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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 con...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Berta, Annalisa (Author), Sumich, James L. (Author), Kovacs, Kit M., 1956- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Elsevier, 2015.
Edition:Third edition.
Subjects:
Marine mammals.
Marine mammals > Evolution.
Mammifères marins.
Mammifères marins > Évolution.
Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Acknowledgments
  • Chapter 1. Introduction
  • Part 1. Evolutionary history
  • Chapter 2. Phylogeny, taxonomy and classification
  • Chapter 3. Pinniped evolution and systematics
  • Chapter 4. Cetacean evolution and systematics
  • Chapter 5. Sirenians and other marine mammals : evolution and systematics
  • Chapter 6. Evolution and geography
  • Part 2. Evolutionary biology, ecology, and behavior
  • Chapter 7. Integumentary and sensory systems
  • Chapter 8. Musculoskeletal system and locomotion
  • Chapter 9. Energetics
  • Chapter 10. Respiration and diving physiology
  • Chapter 11. Sound production for communication, echolocation and prey
  • Chapter 12. Diet, foraging structures, and strategies
  • Chapter 13. Reproductive structures, strategies and patterns
  • Chapter 14. Population structure and dynamics
  • Part III. Exploitation, conservation, and management
  • Chapter 15. Exploitation and conservation
  • Appendix
  • Color plates
  • Glossary
  • Index.