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High Altitude Primates
. Ed(S): Gursky-Doyen, Sharon; Grow, Nanda B.; Krzton, Ali
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Hardback. High Altitude Primates Editor(s): Gursky-Doyen, Sharon; Grow, Nanda B.; Krzton, Ali. Series: Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects. Num Pages: 360 pages, 61 black & white illustrations, 46 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: PSVW79. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 736.
The basic goal of the volume is to compile the most up to date research on how high altitude affects the behavior, ecology, evolution and conservation status of primates, especially in comparison to lowland populations. Historically, the majority of primate studies have focused on lowland populations. However, as the lowlands have been disappearing, more and more primatologists have begun studying populations located in higher altitudes. High altitude populations are important not only because of their uniqueness, but also because they highlight the range of primate adaptability and the complex variables that are involved in primate evolution. These populations are good ... Read more
The basic goal of the volume is to compile the most up to date research on how high altitude affects the behavior, ecology, evolution and conservation status of primates, especially in comparison to lowland populations. Historically, the majority of primate studies have focused on lowland populations. However, as the lowlands have been disappearing, more and more primatologists have begun studying populations located in higher altitudes. High altitude populations are important not only because of their uniqueness, but also because they highlight the range of primate adaptability and the complex variables that are involved in primate evolution. These populations are good ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
Number of pages
360
Condition
New
Series
Developments in Primatology: Progress and Prospects
Number of Pages
360
Place of Publication
New York, NY, United States
ISBN
9781461481744
SKU
V9781461481744
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