Between form and function : On the fundamentals of Portmann's theoretical biology

Abstract

The book is dedicated to the ideas of Swiss zoologist Adolf Portmann. Inside, reader finds five essays written by A.

Portmann followed by five further contributions from different contemporary authors which either directly deal with Portmann’s work or discuss related topics. The common denominator of all five contributions is the evolution of organic design.

Keywords

• Adolf Portmann
• biology
• evolution
• zoology
• coloration
• adaptation