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Kramer observed that starlings placed in circular cages out of doors at migration
time indicated by their behaviour the direction in which they wished to travel.
They tended to head in a particular direction, but Kramer noticed that they did not
do ...
Kramer observed that starlings placed in circular cages out of doors at migration
time indicated by their behaviour the direction in which they wished to travel.
They tended to head in a particular direction, but Kramer noticed that they did not
do ...
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indication that they make use of more than one compass system for determining
direction, including sensitivity to the earth's magnetic field (Bliss and Heppner
1976). It is now evident that recognition of landmarks plays a very small role in
the ...
indication that they make use of more than one compass system for determining
direction, including sensitivity to the earth's magnetic field (Bliss and Heppner
1976). It is now evident that recognition of landmarks plays a very small role in
the ...
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bee's estimate of 'distance' seems, therefore, to be the effort needed to reach the
flowers.t The direction of the flowers is indicated by the straight part of the dance.
The dance is performed on the vertically arranged combs inside the hive.
bee's estimate of 'distance' seems, therefore, to be the effort needed to reach the
flowers.t The direction of the flowers is indicated by the straight part of the dance.
The dance is performed on the vertically arranged combs inside the hive.
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UNIVERSAL TIME | 1 |
HUMAN TIME | 48 |
BIOLOGICAL TIME | 123 |
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according alpha rhythm animals argued argument Aristotle assigned associated atoms axiom believed biological clock body brain Cambridge causal circadian rhythms circannual concept concerned conclusion consciousness Consequently constant continuous cosmic cycle definition depends direction distance duration effect Einstein's entropy epoch equation event horizon example existence experience fact factor finite formula function fundamental particle future galaxies geometry given gravitational hence hypothesis idea independent infinite instant interval light cones London mathematical matter measure mechanism memory Minkowski diagram Moreover motion moving nature Nevertheless Newton objects observer occur organisms origin oscillations paradox particle horizon particular past perception period phenomena philosophers photons photoperiodic physical physiological possible postulate precedes present principle problem processes regarded relation result reversal scale sense sequence simultaneous space space-time spatial specious present speed succession temperature temporal Theory of Relativity tion transl uniform universe velocity of light whereas world line world model Zeno's paradox
Bibliografische Informationen
| Titel | The Natural Philosophy of Time Oxford science publications |
| Autor | G. J. Whitrow |
| Ausgabe | 2, illustriert |
| Verlag | Clarendon Press, 1980 |
| Original von | University of Michigan |
| Digitalisiert | 12. Juni 2009 |
| ISBN | 0198582129, 9780198582120 |
| Länge | 399 Seiten |
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