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  • The Diversity of Fishes

    Biology, Evolution and Ecology

    by Brian W. Bowen, Bruce B. Collette, Douglas E. Facey, Gene S. Helfman ...
    THE DIVERSITY OF FISHESThe third edition of The Diversity of Fishes is a major revision of the widely adopted ichthyology textbook, incorporating the latest advances in the biology of fishes and covering taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, biogeography, ecology, and behavior. Key information on the evolution of various fishes is also presented, providing expansive and conclusive coverage on all key ... Read more

    $86.00 USD

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  • Handbook of Bird Biology

    Edited by Irby J. Lovette, John W. Fitzpatrick ...
    Selected by Forbes.com as one of the 12 best books about birds and birding in 2016This much-anticipated third edition of the Handbook of Bird Biology is an essential and comprehensive resource for everyone interested in learning more about birds, from casual bird watchers to formal students of ornithology. Wherever you study birds your enjoyment will be enhanced by a better understanding of the ... Read more

    $126.00 USD

  • Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals

    Edited by William F. Perrin, Bernd Würsig, J.G.M. Thewissen ...
    This thorough revision of the classic Encyclopedia of Marine Mammals brings this authoritative book right up-to-date. Articles describe every species in detail, based on the very latest taxonomy, and a host of biological, ecological and sociological aspects relating to marine mammals. The latest information on the biology, ecology, anatomy, behavior and interactions with man is provided by a cast ... Read more

    $143.99 USD

  • Herpetology

    An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles

    by Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell ...
    The fourth edition of the textbook Herpetology covers the basic biology of amphibians and reptiles, with updates in nearly every conceptual area. Not only does it serve as a solid foundation for modern herpetology courses, but it is also relevant to courses in ecology, behavior, evolution, systematics, and morphology. Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book ... Read more

    $63.89 USD

  • The Pearl Oyster

    Edited by Paul Southgate, John Lucas ...
    Contrary to a generally held view that pearls are found by chance in oysters, almost all are now produced from farms. This book is a comprehensive treatment of all aspects of the biology of pearl oysters, their anatomy, reproduction, genetics, diseases, etc. It considers how they are farmed from spawning and culturing larvae in hatcheries to adults in the ocean; how various environmental factors, ... Read more

    $105.29 USD

  • Cold-Water Corals

    The Biology and Geology of Deep-Sea Coral Habitats

    by J. Murray Roberts, Andrew Wheeler, André Freiwald, Stephen Cairns ...
    There are more coral species in deep, cold-waters than in tropical coral reefs. This broad-ranging treatment is the first to synthesise current understanding of all types of cold-water coral, covering their ecology, biology, palaeontology and geology. Beginning with a history of research in the field, the authors describe the approaches needed to study corals in the deep sea. They consider coral ... Read more

    $59.09 USD

  • Biology of Marine Mammals

    Edited by John E. Reynolds ...
    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, ... Read more

    $41.99 USD

  • The Ascent of Birds

    How Modern Science is Revealing their Story

    by John Reilly ...
    Series series Pelagic Monographs
    When and where did the ancestors of modern birds evolve? What enabled them to survive the meteoric impact that wiped out the dinosaurs? How did these early birds spread across the globe and give rise to the 10,600-plus species we recognise today ― from the largest ratites to the smallest hummingbirds? Based on the latest scientific discoveries and enriched by personal observations, The Ascent of ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Marine Mammals

    Evolutionary Biology

    by Annalisa Berta, James L. Sumich, Kit M. Kovacs ...
    Berta and Sumich have succeeded yet again in creating superior marine reading! This book is a succinct yet comprehensive text devoted to the systematics, evolution, morphology, ecology, physiology, and behavior of marine mammals. The first edition, considered the leading text in the field, is required reading for all marine biologists concerned with marine mammals. Revisions include updates of ... Read more

    $80.09 USD

  • Marine Ecology

    Concepts and Applications

    by Martin R. Speight, Peter A. Henderson ...
    This book began life as a series of lectures given to second and third year undergraduates at Oxford University. These lectures were designed to give students insights as to how marine ecosystems functioned, how they were being affected by natural and human interventions, and how we might be able to conserve them and manage them sustainably for the good of people, both recreationally and ... Read more

    $103.00 USD

  • Zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts

    A Guide to Their Identification and Ecology

    by William S. Johnson, Dennis M. Allen ...
    Beautifully illustrated, this is the only identification guide to zooplankton of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts.Zooplankton are critical to the vitality of estuaries and coastal waters. In this revised edition of Johnson and Allen's instant classic, readers are taken on a tour of the miniature universe of zooplankton, including early developmental stages of familiar and diverse shrimps, crabs, and ... Read more

    $45.89 USD

  • Cetacean Paleobiology

    by Felix G. Marx, Olivier Lambert, Mark D. Uhen ...
    Series series TOPA Topics in Paleobiology
    Cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises) have fascinated and bewildered humans throughout history. Their mammalian affinities have been long recognized, but exactly which group of terrestrial mammals they descend from has, until recently, remained in the dark. Recent decades have produced a flurry of new fossil cetaceans, extending their fossil history to over 50 million years ago. Along with ... Read more

    $64.00 USD