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Zoogeomorphology
David R. Butler
其他書名
Animals as Geomorphic Agents
出版
Cambridge University Press
, 1995-05-26
主題
Nature / Ecology
Science / Life Sciences / Biology
Science / Earth Sciences / Geography
Science / Earth Sciences / Geology
Science / Paleontology
Science / Life Sciences / Zoology / General
ISBN
0521433436
9780521433433
URL
http://books.google.com.hk/books?id=L-QsSjMee1UC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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Animals as geomorphic agents have primarily been considered "curiosities" in the literature of geomorphology, whose spatial and quantitative influences have been seen as both limited and minor. Zoogeomorphology: Animals as Geomorphic Agents examines the distinct geomorphic influences of invertebrates, ectothermic vertebrates, birds, and mammals, and demonstrates the importance of animals as landscape sculptors. Specific processes associated with the diversity of animal influences in geomorphology are examined, including burrowing and denning, nesting, lithophagy and geophagy, wallowing and trampling, food caching, excavating for food, and dam building by beavers. Particular emphasis is placed on terrestrial animals, although aquatic animals are also discussed where appropriate. This book, which is the only one available wholly devoted to this topic, will interest graduate students and professional research workers in geomorphology, ecology, environmental science, physical geography, and geology.