Marine Mammals, Third Edition: Evolutionary Biology

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 Content: Front Matter, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Preface, Page ix Acknowledgments, Page xi Chapter 1 - Introduction, Pages 1-14 Chapter 2 - Phylogeny, Taxonomy, and Classification, Pages 17-34 Chapter 3 - Pinniped Evolution and Systematics, Pages 35-61 Chapter 4 - Cetacean Evolution and Systematics, Pages 63-101 Chapter 5 - Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals: Evolution and Systematics, Pages 103-129 Chapter 6 - Evolution and Geography, Pages 131-166 Chapter 7 - Integumentary and Sensory Systems, Pages 169-210 Chapter 8 - Musculoskeletal System and Locomotion, Pages 211-268 Chapter 9 - Energetics, Pages 269-297 Chapter 10 - Respiration and Diving Physiology, Pages 299-343 Chapter 11 - Sound Production for Communication, Echolocation, and Prey Capture, Pages 345-395 Chapter 12 - Diet, Foraging Structures, and Strategies, Pages 397-463 Chapter 13 - Reproductive Structures, Strategies, and Patterns, Pages 465-532 Chapter 14 - Population Structure and Dynamics, Pages 533-595 Chapter 15 - Exploitation and Conservation, Pages 599-655 Appendix, Pages 657-680 Color Plates, Pages 681-699 Glossary, Pages 701-709 Index, Pages 711-726

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

__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. * 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