiments. These experiments examine the impact of heat and moisture on the snail's behavior, providing a detailed analysis of the factors that trigger and maintain their winter dormancy. The book also explores the physiological changes snails undergo during hibernation, such as the accumulation of carbon dioxide and the reduction of water in their tissues. This research contributes significantly to our understanding of hibernation and provides valuable insights into the remarkable adaptations of these small creatures. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…