Marine mammals : evolutionary biology

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Marine mammals : evolutionary biology

Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs

Academic Press, c2015

3rd ed

  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references and index

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Description

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.

Table of Contents

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)

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  • NCID
    BB18874875
  • ISBN
    • 9780123970022
  • Country Code
    ne
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    Amsterdam
  • Pages/Volumes
    xi, 726 p.
  • Size
    25 cm
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