Author :
Publisher :
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 18,56 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Finback whale
ISBN :
Listing of 1211 citations arranged alphabetically by author and indexed by subject.
Author : Neil Alison Mackintosh
Publisher :
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 17,42 MB
Release : 1965
Category : Whales
ISBN :
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 1314 pages
File Size : 22,85 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Fisheries
ISBN :
Author : William F. Perrin
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1355 pages
File Size : 19,95 MB
Release : 2009-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080919936
This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals 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 second 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
Author : Sam H. Ridgway
Publisher :
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 11,11 MB
Release : 1981
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Twenty-three separate papers, each describing a single species.
Author : Johan Nicolay Tønnessen
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 818 pages
File Size : 39,68 MB
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520039735
Author : A. Schytte Blix
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 735 pages
File Size : 41,77 MB
Release : 1995-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080543790
This volume outlines the major findings from the Norwegian research programme on whales and seals in Norwegian waters. A wide range of topics are covered, including physiological aspects, social organization, population dynamics, stock assessment and management. The book will be of great value to scientists and managers, as well as to members of the general public interested in environmental issues.
Author : Bruno Cozzi
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 50,92 MB
Release : 2016-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 0124076556
The Anatomy of Dolphins: Insights into Body Structure and Function is a precise, detailed, fully illustrated, descriptive, and functionally oriented text on the anatomy and morphology of dolphins. It focuses on a number of delphinid species, with keynotes on important dolphin-like genera, such as the harbor porpoise. It also serves as a useful complement for expanding trends and emphases in molecular biology and genetics. The authors share their life-long expertise on marine mammals in various disciplines. Written as a team rather than being prepared as a collection of separate contributions, the result is a uniform and comprehensive style, giving each of the different topics appropriate space. Many color figures, which use the authors' access to wide collections of unique dolphin and whale material, round out this exceptional offering to the field. - Includes high-quality illustrations, drawings, halftone artwork, photographic documentations, microphotos, and tables detailing dolphin anatomy, function, and morphology - Facilitates education and training of students of all basic research and applied sciences dedicated to marine biology and the medical care of marine mammals - Brings together the current knowledge and information on this topic, including those in obscure past or non-English publications, or scattered in short chapters in volumes - Covers a number of delphinid species and serves as a useful complement for expanding trends in molecular biology and genetics
Author : James B. Reid
Publisher :
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 23,21 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Cetacea
ISBN :
An account of the distribution of 28 cetacean species that are known to have occurred in the waters off north-west Europe. Individual chapters cover particular species in detail, spanning identification, behaviour and social organisation, diet and habitat preferences, worldwide distribution and population status.
Author : Volker Siegel
Publisher : Springer
Page : 458 pages
File Size : 40,79 MB
Release : 2016-08-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 331929279X
This book gives a unique insight into the current knowledge of krill population dynamics including distribution, biomass, production, recruitment, growth and mortality rates. Detailed analysis is provided on food and feeding, reproduction and krill behaviour. The volume provides an overview on the aspects of natural challenges to the species, which involve predation, parasites and the commercial exploitation of the resource and its management. A chapter on genetics shows the results of population subdivision and summarizes recent work on sequencing transcriptomes for studying gene function as part of the physiology of live krill. The focus of Chapter 4 is on physiological functions such as biochemical composition, metabolic activity and growth change with ontogeny and season; and will demonstrate which environmental factors are the main drivers for variability. Further discussed in this chapter are the bottle necks which occur in the annual life cycle of krill, and the mechanisms krill have adapted to cope with severe environmental condition.
