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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...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Authors: Berta, Annalisa (Author), Sumich, James L. (Author), Kovacs, Kit M., 1956- (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: London, UK : Elsevier, Academic Press, [2015]
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Marine mammals.
Marine mammals > Evolution.
Mammif�eres marins.
Mammif�eres marins > �Evolution.
NATURE > Animals > Mammals.
SCIENCE > Life Sciences > Zoology > Mammals.
Marine mammals
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • INTRODUCTION
  • Phylogeny, Taxonomy, and Classification
  • Pinniped Evolution and Systematics
  • Cetacean Evolution and Systematics
  • Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals: Evolution and Systematics
  • Evolution and Geography
  • 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.

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