The biology of sea turtles. Volume III (2013)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Jeanette Wyneken, Kenneth J. Lohmann and John A. Musick.
• Other Names: Wyneken, Jeanette, 1956-; Lohmann, Kenneth J, 1959-; Musick, John A
• Contents: Ch. 1. Physiology as integrated systems / Amanda Southwood Williard -- ch. 2. Vision / Kerstin A. Fritsches and Eric J. Warrant -- ch. 3. Natal homing and imprinting in sea turtles / Kenneth J. Lohmann [and others] -- ch. 4. The skeleton : an in vivo view of structure / Jeanette Wyneken -- ch. 5. Age and age estimation in sea turtles / Larisa Avens and Melissa L. Snover -- ch. 6. Molecular genetics of sea turtles / Michael P. Jensen, Nancy N. FitzSimmons, and Peter H. Dutton -- ch. 7. Oceanic habits and habitats : Dermochelys coriacea / Vincent S. Saba -- ch. 8. Oceanic habits and habitats : Caretta caretta / Katherine L. Mansfield and Nathan F. Putman -- ch. 9. Feeding biology : advances from field-based observations, physiological studies, and molecular techniques / T. Todd Jones and Jeffrey A. Seminoff -- ch. 10. Predators, prey, and the ecological roles of sea turtles / Michael R. Heithaus -- ch. 11. Exposure to and effects of persistent organic pollutants / Jennifer M. Keller -- ch. 12. Fisheries bycatch of marine turtles : lessons learned from decades of research and conservation / Rebecca Lewison [and others] -- ch. 13. Climate change and marine turtles / Mark Hamann [and others] -- ch. 14. Free-ranging sea turtle health / Mark Flint -- ch. 15. Sea turtle epibiosis / Michael G. Frick and Joseph B. Pfaller -- ch. 16. Parasites of marine turtles / Ellis C. Greiner.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton, Fla London : CRC Taylor & Francis [distributor]
• Publication Date: 2013
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 597.928; Sea turtles; NATURE -- Animals -- Reptiles & Amphibians; Sea turtles; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1439873089; 9781439873083
• Related ISBNs: 9781439873076; 1439873070
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references.; Note: Print version record.
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