Return to the Sea
The Life and Evolutionary Times of Marine Mammals
(Sprache: Englisch)
"Over the past 55 million years, mammals have returned to the sea many times and in many places. Annalisa Berta leads readers through this parade of transitions, highlighting how marine mammals have met the evolutionary challenge of living an aquatic life...
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"Over the past 55 million years, mammals have returned to the sea many times and in many places. Annalisa Berta leads readers through this parade of transitions, highlighting how marine mammals have met the evolutionary challenge of living an aquatic life in a variety of ways. Return to the Sea weaves ecology, anatomy, and evolution into an ideal entry point for anyone interested in knowing more about one of the most fascinating phenomena in macroevolution.--Nicholas D. Pyenson, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution"Berta is to be congratulated. She drew on her vast knowledge of marine mammals and their evolution to write an excellent, readable introduction to the group, including the latest discoveries."--J.G.M. Thewissen, Northeast Ohio Medical University"This wide-ranging and up-to-date survey of marine mammal biology and evolution is a fine introduction to the subject for undergraduates and anyone interested in mammals of the sea."--Daryl P. Domning, Howard University16"Return to the Sea portrays the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals--from giant whales and sea cows that originated 55 million years ago to the deep diving elephant seals and clam-eating walruses of modern times. This fascinating account of theorigin of various marine mammal lineages, some extinct, others extant but threatened, is for the non-specialist. Set against a backdrop of geologic time, changing climates, and changing geography, evolution is the unifying principle that helps us to understand the present day diversity of marine mammals and their responses to environmental challenges. Annalisa Berta explains current controversies and explores patterns of change taking place today, such as shifting food webs and predator-prey relationships, habitat degradation, global warming, and the effects of humans on marine mammal communities"--
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Return to the Sea portrays the life and evolutionary times of marine mammals, from giant whales and sea cows that originated 55 million years ago and walked on land, to deep diving elephant seals and clam eating walruses of modern times. The story of the evolution of these fascinating animals, their life and habits, offers a valuable perspective in some cases lessons for the future. Berta also informs readers about current controversies in the field of marine mammalogy presenting a balanced view based on careful evaluation and interpretation of the evidence. She shows that the future of marine mammals depends on each of us- scientists as well as the informed public- working together to avoid crises before they develop or appropriately managing those that arise.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Annalisa Berta
- 2012, 192 Seiten, 98 Abbildungen, Maße: 22,9 cm, Gebunden, Englisch
- Verlag: University of California Press
- ISBN-10: 0520270576
- ISBN-13: 9780520270572
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Englisch
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"Berta is to be congratulated. She drew on her vast knowledge of marine mammals and their evolution to write an excellent, readable introduction to the group, including the latest discoveries."--J.G.M. Thewissen, Northeast Ohio Medical University
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