What is conservation physiology? Perspectives on an increasingly integrated and essential science
Author(s) -
Steven J. Cooke,
Lawren Sack,
Craig E. Franklin,
Anthony P. Farrell,
John Beardall,
Martin Wikelski,
Steven L. Chown
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
conservation physiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.942
H-Index - 37
ISSN - 2051-1434
DOI - 10.1093/conphys/cot001
Subject(s) - organism , biology , ecology , conservation biology , conservation science , environmental resource management , conservation psychology , stressor , natural (archaeology) , sustainability , ecosystem , environmental planning , biodiversity , geography , neuroscience , paleontology , environmental science
The definition of ‘conservation physiology’ is refined to be more inclusive, with an emphasis on characterizing diversity, understanding and predicting responses to environmental change and stressors, and generating solutions. The integrative discipline is focused on mechanisms and uses physiological tools, concepts, and knowledge to advance conservation and resource management.
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