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Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology Vital Source e-bog
Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich og Kit M. Kovacs
(2015)
Marine Mammals
Evolutionary Biology
Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich og Kit M. Kovacs
(2015)
Sprog: Engelsk
Detaljer om varen
- 3. Udgave
- Vital Source searchable e-book (Reflowable pages): 738 sider
- Udgiver: Elsevier Science (Marts 2015)
- Forfattere: Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich og Kit M. Kovacs
- ISBN: 9780123972576
Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology, Third Edition is a succinct, yet comprehensive text devoted to the systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology, physiology, and behavior of marine mammals.
Earlier editions of this valuable work are considered required reading for all marine biologists concerned with marine mammals, and this text continues that tradition of excellence with updated citations and an expansion of nearly every chapter that includes full color photographs and distribution maps.
- Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the biology of all marine mammals
- Provides a phylogenetic framework that integrates phylogeny with behavior and ecology
- Features chapter summaries, further readings, an appendix, glossary and an extensive bibliography
- Exciting new color photographs and additional distribution maps
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Detaljer om varen
- 3. Udgave
- Hardback: 738 sider
- Udgiver: Elsevier Science & Technology (Juni 2015)
- Forfattere: Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich og Kit M. Kovacs
- ISBN: 9780123970022
Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology, Third Edition is a succinct, yet comprehensive text devoted to the systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology, physiology, and behavior of marine mammals.
Earlier editions of this valuable work are considered required reading for all marine biologists concerned with marine mammals, and this text continues that tradition of excellence with updated citations and an expansion of nearly every chapter that includes full color photographs and distribution maps.
- Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the biology of all marine mammals
- Provides a phylogenetic framework that integrates phylogeny with behavior and ecology
- Features chapter summaries, further readings, an appendix, glossary and an extensive bibliography
- Exciting new color photographs and additional distribution maps
Part I: EVOLUTIONARY HISTORY Phylogeny, Taxonomy and Classification Pinniped Evolution and Systematics Cetacean Evolution and Systematics Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals: Evolution and Systematics Evolution and Geography
Part II: EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY, ECOLOGY AND BEHAVIOR Integumentary, Sensory and Urinary Systems Musculoskeletal System and Locomotion Energetics Respiration, diving and breathhold physiology Sound production for communication, echolocation and prey Diet, Foraging Structures, and Strategies Reproductive Structures, Strategies and Patterns Population Structure and Dynamics
Part III: Exploitation, Conservation, and Management Exploitation, Conservation, and Management Appendix: Classification of Marine Mammals For families of marine mammals: diagnosis, definition, distribution, fossil history, content (species level)