Marine mammals evolutionary biology
The third edition of Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology, like the previous two, is written for two different audiences; as a text for an upper-level undergraduate or graduate-level course on marine mammal biology, and as a source book for marine mammal scientists in research, education, management, and legal/policy development positions. One of our major goals is to introduce the reader to the tremendous breadth of topics that comprise the rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field of marine mammal science today. Our motivation for writing this book was the lack of a comprehensive text on marine mammal biology, particularly one that employs a comparative, phylogenetic approach. We have attempted, where possible, to demonstrate that hypotheses of the evolutionary relationships of marine mammals provide a powerful framework for tracing the evolution of their morphology, behavior, and ecology. This approach has much to offer but is limited in many cases by available comparative data. We hope that this book stimulates others to join us in the pursuit of marine mammal research in this exciting new dirsection.
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KOHA-OAI-ECOSUR:568202023-12-01T12:28:18ZMarine mammals evolutionary biology Berta, Annalisa autor/a Sumich, James L. autor/a Kovacs, Kit M. autor/a textSan Diego, California Elsevierc 2015engThe third edition of Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology, like the previous two, is written for two different audiences; as a text for an upper-level undergraduate or graduate-level course on marine mammal biology, and as a source book for marine mammal scientists in research, education, management, and legal/policy development positions. One of our major goals is to introduce the reader to the tremendous breadth of topics that comprise the rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field of marine mammal science today. Our motivation for writing this book was the lack of a comprehensive text on marine mammal biology, particularly one that employs a comparative, phylogenetic approach. We have attempted, where possible, to demonstrate that hypotheses of the evolutionary relationships of marine mammals provide a powerful framework for tracing the evolution of their morphology, behavior, and ecology. This approach has much to offer but is limited in many cases by available comparative data. We hope that this book stimulates others to join us in the pursuit of marine mammal research in this exciting new dirsection.Incluye bibliografíaGlosario: páginas 701-709Preface.. 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.. Part 1. Evolutionary History.. Chapter 2. Phylogeny, Taxonomy, and Classification.. 2.1. Introduction: Investigating Evolutionary Histories.. 2.2. Some Basic Terminology and Concepts.. 2.3. How Do You Build a Phylogenetic Tree?.. 2.4. Testing Phylogenetic Hypotheses.. 2.5. Applying Phylogenies: Elucidating Evolutionary and Ecological Patterns.. 2.6. Taxonomy and Classification.. 2.7. Summary and Conclusions.. 2.8. Further Reading and Resources.. Chapter 3. Pinniped Evolution and Systematics.. 3.1. Introduction.. 3.2. Origin and Evolution.. 3.3. Summary and Conclusions.. 3.4. Further Reading and Resources.. Chapter 4. Cetacean Evolution and Systematics.. 4.1. Introduction.. 4.2. Origin and Evolution.. 4.3. Summary and Conclusions.. 4.4. Further Reading and Resources.. Chapter 5. Sirenians and Other Marine Mammals: Evolution and Systematics.. 5.1. 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. Marine Otters.. 5.7. The Polar Bear, Ursus maritimus.. 5.8. Summary and Conclusions.. 5.9. Further Reading and Resources.. Chapter 6. Evolution and Geography.. 6.1. Introduction.. 6.2. Species Identity.. 6.3. Speciation.. 6.4. Ecological Factors Affecting Distributions of Marine Mammals.. 6.5. Present Patterns of Distribution.. 6.6. Reconstructing Biogeographic Patterns.. 6.7. Past Patterns of Distribution.. 6.8. Summary and Conclusions.. 6.9. Further Reading and Resources.. Part 2. Evolutionary Biology, Ecology, and BehaviorChapter 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 and Resources.. 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 Conclusions.. 8.8. Further Reading and Resources.. 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 and Resources.. Chapter 10. Respiration and Diving Physiology.. 10.1. Introduction.. 10.2. Challenges 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 and Resources.. Chapter 11. Sound Production for Communication, Echolocation, and Prey Capture.. 11.1. Introduction.. 11.2. Sound Propagation in Air and Water.. 11.3. Anatomy and Physiology of Sound Production and Reception.. 11.4. Functions of Intentionally Produced Sounds.. 11.5. Acoustic Thermometry of Ocean Climate and Low-Frequency Military Sonars.. 11.6. Summary and Conclusions.. 11.7. Further Reading and Resources.. Chapter 12. Diet, Foraging Structures, and Strategies.. 12.1. Introduction.. 12.2. Seasonal and Geographical Patterns of Prey Abundance.. 12.3. Adaptations for Foraging in Pinnipeds.. 12.4. Feeding Specializations of Cetaceans.. 12.5. Feeding Specializations of Sirenians.. 12.6. Feeding Specializations of Other Marine Mammals.. 12.7. Summary and Conclusions.. 12.8. Further Reading and Resources.. Chapter 13. Reproductive Structures, Strategies, and Patterns.. 13.1. Introduction.. 13.2. Anatomy and Physiology of the Reproductive System13.3. Mating Systems.. 13.4. Lactation Strategies.. 13.5. Reproductive Patterns.. 13.6. Summary and Conclusions.. 13.7. Further Reading and Resources.. Chapter 14. Population Structure and Dynamics.. 14.1. Introduction.. 14.2. Abundance and Its Determination in Marine Mammals.. 14.3. Techniques for Monitoring Populations.. 14.4. Population Structure and Dynamics.. 14.5. Summary and Conclusions.. 14.6. Further Reading and Resources.. Part 3. Exploitation, Conservation, and Management.. Chapter 15. Exploitation and Conservation.. 15.1. Introduction.. 15.2. Exploitation of Marine Mammals.. 15.3. Marine Mammal Conservation and Protection.. 15.4. Progress and the Future.. 15.5. Summary and Conclusions.. 15.6. Further Reading and Resources.. Appendix.. Color Plates.. Glossary.. IndexThe third edition of Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology, like the previous two, is written for two different audiences; as a text for an upper-level undergraduate or graduate-level course on marine mammal biology, and as a source book for marine mammal scientists in research, education, management, and legal/policy development positions. One of our major goals is to introduce the reader to the tremendous breadth of topics that comprise the rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field of marine mammal science today. Our motivation for writing this book was the lack of a comprehensive text on marine mammal biology, particularly one that employs a comparative, phylogenetic approach. We have attempted, where possible, to demonstrate that hypotheses of the evolutionary relationships of marine mammals provide a powerful framework for tracing the evolution of their morphology, behavior, and ecology. This approach has much to offer but is limited in many cases by available comparative data. We hope that this book stimulates others to join us in the pursuit of marine mammal research in this exciting new dirsection.Mamíferos marinosEvolución (Biología)Ecología animalConducta animalMorfotaxonomíaBiogeografíaConservación de la vida silvestreURN:ISBN:9780123970022 |