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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...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Baltimore, Maryland :
Johns Hopkins University Press,
2020.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- 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.