Animal Athletes: An Ecological and Evolutionary Approach

Synopsis

The Study Of Performance Capacity (defined As The Ability Of An Animal To Conduct A Key Task) Holds Great Interest At Both Ecological And Evolutionary Levels. In This Book, The Topic Is Addressed Using Examples From Throughout The Animal Kingdom, Identifying Common Themes That Transcend Taxonomy. Animal Performance : An Overview -- The Ecology Of Performance. 1, Studies Of Fitness -- The Ecology Of Performance. 2, Performance In Nature -- The Ecology Of Performance. 3, Physiological Ecology -- The Evolution Of Performance. 1, Mechanism And Anatomy -- The Evolution Of Performance. 2, Convergence, Key Innovations, And Adaptation -- Trade-offs And Constraints On Performance -- Sexual Selection And Performance -- Extreme Performance : The Good, The Bad, And The Extremely Rapid -- Genetics, Geographic Variation, And Community Ecology -- Human Athletics : A Link To Nonhuman Animals? -- Conclusion. Duncan J. Irschick, Professor, Department Of Biology, University Of Massachusetts Amherst, Usa, Timothy E. Higham, Associate Professor, Department Of Biology, University Of California, Riverside, Usa. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.