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portada Marine Mammals: Basic Handbook
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
242
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
23.4 x 15.6 x 1.4 cm
ISBN13
9789349690035

Marine Mammals: Basic Handbook

B. S. Girish, Sreeja J. J. (Author) · Agri Horti Press · Hardcover

Marine Mammals: Basic Handbook - B. S. Girish, Sreeja J. J.

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Synopsis "Marine Mammals: Basic Handbook"

Introduction to Marine Mammals: Provide an overview of marine mammals, including whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, manatees, and polar bears, focusing on their evolutionary adaptations to aquatic life. Classification and Species Diversity: Discuss the taxonomy of marine mammals, categorizing them into major groups such as cetaceans, pinnipeds, and sirenians, and highlighting key species within each. Anatomy and Physiology: Explore specialized anatomical and physiological traits like blubber, flippers, echolocation, and diving adaptations that enable survival in marine environments. Behavior and Communication: Examine marine mammal behaviors, including social structures, migration, feeding strategies, and sophisticated communication methods like vocalizations and body language. Habitat and Distribution: Describe the global distribution of marine mammals across oceanic and coastal habitats, and how environmental factors influence their presence and movement. Feeding and Diet: Highlight feeding habits and diet diversity, ranging from filter-feeding baleen whales to predatory orcas and bottom-grazing manatees. Conservation and Threats: Discuss major threats such as pollution, climate change, entanglement, ship strikes, and habitat degradation, along with global conservation efforts and legal protections. Research and Observation: Introduce methods used in studying marine mammals, including tagging, acoustic monitoring, and population surveys, essential for their conservation and understanding.

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