The Neuroethology of Predation and Escape

Nonfiction, Science & Nature, Nature, Animals
Cover of the book The Neuroethology of Predation and Escape by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler, Wiley
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler ISBN: 9781118527238
Publisher: Wiley Publication: February 23, 2016
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell Language: English
Author: Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
ISBN: 9781118527238
Publisher: Wiley
Publication: February 23, 2016
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Language: English

The forces of natural selection have been a primary driver in the evolution of adaptive animal behaviours. On the one hand animals must evade predation in order to survive and pass on their genes; on other hand, and for the same underlying reasons, animals must also be capable of successfully capturing prey. This situation has led to an evolutionary arms race in which predator and prey are locked in the battle to survive. A common strategy in each situation is to enhance the speed of response, resulting in the evolution of neural, muscular and biomechanical designs that produce supremely fast and eye-catching behavioral responses.

The aim of this book is to illuminate the design principles of escape and predatory behaviours using a series of case histories from different animal groups and to emphasize the convergent evolution of neural circuitry that optimizes the chances of survival. Using these case histories the authors describe sensory mechanisms that aid prey and predator detection, central neural circuit designs that increase speed of response and neuromuscular and biomechanical properties that aid the performance of escape and predatory movements.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The forces of natural selection have been a primary driver in the evolution of adaptive animal behaviours. On the one hand animals must evade predation in order to survive and pass on their genes; on other hand, and for the same underlying reasons, animals must also be capable of successfully capturing prey. This situation has led to an evolutionary arms race in which predator and prey are locked in the battle to survive. A common strategy in each situation is to enhance the speed of response, resulting in the evolution of neural, muscular and biomechanical designs that produce supremely fast and eye-catching behavioral responses.

The aim of this book is to illuminate the design principles of escape and predatory behaviours using a series of case histories from different animal groups and to emphasize the convergent evolution of neural circuitry that optimizes the chances of survival. Using these case histories the authors describe sensory mechanisms that aid prey and predator detection, central neural circuit designs that increase speed of response and neuromuscular and biomechanical properties that aid the performance of escape and predatory movements.

More books from Wiley

Cover of the book Advanced Ceramic Materials by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book J.K. Lasser's New Tax Law Simplified 2010 by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Ecojustice Adult Education: Theory and Practice in the Cultivation of the Cultural Commons by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Understanding and Conducting Information Systems Auditing by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Examples and Problems in Mathematical Statistics by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Nutritional Management of Equine Diseases and Special Cases by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Heterogeneous Cellular Networks by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book The Blackwell Companion to the Bible in English Literature by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Dictionary of Computer Vision and Image Processing, Enhanced Edition by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Electronics All-in-One For Dummies by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Tectonic Geomorphology by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Contemporary Confucian Political Philosophy by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book Achieving Excellence in Fundraising by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book The Art and Science of NFC Programming by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
Cover of the book How To Pass The CPA Exam by Keith T. Sillar, Laurence D. Picton, William J. Heitler
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy