ANIMAL EYES by Michael F. Land, Dan-Eric Nilsson ( 9780199581146 )

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Title:

ANIMAL EYES

By:

Michael F. Land, Dan-Eric Nilsson

Format:

Paperback

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ISBN 10:

0199581142

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9780199581146

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Publisher:

OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Pub. date:

15 March, 2012

Edition:

2nd Revised edition

Series:

Oxford Animal Biology Series

Pages:

288

Description:

This book covers the way that all known types of eyes work, from their optics to the behaviour they guide. The ways that eyes sample the world in space and time are considered, and the evolutionary origins of eyes are discussed. This new edition incorporates discoveries made since the first edition published in 2001.

Synopsis:

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.

Illustrations:

Numerous illustrations, plus a 4 page colour plate section

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Oxford University Press

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