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Semi-aquatic mammals : ecology and biology /

"This book explores the evolution and ecology of the world's 120+ species of semi-aquatic mammals. It includes illuminating photographs and original illustrations by an award-winning artist. The book covers topics such as behavior, habitat use, special evolutionary adaptations, and ecologi...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hood, Glynnis A., 1964- (Autor)
Otros Autores: Brierley, Meaghan (Ilustrador)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2020.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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505 0 |a Chapter 1. Introduction -- Part I. Geographical distribution and habitats. Chapter 2. Paleobiology -- Chapter 3. Ranging across the continents -- Chapter 4. Ecological niches -- Part II. Physical adaptations. Chapter 5. Morphology -- Chapter 6. Physiological adaptations -- Chapter 7. Locomotion and buoyancy -- Part III. Feeding ecology. Chapter 8. The predators: foraging strategies and niches -- Chapter 9. The prey: predator-prey interactions -- Part IV. Reproduction. Chapter 10. Mating and offspring -- Part V. Conservation challenges and management approaches. Chapter 11. Status and threats -- Chapter 12. Introductions and reintroductions -- Chapter 13. Management approaches -- Appendix A. Taxonomic list of semi-aquatic and riparian-dependent mammals -- Appendix B. Online resources -- Glossary -- References. 
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