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Animal Architects

Laura Anderson

Traduttore A AI

Casa editrice: Publifye

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Animal Architects unveils the astonishing construction capabilities found throughout the animal kingdom. From bird nests to beaver dams and even coral reefs, creatures exhibit remarkable engineering skills shaped by evolution. These constructions aren't just instinctive actions; they reflect sophisticated adaptations critical for survival and significantly influence ecosystem dynamics.

 
Discover how animals select and modify resources to build homes, showcasing ingenuity in structural design that impacts habitat creation and biodiversity. This book explores the materials and methods animals use, the functions of their constructions for survival and reproduction, and their broader ecological impact.

 
Structured in three parts, it begins with fundamental principles, progresses to specific examples grouped by construction type, and concludes with the ecological consequences of animal architecture. Through diverse data from field observations and biomechanical analyses, Animal Architects emphasizes the active role animals play in shaping their environments, challenging the notion that environmental modification is unique to humans.
Disponibile da: 05/03/2025.
Lunghezza di stampa: 63 pagine.

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