Marine Mammals Evolutionary Biology

Author/creator Berta, Annalisa Author
Format Electronic
Edition2nd ed.,Revised
Publication InfoAcademic Press [Imprint] San Diego : Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Description560 p. ill 10.000 x 06.875 in.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
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Other author/creatorSumich, James L. Author
Other author/creatorKovacs, Kit M. Author
Other author/creatorFolkens, Pieter Arend Illustrator
Other author/creatorAdam, Peter J. Illustrator
Summary Annotation 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.<br /><br />* Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the biology of all marine mammals<br />* Provides a phylogenetic framework that integrates phylogeny with behavior and ecology<br />* Features chapter summaries, further readings, an appendix, glossary and an extensive bibliography<br />* Exciting new color photographs and additional distribution maps
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ISBN9780120885527
ISBN0120885522 (Trade Cloth) Active Record
Standard identifier# 9780120885527
Stock number00991439