Animal Eyes

Animal Eyes
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Publisher : OUP Oxford
Total Pages : 288
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ISBN-10 : 9780191625367
ISBN-13 : 0191625361
Rating : 4/5 (361 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Animal Eyes by : Michael F. Land

Download or read book Animal Eyes written by Michael F. Land and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2012-03-01 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Animal Eyes provides a comparative account of all known types of eye in the animal kingdom, outlining their structure and function with an emphasis on the nature of the optical systems and the physical principles involved in image formation. A universal theme throughout the book is the evolution and taxonomic distribution of each type of eye, and the roles of different eye types in the behaviour and ecology of the animals that possess them. In comparing the specific capabilities of eyes, it considers the factors that lead to good resolution of detail and the ability to function under a wide range of light conditions. This new edition is fully updated throughout, incorporating more than a decade of new discoveries and research.


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