On the wing: insects, pterosaurs, birds, bats and the evolution of animal flight / David E. Alexander (2015)  

Public ISBD Titre : On the wing: insects, pterosaurs, birds, bats and the evolution of animal flight Type de document : livre Auteurs : David E. Alexander, Auteur ; Sara L. Taliaferro, Illustrateur ; Sara L. Taliaferro Editeur : New York : Oxford University Press, NY Année de publication : 2015 Importance : 210 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-19-999677-3 Prix : 29.95 USD Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Animal behaviour  Flight Résumé : Le site éditeur indique : From airplanes to birds, the phenomenon of flight has always amazed and mystified humans. Therefore, it is unsurprising that scientists have invested a substantial amount of research into unraveling the secrets of flight evolution. Over the course of the past decade, the science of flight evolution has recently experienced a research renaissance, most of the information has been confined to the ivory tower of academia. In On the Wing, David Alexander delves into the evolution of flight in each of the four animal groups that evolved powered flight: insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats. Alexander presents and compares each group's evolutionary history, including diversification and partial or complete extinction, especially as related to flight. The evolution of flight in animals is fascinating story riddled with scientific controversy and colorful characters, from the incredible Archaeopteryx to the recently-discovered feathered dinosaur Microraptor. Chapter topics include aerodynamics, comparisons and contrasts among the powered flyers, and the ultimate evolution away from flight. Alexander even examines the surprisingly diverse group of gliding animals, including squirrels, snakes, and ants. Through rigorous yet accessible writing, Alexander offers a comprehensive and engaging account of the evolution of flight, from dinosaurs to modern birds. On the Wing will delight and inform everyone from bird lovers to dinosaur enthusiasts, and offers key insights into the perpetual mystery of flight. En ligne : https://global.oup.com/academic/product/on-the-wing-9780199996773 On the wing: insects, pterosaurs, birds, bats and the evolution of animal flight [livre] / David E. Alexander, Auteur ; Sara L. Taliaferro, Illustrateur ; Sara L. Taliaferro . - New York : Oxford University Press, NY, 2015 . - 210 p. ISBN : 978-0-19-999677-3 : 29.95 USD Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Animal behaviour  Flight Résumé : Le site éditeur indique : From airplanes to birds, the phenomenon of flight has always amazed and mystified humans. Therefore, it is unsurprising that scientists have invested a substantial amount of research into unraveling the secrets of flight evolution. Over the course of the past decade, the science of flight evolution has recently experienced a research renaissance, most of the information has been confined to the ivory tower of academia. In On the Wing, David Alexander delves into the evolution of flight in each of the four animal groups that evolved powered flight: insects, pterosaurs, birds, and bats. Alexander presents and compares each group's evolutionary history, including diversification and partial or complete extinction, especially as related to flight. The evolution of flight in animals is fascinating story riddled with scientific controversy and colorful characters, from the incredible Archaeopteryx to the recently-discovered feathered dinosaur Microraptor. Chapter topics include aerodynamics, comparisons and contrasts among the powered flyers, and the ultimate evolution away from flight. Alexander even examines the surprisingly diverse group of gliding animals, including squirrels, snakes, and ants. Through rigorous yet accessible writing, Alexander offers a comprehensive and engaging account of the evolution of flight, from dinosaurs to modern birds. On the Wing will delight and inform everyone from bird lovers to dinosaur enthusiasts, and offers key insights into the perpetual mystery of flight. En ligne : https://global.oup.com/academic/product/on-the-wing-9780199996773

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Nature's flyers: birds, insects, and the biomechanics of flight / David E. Alexander (2004)  

Public ISBD Titre : Nature's flyers: birds, insects, and the biomechanics of flight Type de document : livre Auteurs : David E. Alexander, Auteur ; Steven Vogel, Préfacier, etc. Editeur : Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press Année de publication : 2004 Importance : 358 p. ISBN/ISSN/EAN : 978-0-8018-8059-9 Prix : 40.00 USD Note générale : Publ. 2002, Johns Hopkins Pbk ed. 2004; ISBN-10 : 0-8018-8059-9 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Animal behaviour  Flight behaviour  Mechanics Résumé : David E. Alexander's fascination with the many animals and plants that have harnessed the air is evident in Nature's Flyers: Birds, Insects, and the Biomechanics of Flight, a detailed account of our current scientific understanding of the primary aspects of flight in nature. Instead of relying on elaborate mathematical equations, Alexander explains the physical basis of flight with sharp prose and clear diagrams. Drawing upon bats, birds, insects, pterosaurs, and even winged seeds, he details the basic operating principles of wings and then moves progressively through more complex modes of animal flight, including gliding, flapping, and maneuvering. In addition to summarizing the latest thinking about flight's energy costs, Alexander presents a holistic view of flight and its ramifications as he explores the ecology and evolution of flying animals, addressing behaviorally important topics such as migration and navigation. With somewhat surprising answers, the author then concludes his study by examining the extent to which natural flight has been inspiring or instructive for the architects of human flight—airplane designers and engineers. En ligne : https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/natures-flyers Nature's flyers: birds, insects, and the biomechanics of flight [livre] / David E. Alexander, Auteur ; Steven Vogel, Préfacier, etc. . - Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2004 . - 358 p. ISBN : 978-0-8018-8059-9 : 40.00 USD Publ. 2002, Johns Hopkins Pbk ed. 2004; ISBN-10 : 0-8018-8059-9 Langues : Anglais (eng) Mots-clés : Animal behaviour  Flight behaviour  Mechanics Résumé : David E. Alexander's fascination with the many animals and plants that have harnessed the air is evident in Nature's Flyers: Birds, Insects, and the Biomechanics of Flight, a detailed account of our current scientific understanding of the primary aspects of flight in nature. Instead of relying on elaborate mathematical equations, Alexander explains the physical basis of flight with sharp prose and clear diagrams. Drawing upon bats, birds, insects, pterosaurs, and even winged seeds, he details the basic operating principles of wings and then moves progressively through more complex modes of animal flight, including gliding, flapping, and maneuvering. In addition to summarizing the latest thinking about flight's energy costs, Alexander presents a holistic view of flight and its ramifications as he explores the ecology and evolution of flying animals, addressing behaviorally important topics such as migration and navigation. With somewhat surprising answers, the author then concludes his study by examining the extent to which natural flight has been inspiring or instructive for the architects of human flight—airplane designers and engineers. En ligne : https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/natures-flyers

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