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Marine mammals : evolutionary biology / / Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs ; with illustrations by Pieter Arend Folkens, Peter J. Adam
Marine mammals : evolutionary biology / / Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs ; with illustrations by Pieter Arend Folkens, Peter J. Adam
Autore Berta Annalisa
Edizione [2nd ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Amsterdam ; ; Boston ; ; London, : Elsevier/Academic Press, c2006
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (575 p.)
Disciplina 599.5
Altri autori (Persone) SumichJames L
KovacsKit M. <1956->
Soggetto topico Marine mammals
Marine mammals - Evolution
ISBN 1-281-05322-8
9786611053222
0-08-048934-6
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
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
Record Nr. UNINA-9910826308703321
Berta Annalisa  
Amsterdam ; ; Boston ; ; London, : Elsevier/Academic Press, c2006
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Marine Mammals [[electronic resource] ] : Evolutionary Biology
Marine Mammals [[electronic resource] ] : Evolutionary Biology
Autore Berta Annalisa
Edizione [2nd ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 2005
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (575 p.)
Disciplina 599.5
Altri autori (Persone) SumichJames L
KovacsKit M
Soggetto topico Evolution
Marine mammals
Zoology
Health & Biological Sciences
Vertebrates
Soggetto genere / forma Electronic books.
ISBN 1-281-05322-8
9786611053222
0-08-048934-6
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
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
Record Nr. UNINA-9910458492003321
Berta Annalisa  
Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 2005
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
Opac: Controlla la disponibilità qui
Marine Mammals [[electronic resource] ] : Evolutionary Biology
Marine Mammals [[electronic resource] ] : Evolutionary Biology
Autore Berta Annalisa
Edizione [2nd ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 2005
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (575 p.)
Disciplina 599.5
Altri autori (Persone) SumichJames L
KovacsKit M
Soggetto topico Evolution
Marine mammals
Zoology
Health & Biological Sciences
Vertebrates
ISBN 1-281-05322-8
9786611053222
0-08-048934-6
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
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
Record Nr. UNINA-9910784550203321
Berta Annalisa  
Burlington, : Elsevier Science, 2005
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
Opac: Controlla la disponibilità qui
Return to the sea [[electronic resource] ] : the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals / / Annalisa Berta ; illustrated by James L. Sumich and Carl Buell
Return to the sea [[electronic resource] ] : the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals / / Annalisa Berta ; illustrated by James L. Sumich and Carl Buell
Autore Berta Annalisa
Edizione [1st ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Berkeley, CA, : University of California Press, 2012
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (222 p.)
Disciplina 599.5/138
Soggetto topico Marine mammals - Evolution
Marine animals - Evolution
Soggetto genere / forma Electronic books.
ISBN 1-280-59330-X
9786613623133
0-520-95144-1
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter One. Marine Mammals -- Chapter Two. Past Diversity in Time and Space, Paleoclimates, and Paleoecology -- Chapter Three. Pinniped Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations -- Chapter Four. Cetartiodactylan Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations -- Chapter Five. Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations of Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals -- Chapter Six. Ecology and Conservation -- Glossary -- Further Reading and Online Sources -- Illustration Credits -- Index
Record Nr. UNINA-9910452016803321
Berta Annalisa  
Berkeley, CA, : University of California Press, 2012
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
Opac: Controlla la disponibilità qui
Return to the sea [[electronic resource] ] : the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals / / Annalisa Berta ; illustrated by James L. Sumich and Carl Buell
Return to the sea [[electronic resource] ] : the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals / / Annalisa Berta ; illustrated by James L. Sumich and Carl Buell
Autore Berta Annalisa
Edizione [First edition.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Berkeley, California : , : University of California Press, , 2012
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (222 pages)
Disciplina 599.5/138
Soggetto topico Marine mammals - Evolution
Marine animals - Evolution
Soggetto non controllato bioscience books
climate change and animals
climate change and the ocean
elephant seals
evolution
evolutionary biologist
extinct mammals
extinct marine life
global warming
history of mammals
history of the sea
humans and marine life
mammal evolution
mammal zoology
marine biology students
marine evolution
marine food webs
marine history
marine life history
marine mammal science
marine species
natural history
oceanography books
polar bears
predator and prey
walruses
whales and dolphins
zoology
ISBN 1-280-59330-X
9786613623133
0-520-95144-1
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter One. Marine Mammals -- Chapter Two. Past Diversity in Time and Space, Paleoclimates, and Paleoecology -- Chapter Three. Pinniped Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations -- Chapter Four. Cetartiodactylan Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations -- Chapter Five. Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations of Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals -- Chapter Six. Ecology and Conservation -- Glossary -- Further Reading and Online Sources -- Illustration Credits -- Index
Record Nr. UNINA-9910779154403321
Berta Annalisa  
Berkeley, California : , : University of California Press, , 2012
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
Opac: Controlla la disponibilità qui
Return to the sea : the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals / / Annalisa Berta ; illustrated by James L. Sumich and Carl Buell
Return to the sea : the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals / / Annalisa Berta ; illustrated by James L. Sumich and Carl Buell
Autore Berta Annalisa
Edizione [1st ed.]
Pubbl/distr/stampa Berkeley, CA, : University of California Press, 2012
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (222 pages)
Disciplina 599.5/138
Soggetto topico Marine mammals - Evolution
Marine animals - Evolution
ISBN 1-280-59330-X
9786613623133
0-520-95144-1
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Chapter One. Marine Mammals -- Chapter Two. Past Diversity in Time and Space, Paleoclimates, and Paleoecology -- Chapter Three. Pinniped Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations -- Chapter Four. Cetartiodactylan Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations -- Chapter Five. Diversity, Evolution, and Adaptations of Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals -- Chapter Six. Ecology and Conservation -- Glossary -- Further Reading and Online Sources -- Illustration Credits -- Index
Record Nr. UNINA-9910822827203321
Berta Annalisa  
Berkeley, CA, : University of California Press, 2012
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
Opac: Controlla la disponibilità qui