Marine mammals : evolutionary biology /: evolutionary biology. (©2006)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs ; with illustrations by Pieter Arend Folkens, Peter J. Adam.
• Other Names: Berta, Annalisa; Sumich, James L; Kovacs, Kit M, 1956-
• Contents: Systematics and classification -- Pinniped evolution and systematics -- Cetacean evolution and systematics -- Sirenian and other marine mammals : evolution and systematics -- Evolutionary biogeography -- 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 -- Classification of marine mammals.
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Boston London : Elsevier/Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2006
• Copyright Date: 2006
• Extent: 1 online resource (x, 547 pages, [16] pages of plates), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 599.5; Marine mammals; Marine mammals -- Evolution; Evolution; Mammifères marins; Mammifères marins -- Évolution; SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Mammals; NATURE -- Animals -- Mammals; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780080489346; 0080489346
• Related ISBNs: 9780120885527; 0120885522; 012369499X; 9780123694997
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.