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In this book, originally published in 1953, zoologist Sir James Gray explores the development of different kinds of animal movement, from swimming to crawling to jumping, and then examines the mechanics of the variety of possible movements made by different creatures. The text is amply illustrated by both illustrations and photographs, and is aimed primarily at a younger audience. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in zoology and the physics and biology of motion. No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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![]() GénerosSistema Decimal Melvil (DDC)591.1852Natural sciences and mathematics Zoology Specific topics in natural history of animals Physiology Nervous functions and sensationClasificación de la Biblioteca del CongresoValoraciónPromedio: No hay valoraciones.¿Eres tú?Conviértete en un Autor de LibraryThing. |
The author describes certain simple laws of mechanics which apply to inanimate as well as living movement; he shows how evolution may account for the development of increasingly efficient organs of locomotion -- fins, legs, and wings -- ranging from an amoeba to an eagle. He explains how to watch and interpret the movements of snakes and fishes, grasshoppers and kangaroos, bats, birds, flies, horses, and men, in a series of instances based upon experiment. The variety, fitness, and beauty of moving animal life is impressive.