Front Cover; Advances in Ecological Research, Volume 10; Copyright Page; Contents; Contributors to Volume 10; Preface; Chapter 1. Ecology, Evolution and Energetics: A Study in Metabolic Adaptation; I. Introduction; II. Historical and Philosophical Perspective; III. Cybernetic Logic of Life; IV. What Sort of Efficiencies are There and What Efficiencies are Important?; V. Size versus Fecundity; VI. Adiposity versus Fecundity; VII. Egg Size versus Numbers; VIII. Trophic level and Efficiency; IX. Metabolism of Mucus Producers; X. Poikilothermy versus Homeothermy; XI. Metabolic Adaptability
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VI. ConclusionsAcknowledgements; References; Author Index; Subject Index; Cumulative List of Titles
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XII. Soma versus Germ LineXIII. Models of Metabolism; XIV. Postscript on Ageing; XV. Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 2. Rodent Long Distance Orientation ("Homing"); I. Introduction; II. Methodological Aspects; III. Adaptive Values of Long Distance Orientation; IV. Factors Influcncing Homing; V. Hypothesis about Homing Mechanisms; VI. Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 3. Secondary Production in Inland Waters; I. Introduction; II. Terminology; III. Methods for Estimating Production Rate; IV. The P/B Ratio; V. Annual Production in Secondary Producer Groups