This book, by two leading marine mammalogists, is a succinct yet comprehensive text devoted to the
systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology, physiology, and behavior of marine mammals. With chapters on the evolutionary history of the principle lineages, major organ systems, diving physiology, diet, sound
production and echolocation, reproductive behavior, and conservation biology, this book will be required reading for all marine biologists concerned with marine mammals.Key Features* Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the biology of all marine mammals* Provides a phylogenetic framework that integrates
phylogeny with behavior and ecology* Features chapter summaries, further readings, an…
This book is a really great find. It goes through the evolution of cetaceans and pinnapeds. It uses some wild termanology but they are all defined for you. It covers every aspect of marine mammal…
