Concepts of Constructional Morphology
Concepts of Constructional Morphology
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构造形态学的概念
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1991
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K. Vogel
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K. Vogel
A definition of constructional morphology is offered and its relations to functional morphology and biomechanics are described. Starting from the introduction of this term and kind of morphological analysis by Weber, it is described as a compromise between a morphogenetic and a phylogenetic factor and the biological role (Seilacher). The importance of biomechanics in morphogenetic processes is emphasized. Arguments are offered that evolution is not in the first place the story of ecological adaptations but the history of constructional improvement. Natural selection has impact not only on protection and matter and energy acquisition but also on the economy and optimality of the matter and energy-consuming and -converting machinery of the organism.