Animal Locomotion: Physical Principles and Adaptations

Animal Locomotion & Adaptation

Animal Locomotion: Physical Principles and Adaptations examines the physical and biological principles governing movement across diverse animal groups. It integrates biomechanics, biophysics, bioengineering, evolutionary biology, and functional morphology to explore swimming, flying, and terrestrial locomotion. The book is designed for advanced students and researchers studying animal movement and organismal biology.

Key Features

• Explores physical principles of animal movement
• Covers swimming, flying, and terrestrial locomotion
• Integrates biomechanics and biophysics
• Examines functional morphology
• Connects locomotion with evolution
• Discusses biodiversity and adaptation
• Applies mathematical analysis to movement
• Covers modern research methodologies
• Explores ecological and physiological aspects
• Links movement with organ systems
• Includes bioengineering perspectives
• Addresses molecular and systems biology
• Suitable for advanced students
• Useful for researchers in animal movement