Marine mammal biology : an evolutionary approach / edited by A. Rus Hoelzel

Includes bibliographical references and index

Diversity and zoogeography / A.R. Martin and R.R. Reeves -- The evolution of marine mammals / J.E. Heyning and G.M. Lento -- Anatomy and physiology: the challenge of aquatic living / T.M. Williams and G.A.J. Worthy -- Neural morphology / I.I. Glezer -- Sensory systems / G. Dehnhardt -- Vocal anatomy, acoustic communication and echolocation / P.L. Tyack and E.H. Miller -- Patterns of movement / P.T. Stevick, B.J. McConnell and P.S. Hammond -- Feeding ecology / W.D. Bowen, A.J. Read and J.A. Estes -- Energetics: consequences for fitness / I.L. Boyd -- Life history and reproductive strategies / D.J. Boness, P.J. Clapham and S.L. Mesnick -- Population genetic structure / A.R. Hoelzel, S.D. Goldsworthy and R.C. Fleischer -- Ecology of group living and social behaviour / R.C. Connor -- Problem solving and memory / R.J. Schusterman and D. Kastak -- Conservation and management / R.R. Reeves and P.J.H. Reijnders

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