Friedrich G. Barth Bücher

Spinnen sind wundervolle Kreaturen. Ihr reichhaltiges und komplexes Verhalten verfügt über hochentwickelte Sinnessysteme und ist hervorragend an die Bedingungen ihrer Umwelt angepasst - wie sich aus ihrem evolutionären Erfolg ersehen lässt: sie hatten 400 Millionen Jahre Zeit, ihre Biosensoren zu einer faszinierenden technischen Perfektion und Komplexität auszuarbeiten. Professor Friedrich G. Barth stellt in seinem packenden Buch diese "technische Perfektion" in den übergeordneten Zusammenhang der "Biologie", in der die Passung zwischen Umwelt und Sinnesorganen und die Selektivität der Sinne als Bindeglied zwischen Umwelt und Verhalten eine vorranginge Rolle spielt.

This delightful book explores the intricate partnership between insects and flowers, emphasizing the sensory experiences of insects. Barth, a notable sensory physiologist, presents a sprightly and engaging narrative, enhanced by well-conveyed experimental procedures and references to key researchers, which elevate the work beyond a mere collection of facts. The book delves into the fascinating and often bizarre strategies flowers employ to ensure pollination, revealing an equally compelling zoological perspective alongside the botanical narrative. It serves as an introduction to the coevolution of insects and plants, shedding light on recent discoveries in this field. The engaging prose makes complex concepts accessible, reminiscent of the finest scientific writing, akin to Charles Darwin's works. This book is a treasure for biologists, nature enthusiasts, and gardeners curious about the underlying mechanisms of plant growth and pollination. It stands out as a remarkable contribution to the understanding of the natural world, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the interactions between flora and fauna.

Sense organs serve as a kind of biological interface between the environment and the organism. Therefore, the relationship between sensory systems and ecology is very close and its knowledge of fundamental importance for an understanding of animal behavior. The sixteen chapters of this book exemplify the diversity of the constraints and opportunities associated with the sensation of stimuli representing different forms of energy. The book stresses the events taking place in the sensory periphery where the animal is exposed to and gets in touch with its natural habitat and acquires the information needed to organize its interaction with its environment. Ecology of Sensing brings together the leading experts in the field.