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| Author | : Anthony C. Huntley |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : Bioenergetics |
| ISBN | : |
Discusses and describes methods for assessing energetics, from the molecular to the whole animal level. Examines critically current approaches and technologies available to biologists for unravelling the complex bioenergetic processes of marine mammals.
| Author | : Jennifer L. Maresh |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 259 |
| Release | : 2014 |
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| ISBN | : 9781321088052 |
Metabolic energy demand is both a cause and consequence of how animals interact with their environments. Describing patterns of metabolism and understanding the drivers underscoring those patterns have been long-standing goals of biology for almost a century. Mammals are often the subject of comparative metabolism studies, and it is clear that their metabolic rates are determined by a complex interaction between a host of morphological, ecological, behavioral and evolutionary factors. In contrast, metabolism is often considered to be less complex for marine mammals, that is, uniformly high across all groups. This perception is the result of a paradigm that took root when determinations on marine mammals were relatively rare, and it has persisted despite a growing number of studies reporting low to moderate metabolic rates in some species.
| Author | : Randall W. Davis |
| Publisher | : Springer Nature |
| Total Pages | : 302 |
| Release | : 2019-11-14 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 331998280X |
This comprehensive book provides new insights into the morphological, metabolic, thermoregulatory, locomotory, diving, sensory, feeding, and sleep adaptations of Cetacea (whales and dolphins), Pinnipedia (seals, sea lions and walrus), Sirenia (manatees and dugongs) and sea otters for an aquatic life. Each chapter reviews the discoveries from previous studies and integrates recent research using new techniques and technology. Readers will gain an understanding of the remarkable adaptations that enable marine mammals to spend all or most of their lives at sea, often while hunting prey at depth.
| Author | : Simmonds, M.P |
| Publisher | : Jones & Bartlett Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 364 |
| Release | : 2013 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 0763783447 |
The charismatic mammals that live in the ocean are a constant source of interest, both for scientists and our society at large. Their biology, behavior, and conservation are of utmost importance, as a vast number of species are currently threatened. Intended for the upper-level undergraduate or graduate student within biology, marine biology, or conservation/environmental science, An Introduction to Marine Mammal Biology and Conservation provides a broad introduction to marine mammal biology using cutting edge information and student-friendly learning tools. The text begins with chapters on the evolution and classification of marine mammals and their general biology. It moves on to discuss the behavior and ecology of different groups of marine mammals, such as polar bears, otters, and cetaceans. Part 3 dives into many different conservation issues facing marine mammals, as well as discussions on how they can be addressed. Closing chapters provide information on how scientists study marine mammals, how society can enjoy observing the animals while making sure they are preserved, and a word to students looking to pursue a career with marine mammals.
| Author | : Birgit Kriete |
| Publisher | : National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 1995 |
| Genre | : Bioenergetics |
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| Author | : Peter G.H. Evans |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 654 |
| Release | : 2001-12-31 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780306465734 |
The field of marine mammal science has made enormous strides in the last ten years as well as attracting a large amount of interest, due no doubt to the public appeal of whales, dolphins, and seals, which are never out of media attention. The purpose of this book is to review key topics through chapters on the major disciplines from invited authorities around the world. Subjects covered include evolution and genetics, life histories, ecology, physiology, behaviour, medicine (diseases, parasitology), survey methodology, and all the main conservation issues (pollution, fisheries interactions, and sound disturbance). The book has an ecological and conservation emphasis since these are subject areas calling for the most attention in the modern world, but other areas such as evolution, physiology, and medicine are also given in-depth treatment. The book is written at the level of the undergraduate or above, although its style should appeal to anyone with a serious interest in marine mammal science.
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| Release | : 2006 |
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Submitted to the Department of Biology in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Biological Oceanography at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution June 2006.
| Author | : Michael A. Castellini |
| Publisher | : CRC Press |
| Total Pages | : 384 |
| Release | : 2015-11-18 |
| Genre | : Medical |
| ISBN | : 1482242699 |
Suppose you were designing a marine mammal. What would you need to think about to allow it to live in the ocean? How would you keep it warm? What would you design to allow it to dive for very long periods to extreme depths? Where would it find water to drink? How would you minimize the cost of swimming, and how would it find its prey in the deep an
| Author | : John E. Reynolds |
| Publisher | : Soho Press |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1999-09-17 |
| Genre | : Science |
| ISBN | : 1588342506 |
Taking an integrated approach to the biology of marine carnivores, cetaceans, and sirenians, twenty-two prominent researchers compare marine mammals with one another and with terrestrial mammals, providing a framework for fundamental biological and ecological concepts. They describe functional morphology, sensory systems, energetics, reproduction, communication and cognition, behavior, distribution, population biology, and feeding ecology. They also detail the physiological adaptations—for such activities and processes as diving, thermo-regulation, osmoregulation, and orientation—that enable marine mammals to exploit their aquatic environment.
