Marine mammals : evolutionary biology /: evolutionary biology. (©2006)
- Record Type:
- Book
- Title:
- Marine mammals : evolutionary biology /: evolutionary biology. (©2006)
- Main Title:
- Marine mammals : evolutionary biology
- 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.
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- 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).
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- British Library HMNTS - ELD.DS.63790
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