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Physiology of Marine Mammals: Adaptations to the Ocean

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Physiology of Marine Mammals: Adaptations to the Ocean explores how marine mammals live in the sea from a physiological point of view. This undergraduate textbook considers the essential aspects of what makes a marine mammal different from terrestrial mammals, beyond just their environment. It focuses on the physiological and biochemical traits that have allowed this group of mammals to effectively exploit the marine environment that is so hostile to humans. The content of this ebook is organised around common student questions, taking the undergraduate’s point of view. High-quality, full-colour images and comprehensive, accessible content make this resource the definitive textbook for marine mammal physiology…

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Physiology of Marine Mammals: Adaptations to the Ocean explores how marine mammals live in the sea from a physiological point of view. This undergraduate textbook considers the essential aspects of what makes a marine mammal different from terrestrial mammals, beyond just their environment. It focuses on the physiological and biochemical traits that have allowed this group of mammals to effectively exploit the marine environment that is so hostile to humans. 368 p.

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  • Michael A. Castellini, Editor. PhD in Marine Mammal Biology, currently Emeritus Professor, University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF), Fairbanks, AK (USA).
  • Jo-Ann Mellish, Editor. PhD; currently facilitates funding opportunities for scientists, in her role of Program Manager, and Chief Grants and Operations Officer at the North Pacific Research Board, Anchorage, AK (USA).
  • Publication date (digital version): 2023-07 – CRC Press (imprint of Taylor & Francis Group); Copyright © 2024 by Taylor & Francis Group, Inc.

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