Discussion: Scaling: Why is Animal Size so Important?

Author: Knut Schmidt-Nielsen

Description: Scaling: Why is Animal Size so Important? by Knut Schmidt-Nielsen explores the relationship between an animal's size and its physiological functions. Schmidt-Nielsen, a renowned biologist, discusses how the physical size of animals affects their biology, from metabolism and oxygen consumption to thermoregulation and movement. The book explores why certain animals are larger or smaller in different environments and how size influences an organism’s survival. Schmidt-Nielsen examines a variety of species, from tiny insects to massive whales, and explains the scientific principles behind the scaling laws that govern the natural world.

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