Description: Predator-Prey Dynamics by Michael R. Conover Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description The olfactory concealment theory demonstrates that olfaction is an effective method used by predators to locate prey because animals constantly release a stream of odorants. This book helps biologists and wildlife professionals manage olfactory predators and their prey. Publisher Description Humans, being visually oriented, are well versed in camouflage and how animals hide from predators that use vision to locate prey. However, many predators do not hunt by sight; they hunt by scent. This raises the question: do survival mechanisms and behaviors exist which allow animals to hide from these olfactory predators? If so, what are they, and how do they work?Predator-Prey Dynamics: The Role of Olfaction examines environmental as well as biological and behavioral elements of both predators and prey to answer gaps in our current knowledge of the survival dynamics of species. Beginning with a thorough look at the mechanics of olfaction, the author explains how predators detect, locate, and track their prey using odor trails on the ground or odor plumes in the air. Understanding the physics of airflow is the next step to understanding the potential for manipulating and masking scent. While a bush may conceal an animal visually from a predator, it will not protect an animal from a predator using olfaction. To hide from the latter, an animal needs to hide in locations where turbulence and updrafts will disperse its scent. The book addresses tradeoffs that animals must make given their dual needs to hide from predators and to procure food and water. Studies of mammalian and avian behavior provide examples on the actual use and efficacy of olfactory camouflage tactics. The book concludes with a redefinition of ecological terms based on the physics of airflow and a summary of the theory and implications of olfactory predator--prey dynamics. Introducing the mechanics of olfaction and its influence on the behavior of both predators and prey, Predator-Prey Dynamics: The Role of Olfaction presents a new perception of the world and enables us to understand and more effectively manage the delicate survival dynamics of animals in the wild. Author Biography Conover, Michael R. Details ISBN 0849392705 ISBN-13 9780849392702 Title Predator-Prey Dynamics Author Michael R. Conover Format Hardcover Year 2007 Pages 264 Edition 1st Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc GE_Item_ID:158179245; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780849392702
Book Title: Predator-Prey Dynamics
Number of Pages: 264 Pages
Publication Name: Predator-Prey Dynamics : the Role of Olfaction
Language: English
Publisher: CRC Press LLC
Subject: Life Sciences / Anatomy & Physiology (See Also Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology), Ecology, Animals / General, Life Sciences / Biology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Item Height: 0.8 in
Publication Year: 2007
Item Weight: 22.4 Oz
Type: Textbook
Author: Michael R. Conover
Subject Area: Nature, Science
Item Length: 10.4 in
Item Width: 7 in
Format: Hardcover
