Feathers : the evolution of a natural miracle /

The natural and cultural history of how people, birds, and the feather came together.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hanson, Thor
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Basic Books, ©2011.
Temas:
Feathers.
Birds.
Birds
Oiseaux.
NATURE > Animals > Birds.
NATURE > Birdwatching Guides.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Ornithology.
Feathers
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • A natural miracle
  • Evolution. The Rosetta Stone ; Heat shields, gliders, and insect scoops ; The Yixian Formation ; How to catch a muttonbird
  • Fluff. Keeping warm ; Staying cool
  • Flight. Ground-up or tree-down? ; A feathered hammer ; The perfect airfoil
  • Fancy. The birds of paradise ; A feather in her cap ; Give us those nice bright colors
  • Function. Of murres and muddlers; The mighty Penna ; The featherless head
  • A debt of wonder
  • Appendix A. An illustrated guide to feathers
  • Appendix B. Feathers and conservation.

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