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Signalling and Signal Design in Animal Communication
The study of animal signs is essential for understanding how animals cope with their ecological and social environment. Written by international scientists, this is an overview of the fascinating diversity of animal signals and signalling functions. It combines both reviews and research.How can we explain the peacock's beautiful tail decorations, or the wonderful song of the nightingale? Why are some smells nice and others nasty? Understanding the signalling systems of nature has wide-ranging relevance including biological conservation and human communication. Animal Signals provides a state-of-the-art update on current knowledge within this rapidly developing field. Written by leading international scientists, it provides a comprehensive overview of the fascinating diversity of animal signals and signalling functions. Combining reviews and novel research, the book is aimed both at students and professional scientists. |
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| ISBN-10 : 8251915457 | ISBN-13 : 9788251915458 |
| RRP : £50.00 | Best available price : £ / $ |
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Country Publication : Norway
Publication Date : 01/01/2001
Publisher : Tapir Academic Press,Norway
Page Length : 496mm
Page Size : 260mm