Marine Mammal Biology (eBook)

An Evolutionary Approach

A. Rus Hoelzel (Herausgeber)

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2009 | 1. Auflage
448 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-4443-1133-4 (ISBN)

Infos

This book provides a general introduction to the biology of marine mammals, and an overview of the adaptations that have permitted mammals to succeed in the marine environment. Each chapter, written by experts in their field, will provide an up-to-date review and present the major discoveries and innovations in the field. Important technical advances such as satellite telemetry and time-depth-recorders will be described in boxes.

Autor

Rus Hoelzel is a molecular ecologist who has studies marine mammal populations for over 20 years, including work in the field with various species in North America, South America, Europe, Africa and the South Atlantic. Currently at the University of Durham, he has also worked at Cambridge University, Imperial College and the US National Cancer Institute. He has edited four other books and is editor-in-chief of the journal Conservation Genetics. His research interests include conservation and population genetics, evolution, behavioural ecology and feeding ecology. His work with marine mammals has included studies on vocal behaviour, feeding ecology, reproductive strategy, population genetic structure and the impact of population bottlenecks on genetic diversity.

Inhalt

Contributors.

Preface.

1. Diversity and Zoogeography.

A R Martin (British Antarctic Survey) and R R Reeves (ICUN/SSC
CETACEAN - Quebec).

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2. The Evolution of Marine Mammals.

J. Heyning (Natural History Museum of Los Angeles) and G M Lento
(Auckland University).

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3. Anatomy and Physiology: the Challenge of Aquatic Living.

T. M Williams (University of California, Santa Cruz) and G A J
Worthy (Texas A&M University).

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4. Neural Morphology.

I Glezer (City University of New York).

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5. Sensory Systems.

G Dehnhardt (Universitat Bonn).

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6. Vocal Anatomy, Acoustic Communication and Echolocation.

P L Tyack (Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute) and E H Miller
(Memorial University of Newfoundland).

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7. Patterns of Movement.

P Stevick (University of St Andrews), B J McConnell (University
of St Andrews) and P Hammond (University of St Andrews).

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8. Feeding Ecology.

W D Bowen (Bedford Institute of Oceanography, Dartmouth), A J
Read (Duke University) and J A Estes (University of California,
Santa Cruz).

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9. Energetics: Consequences for Fitness.

I L Boyd (British Antarctic Survey).

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10. Life History and Reproductive Strategies.

D J Boness (Smithsonian Institution), P J Clapham (National
Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) and S L Mesnick.

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11. Population Genetic Structure.

A R Hoelzel (University of Durham), S D Goldsworthy and R C
Fleischer.

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12. Ecology of Group Living and Social Behaviour.

R C Connor (University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth).

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13. Problem Solving and Memory.

R J Schusterman and D Kastak.

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14. Conservation and Management.

R R Reeves (ICUN/SSC CETACEAN - Quebec) and P Reijnders
(Institute for Forestry and Nature Research, Wageningen).

Index

Rezensionen

"This book represents an authoritative and up to date account of
our understanding of the biology of marine mammals. Although it
does include quite a bit of technical detail, the inclusion of
simple chapter summaries and numerous explanatory boxes, ensure
that it will be accessible to a range of readers from undergraduate
biology students to professional marine mammal biologists. If I
taught an undergraduate course in marine mammal biology, I would
make it my recommended text. As a marine mammal biologist, I know
that I will be reaching for it often over the next few years."
Marine Mammal Science

"This is a very well illustrated text dealing with a fascinating
groups of animals. Although it is an advanced text (the
'introductory' nature alluded to being best for those with some
biological training) there is much to gained for the beginner.
There is a wealth of detail which could be used in many educational
contexts making this book more of a reference aid than straight
textbook. It provides information on mammal biology helpful in
discussions about broader ecological aspects which cannot easily be
found elsewhere." TEGNews

"In 14 chapters, some 27 specialists have captured the essence
of all asepcts of life forms - behavioural characteristics, ecology
and conservation needs - of 121 species of marine mammals occupying
three taxonomic orders... A must for college and universities that
have storng biology, ecology, or marine biology programs, as well
as for larger public libraries." CHOICE

"This book, intended for students of marine biology, ecology, or
evolution, presents a broad spectrum of topics in remarkable
detail." Northeastern Naturalist

"This book successfully surveys the whole of marine mammal
biology. Previous attempts are dated or less sweeping and so I
recommend that all marine mammalogists own or at least have access
to this book." Trends in Ecology and Evolution

"I think Hoelzel has timed this quite nicely as there is
definitely a demand for such a book, and there have been a number
of scientific breakthroughs in the last 10-15 years that have
revolutionised our understanding of this subject." Dr Rob
Harcourt, Macquarie University, Australia

"This is an exciting proposal, describing a book that is long
overdue. Hoelzel is an innovative and productive scientist with a
flare for writing, and he is as well placed as any to steer a
volume of this scope and complexity to a successful conclusion."
Dr Tony Martin, British Antarctic Survey, Cambridge

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 1.4.2009
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Limnologie / Meeresbiologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Zoologie
• Themenwelt: Technik
• Themenwelt: Veterinärmedizin
• Schlagworte: Animal Science & Zoology • Biowissenschaften • Life Sciences • Zoologie
• ISBN-10: 1-4443-1133-6 / 1444311336
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4443-1133-4 / 9781444311334