Marine mammals : evolutionary biology /
Berta and Sumich have succeeded yet again in creating superior marine reading! This book is a succinct yet comprehensive text devoted to the systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology, physiology, and behavior of marine mammals. The first edition, considered the leading text in the field, is requir...
| Основен автор: | Berta, Annalisa. |
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| Други автори: | Sumich, James L., Kovacs, Kit M., 1956- |
| Формат: | Електронна книга |
| Език: | English |
| Публикувано: |
Boston ; London :
Elsevier/Academic Press,
℗♭2006.
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| Издание: | 2nd ed. |
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| Онлайн достъп: |
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=196106 |
| Подобни документи: |
Print version::
Marine mammals. |
Съдържание:
- Systematics and classification
- Pinniped evolution and systematics
- Cetacean evolution and systematics
- Sirenian and other marine mammals : evolution and systematics
- Evolutionary biogeography
- Integumentary and sensory systems
- Musculoskeletal system and locomotion
- Energetics
- Respiration and diving physiology
- Sound production for communication, echolocation, and prey capture
- Diet, foraging structures, and strategies
- Reproductive structures, strategies, and patterns
- Population structure and dynamics
- exploitation and conservation
- Classification of marine mammals.