{"product_id":"flexible-phenotype-the","title":"Flexible Phenotype, The","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Flexible Phenotype attempts a true synthesis of physiology, behaviour, and ecology by developing an empirical argument that describes the intimate connections between phenotypes and their environments. It portrays an ecological angle to the rapidly growing extended synthesis in evolutionary biology that incorporates developmental processes, self-organization, and the multiple dimensions of inheritance. The book starts with a synthesis of the principles guiding\n\u003cbr\u003ecurrent research in ecophysiology, functional morphology, and behavioural ecology. Each aspect is illustrated with the detailed results of empirical work on as wide a range of organisms as possible. The\n\u003cbr\u003eintegrated story of the flexible phenotype is woven throughout the book on the basis of the authors' long-term research on migrant shorebirds and their invertebrate prey. These birds travel vast distances from one environment to another, and the changing nature of their bodies reflects the varied selection pressures experienced in the course of their globe-spanning migrations. In essence, the authors argue for the existence of direct, measurable, links between phenotype and ecology, mediated by\n\u003cbr\u003edevelopmental processes. Their book outlines a more encompassing approach to evolutionary ecology, based on first principles in physiology, behaviour, and ecology. It aspires to encourage a further\n\u003cbr\u003eintegration of ecology and physiology, as well as fostering a collaborative research agenda between ecologists, physiologists, and developmental biologists.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oxford University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44157080207598,"sku":"9780199597246","price":123.43,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0630\/9612\/7726\/files\/9780199597246_76e8f015-2ec4-44da-8695-44d4301ff1ae.jpg?v=1706220051","url":"https:\/\/bookland.com.au\/products\/flexible-phenotype-the","provider":"Book Land AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}