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Marine Mammals - Evolutionary Biology

By Annalisa Berta , James L. Sumich , Kit M. Kovacs

Book information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2005
ISBN
9780120885527, 0120885522
Open Library ID
OL7325703M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
17 MB (17851793 bytes)
Edition
2
Pages
569\569
Topic
Biology Zoology
Time added
2010-05-17 00:23:50
Биологические дисциплины;Зоология;Териология

Description

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.* 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

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