Encyclopedia of marine mammals[elect...
Perrin, W. F.

 

  • Encyclopedia of marine mammals[electronic resource] /
  • 紀錄類型: 書目-語言資料,印刷品 : Monograph/item
    杜威分類號: 599.503
    書名/作者: Encyclopedia of marine mammals/ editors, William F. Perrin, Bernd W�ursig, J.G.M. Thewissen.
    其他作者: Perrin, W. F.
    出版者: London : : Academic,, 2009.
    面頁冊數: xxxiv, 1316 p. : : ill. (some col.), maps ;; 28 cm.
    附註: Previous ed.: 2001.
    標題: Marine mammals - Encyclopedias.
    標題: Mammif�eres marins - Encyclop�edies.
    ISBN: 9780123735539
    ISBN: 012373553X
    書目註: Includes bibliographical references and index.
    內容註: Jennifer - we need to discuss htis - do we need ALL the aticle entry names ? Hundreds.
    摘要、提要註: This thorough revision of the classic first edition brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast of expert authors - all presented in such detail and clarity to support both marine mammal specialists and the serious naturalist. Fully referenced throughout and with a fresh selection of the best color photographs available, the long-awaited 2nd edition remains at the forefront as the go-to reference on marine mammals. * More than 20% NEW MATERIAL includes articles on Climate Change, Pacific White-sided Dolphins, Sociobiology, Habitat Use, Feeding Morphology and more * Over 260 articles on the individual species with topics ranging from anatomy and behavior, to conservation, exploitation and the impact of global climate change on marine mammals * New color illustrations show every species and document topical articles FROM THE FIRST EDITION "This book is so good...a bargain, full of riches...packed with fascinating up to date information. I recommend it unreservedly it to individuals, students, and researchers, as well as libraries". - Richard M. Laws, MARINE MAMMALS SCIENCE "...establishes a solid and satisfying foundation for current study and future exploration" - Ronald J. Shusterman, SCIENCE.
    電子資源: An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information
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