Thomas Allen Jefferson - Böcker
Humpback Dolphins (Sousa spp.): Current Status and Conservation, Part 1
2 160 kr
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Humpback Dolphins (Sousa spp.): Current Status and Conservation, Part 1 is part of Advances in Marine Biology, a series that has been providing in-depth and up-to-date reviews on all aspects of marine biology since 1963 - more than 50 years of outstanding coverage from a reference that is well known for its contents and editing.
This latest addition to the series includes updates on many topics that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology, and biological oceanography.
Specialty areas for the series include marine science, both applied and basic, a wide range of topical areas from all corners of marine ecology, oceanography, fisheries management, and molecular biology, and the full range of geographic areas from polar seas to tropical coral reefs.
Reviews articles on the latest advances in marine biology Includes updates on many topics that will appeal to postgraduates and researchers in marine biology, fisheries science, ecology, zoology, and biological oceanography Authored by leading figures in their respective fields of study Presents materials that are widely used by managers, students, and academic professionals in the marine sciences2 386 kr
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Oceanic Dolphins: Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume Two in the Handbook of Marine Mammals series, focuses on dolphins, the remarkable marine mammals that live in our seas and oceans. For centuries, dolphins have fascinated humans with their intelligence and adaptability. As our understanding of marine mammals expands, there is a growing need for comprehensive references on their ecology and biology. This series, created to meet this need, provides definitive reviews of all living species of whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, and marine otters and bears.This volume features chapters written by leading global experts on offshore and oceanic dolphin species. Each chapter includes detailed descriptions of the species, covering aspects such as distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the effects of human activities on these species.
Provides in-depth reviews of Stenella dolphin species, common dolphins, killer whales, pilot whales, and other dolphins found in more offshore watersAddresses the evolution, anatomy, ecology, distribution, and behavior of these marine mammal speciesFeatures numerous photos of live and specimen animals, skulls, and anatomical details, plus distribution mapsRiver Dolphins and Larger Toothed Whales
Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume 3
1 898 kr
Kommande
River Dolphins and Larger Toothed Whales, Volume Three in Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, consists of species review chapters written by global experts on brackish and freshwater dolphin species and larger toothed whales. Each chapter includes a description of the species that is followed by sections on distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites and diseases, and the impacts of human activities on the species. This series was founded to help scientists, conservationists, and informed laypersons alike find definitive reviews on all the world's living whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, marine otters, and bears.Some of the world's most beautiful, intelligent, and highly adapted mammals inhabit our seas and oceans and have stirred the human imagination for many centuries. As our knowledge of marine mammals grows, the need exists for a reliable and complete reference to the ecology and biology of these fascinating creatures. This book addresses this important need.
Provides in-depth reviews of sperm whales, beaked whales, and narwhalsAddresses the evolution, anatomy, ecology, distribution, and behavior of these marine mammal speciesFeatures numerous photos of live and specimen animals, skulls, and anatomical details, along with distribution mapsCoastal Dolphins and Porpoises
Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume 1
1 898 kr
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Coastal Dolphins and Porpoises: Ridgway and Harrison's Handbook of Marine Mammals, Volume One, the first volume in the Handbook of Marine Mammals series, covers some of the world's most beautiful, intelligent, and highly adapted mammals that inhabit our seas and oceans. As our knowledge of marine mammals grows, the need exists for a reliable and complete reference to the ecology and biology of these fascinating creatures. Scientists, conservationists, and informed laypersons will find books in this series to be a definitive review of all the world's living whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sea lions, sea cows, and marine otters and bears.This volume consists of species review chapters written by leading global experts on a variety of coastal marine species of dolphins and porpoises. Each chapter includes a description of the species followed by sections on distribution and abundance, anatomy, physiology, behavior, ecology, reproduction, parasites, diseases, and the impacts of human activities on the species.
Provides in-depth reviews of bottlenose, humpback, and other coastal dolphins, as well as the closely related porpoisesAddresses the evolution, anatomy, ecology, distribution, and behavior of these marine mammal speciesFeatures numerous photos of live and specimen animals, skulls, and anatomical details, along with distribution maps1 452 kr
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Marine Mammals of the World, 3rd Edition describes and illustrates newly discovered and rarely photographed species, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date identification guide to all the marine mammal species of the world.This latest edition continues to meet the research-focused needs of marine biologists, conservation biologists, and students, as well as weekend whale-watchers and community scientists, by providing an unmatched collection of new illustrations and photos, taking advantage of advances in digital and drone photography. This guide describes the identification features, global distribution, and basic biology of all the extant and recently extinct marine mammal species, including cetaceans, sirenians, pinnipeds, and other marine carnivores.Marine Mammals of the World, 3rd Edition is a vital resource for marine biologists and ecologists, as well as wildlife managers, conservation and comparative biologists and physiologists.
Provides the most detailed and anatomically accurate illustrations currently available, including more than 750 new illustrations and photographsEmphasizes field identification of species in "challenging groups," such as the beaked and rorqual whales, southern fur seals, and describes and illustrates rare color variants and hybridsIncludes keys to identification based on external appearance and skullsContains updated taxonomy including four new species of cetaceans