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1 online resource (xi, 726 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps (some color) 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. INTRODUCTION -- Phylogeny, Taxonomy, and Classification -- Pinniped Evolution and Systematics -- Cetacean Evolution and Systematics -- Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals: Evolution and Systematics -- Evolution and Geography -- Integumentary and Sensory Systems -- Musculoskeletal System and Locomotion -- Energetics -- Respiration and Diving Physiology -- Sound Production for Communication, Echolocation, and Prey Capture -- Diet, Foraging Structures, and Strategies -- Reproductive Structures, Strategies, and Patterns -- Population Structure and Dynamics -- Exploitation and Conservation. Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs. Includes bibliographical references and index. Marine mammals Marine mammals Evolution NATURE Animals Mammals SCIENCE Life Sciences Zoology Mammals Marine mammals QL713.2 599.5 Berta, Annalisa. London ; San Diego, CA : Elsevier/Academic Press, [2015] Third edition. (OCoLC)905932843 9780123972576 0123972574 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123970022 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/book/9780123970022 N$T 150326 20190328114810.0 ocn905649783 eng