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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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Berta, Annalisa
Otros Autores: Sumich, James L., Kovacs, Kit M., 1956-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Boston ; London : Elsevier/Academic Press, �2006.
Edición:2nd ed.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.