Marine mammals : evolutionary biology / / Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs ; with illustrations by Pieter Arend Folkens, Peter J. Adam

• Autore: Berta Annalisa
• Pubblicazione: Amsterdam ; ; Boston ; ; London, : Elsevier/Academic Press, c2006
• Edizione: 2nd ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (575 p.)
• Disciplina: 599.5
• Soggetto topico: Marine mammals; Marine mammals - Evolution
• Altri autori: SumichJames L KovacsKit M. <1956->
• Note generali: Previous ed.: 1999.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front Cover; Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology; Copyright Page; CONTENTS; Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1. Introduction; 1.1. Marine Mammals-"What Are They?"; 1.2. Adaptations for Aquatic Life; 1.3. Scope and Use of This Book; 1.4. Time Scale; 1.5. Early Observations of Marine Mammals; 1.6. Emergence of Marine Mammal Science; 1.7. Further Reading and Resources; References; PART I: Evolutionary History; Chapter 2. Systematics and Classification; 2.1. Introduction: Systematics-What Is It and Why Do It?; 2.2. Some Basic Terminology and Concepts; 2.3. How Do You Do Cladistics? ; 2.4. Testing Phylogenetic Hypotheses2.5. Going Beyond the Phylogenetic Framework: Elucidating Evolutionary and Ecological Patterns; 2.6. Taxonomy and Classification; 2.7. Summary and Conclusions; 2.8. Further Reading; References; Chapter 3. Pinniped Evolution and Systematics; 3.1. Introduction; 3.2. Origin and Evolution; 3.3. Summary and Conclusions; 3.4. Further Reading; References; Chapter 4. Cetacean Evolution and Systematics; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Origin and Evolution; 4.3. Summary and Conclusions; 4.4. Further Reading; References ; Chapter 5. Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals: Evolution and Systematics5.1. Introduction; 5.2. Origin and Evolution of Sirenians; 5.3. The Extinct Sirenian Relatives-Desmostylia; 5.4. The Extinct Marine Bear-Like Carnivoran, Kolponomos; 5.5. The Extinct Aquatic Sloth, Thalassocnus natans; 5.6. The Sea Otter, Enhydra lutris; 5.7. The Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus; 5.8. Summary and Conclusions; 5.9. Further Reading; References; Chapter 6. Evolutionary Biogeography; 6.1. Introduction-What Is Biogeography and Why Is It Important?; 6.2. Ecological Factors Affecting Distributions of Marine Mammals ; 6.3. Present Patterns of Distribution6.4. Reconstructing Biogeographic Patterns; 6.5. Past Patterns of Distribution; 6.6. Summary and Conclusions; 6.7. Further Reading and Resources; References; PART II: Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, And Behavior; Chapter 7. Integumentary and Sensory Systems; 7.1. Introduction; 7.2. Integumentary System; 7.3. Nerves and Sense Organs; 7.4. Summary and Conclusions; 7.5. Further Reading; References; Chapter 8. Musculoskeletal System and Locomotion; 8.1. Introduction; 8.2. Pinnipeds; 8.3. Cetaceans; 8.4. Sirenians; 8.5. Sea Otter; 8.6. Polar Bear ; 8.7. Summary and Conclusions8.8. Further Reading; References; Chapter 9. Energetics; 9.1. Introduction; 9.2. Metabolic Rates; 9.3. Thermoregulation; 9.4. Energetics of Locomotion; 9.5. Osmoregulation; 9.6. Summary and Conclusions; 9.7. Further Reading; References; Chapter 10. Respiration and Diving Physiology; 10.1. Introduction; 10.2. Problems of Deep and Prolonged Dives for Breath-Holders; 10.3. Pulmonary and Circulatory Adaptations to Diving; 10.4. Diving Response; 10.5. Diving Behavior and Phylogenetic Patterns; 10.6. Summary and Conclusions; 10.7. Further Reading; References ; Chapter 11. Sound Production for Communication, Echolocation, and Prey Capture
• Sommario/riassunto: 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.* Comprehensive, up-to-date coverag
• Titolo autorizzato: Marine mammals
• ISBN: 1-281-05322-8; 9786611053222; 0-08-048934-6
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910826308703321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II