Marine Mammals

Evolutionary Biology

Annalisa Berta, James Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs

576 pages, parution le 22/12/2005 (2^eme édition)

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Résumé

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 required reading for all marine biologists concerned with marine mammals. Revisions include updates of citations, expansion of nearly every chapter and full color photographs. This title continues the tradition by fully expanding and updating nearly all chapters.

Features and Benefits

Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the biology of all marine mammals
Provides a phylogenetic framework that integrates phylogeny with behavior and ecology
Features chapter summaries, further readings, an appendix, glossary and an extensive bibliography
Exciting new color photographs and additional distribution maps

L'auteur - Annalisa Berta

Annalisa Berta is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at San Diego State University. She received her Ph.D. in Paleontology from the University of California, Berkeley in 1979, and has been the author of numerous publications in her field.

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L'auteur - James Sumich

James Sumich is an Instructor of Marine Biology and Zoology at Grossmont Community College in El Cajon, California. He received his Ph.D. from Oregon State University in 1986.

L'auteur - Kit M. Kovacs

Kit Kovacs : Norwegian Polar Institute, Tromso, Norway

Sommaire

Evolutionary History
- Systematics and Classification
- Pinniped Evolution and Systematics
- Cetacean Evolution and Systematics
- Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals: Evolution and Systematics
- Evolutionary Biogeography
Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, and Behavior
- Integumentary, Sensory, and Urinary Systems
- Musculoskeletal System and Locomotion
- Respiration, Diving, and Breath-Hold Physiology
- Sound Production for Communication, Echolocation, and Prey Capture
- Diet, Foraging Structures, and Strategies
- Mating, Breeding, and Social Organization
- Reproductive Structures, Patterns, and Strategies
- Population Structure and Population Dynamics
- Exploitation and Conservation
- Classification of Marine Mammals

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Éditeur(s)	Academic Press
Auteur(s)	Annalisa Berta, James Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs
Parution	22/12/2005
Édition	2^eme édition
Nb. de pages	576
Format	18 x 26,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1360g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780120885527
ISBN13	978-0-12-088552-7