Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology

Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology
ISBN-10
0123972574
ISBN-13
9780123972576
Series
Marine Mammals
Category
Science
Pages
738
Language
English
Published
2015-03-20
Publisher
Academic Press
Authors
Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs

Description

Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology, Third Edition is a succinct, yet comprehensive text devoted to the systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology, physiology, and behavior of marine mammals. Earlier editions of this valuable work are considered required reading for all marine biologists concerned with marine mammals, and this text continues that tradition of excellence with updated citations and an expansion of nearly every chapter that includes full color photographs and distribution maps. 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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