Contributions in Marine Mammal Paleontology Honoring Frank C. Whitmore, Jr
Author | : Annalisa Berta |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Marine mammals |
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Author | : Annalisa Berta |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Marine mammals |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Annalisa Berta |
Publisher | : Forgotten Books |
Total Pages | : 284 |
Release | : 2016-12-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781334748066 |
Excerpt from Contributions in Marine Mammal Paleontology Honoring Frank C. Whitmore, Jr.: Incorporating the Proceedings of the Marine Mammal Symposium of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, 51st Annual Meeting Held at the San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego, California, 26 October 1991 With this volume, we pay tribute to our mentor and colleague the good doctor Frank Clifford Whitmore, Ir., whose gracious humor, interest in people, and curiosity about the world have meant so much to so many within the field of paleontology and far beyond it. We are pleased to have this Opportunity to share our respect and admiration for Dr. Whitmore the scientist, the teacher, and the friend. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author | : Annalisa Berta |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 213 |
Release | : 2017-10-02 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1421423251 |
Setting the stage : rocks, fossils and evolution -- The oldest marine mammals : whales and sea cows -- Later diverging whales : Neoceti -- Aquatic carnivores : pinnipeds and a bear-like carnivoran -- Crown sirenians and their desmostylian relatives -- Aquatic sloths and recent occupants of the sea-sea otters and polar bears -- Diversity changes through time : the influence of climate change and humans
Author | : A. Rus Hoelzel |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2009-04-01 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1444311336 |
This book provides a general introduction to the biology of marine mammals, and an overview of the adaptations that have permitted mammals to succeed in the marine environment. Each chapter, written by experts in their field, will provide an up-to-date review and present the major discoveries and innovations in the field. Important technical advances such as satellite telemetry and time-depth-recorders will be described in boxes.
Author | : Kenneth D. Rose |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2005-03-29 |
Genre | : Business & Economics |
ISBN | : 9780801880223 |
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Author | : D. Keith McE. Kevan |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Arthropoda, Fossil |
ISBN | : |
Author | : David Rains Wallace |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 324 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780520258143 |
Aquatic creatures.
Author | : Helene Marsh |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 543 |
Release | : 2011-12 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 052188828X |
A synthesis of the ecological and related knowledge pertinent to understanding the biology and conservation of dugongs and manatees.
Author | : Geological Survey (U.S.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : Geology |
ISBN | : |
Author | : |
Publisher | : Academic Press |
Total Pages | : 643 |
Release | : 2009-08-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 012375724X |
Elements of Physical Oceanography is a derivative of the Encyclopedia of Ocean Sciences, Second Edition and serves as an important reference on current physical oceanography knowledge and expertise in one convenient and accessible source. Its selection of articles—all written by experts in their field—focuses on ocean physics, air-sea transfers, waves, mixing, ice, and the processes of transfer of properties such as heat, salinity, momentum and dissolved gases, within and into the ocean. Elements of Physical Oceanography serves as an ideal reference for topical research. References related articles in physical oceanography to facilitate further research Richly illustrated with figures and tables that aid in understanding key concepts Includes an introductory overview and then explores each topic in detail, making it useful to experts and graduate-level researchers Topical arrangement makes it the perfect desk reference