Marine Mammal Biology ：An Evolutionary Approach

Publication subTitle ：An Evolutionary Approach

Author： A. Rus Hoelzel  

Publisher： John Wiley & Sons Inc‎

Publication year： 2009

E-ISBN: 9781444311334

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780632052325

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780632052325

Subject： Q959.8 Mammalia

Language： ENG

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Description

This book provides a general introduction to the biology of marine mammals, and an overview of the adaptations that have permitted mammals to succeed in the marine environment. Each chapter, written by experts in their field, will provide an up-to-date review and present the major discoveries and innovations in the field. Important technical advances such as satellite telemetry and time-depth-recorders will be described in boxes.

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Contents

pp.：  7 – 8

Contributors

pp.：  8 – 11

Preface

pp.：  11 – 13

CHAPTER 1 Diversity and Zoogeography

pp.：  13 – 50

CHAPTER 2 The Evolution of Marine Mammals

pp.：  50 – 85

CHAPTER 3 Anatomy and Physiology: the Challenge of Aquatic Living

pp.：  85 – 110

CHAPTER 4 Neural Morphology

pp.：  110 – 128

CHAPTER 5 Sensory Systems

pp.：  128 – 154

CHAPTER 6 Vocal Anatomy, Acoustic Communication and Echolocation

pp.：  154 – 197

CHAPTER 7 Patterns of Movement

pp.：  197 – 229

CHAPTER 8 Feeding Ecology

pp.：  229 – 259

CHAPTER 9 Energetics: Consequences for Fitness

pp.：  259 – 290

CHAPTER 10 Life History and Reproductive Strategies

pp.：  290 – 337

CHAPTER 11 Population Genetic Structure

pp.：  337 – 365

CHAPTER 12 Ecology of Group Living and Social Behaviour

pp.：  365 – 383

CHAPTER 13 Problem Solving and Memory

pp.：  383 – 400

CHAPTER 14 Conservation and Management

pp.：  400 – 429

Index

pp.：  429 – 450

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