The Biology of the Avian Respiratory System: Evolution, Development, Structure and Function

Abstract

It is hoped that it will stimulate further investigations on the biology of birds in general and the structure, function and development of the respiratory system in particular. The field of avian respiratory biology is too broad to be covered in a single book. Contingent on the availability of contributors, the topics were carefully selected to provide an adequately illustrative sample of field. The common theme in the reviews was to evaluate the earlier investigations and synthesize, critically assess and reconcile such data with the latest findings. The book presents cutting-edge understanding on evolution of birds and certain important aspects of their biology.