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Edited By
William Perrin, National Marine Fisheries Service, La Jolla, CA, USA
Bernd Wursig, Texas A&M University, Galveston, Texas, USA
J. Thewissen, Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, USA
Description
Combining excellent science with accessible style, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals is an indispensable resource on the fascinating
warm-blooded creatures of the sea. The contributions of more than 200 leading international authorities have made this single volume
the guide for studyig the entire range of marine mammals.
Organized alphabetically, more the 280 articles are devoted to wide range
of topics -- from the specific behavior and physiology of cetaceans and pinnipeds, to ecology, population biology, human effects and
interaction, and research methodology.
Up-to-date, accessible, and scientifically sound, the Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals will occupy
a central place in any marine science library.
KEY FEATURES
*Complete Species List, featuring both living and extinct mammals;
*Comprehensive
Glossary with definitions for more than 1,000 specialized terms;
*Extensive cross-referencing between articles;
*Abundant visual resources
-- photographs, line drawings, maps, tables, and figures
Audience
Anyone interested in the biology, ecology, behavior, physiology, systematics, and evolution of marine mammals.
Bibliographic & ordering Information
Hardbound, 1414 pages, publication date: JAN-2002
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-551340-1
ISBN-10: 0-12-551340-2
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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EUR 155
USD 180
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Last update: 30 Aug 2008
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