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Return to the Sea: The Life and Evolutionary Times of Marine Mammals
Annalisa Berta
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Hardback. 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 title gives an account of the origin of various marine mammal lineages, some extinct, others extant but threatened. Illustrator(s): Sumich, James L.; Buell, Carl. Num Pages: 224 pages, 44 b/w photographs, 54 line illustrations, 3 tables. BIC Classification: PS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 17. Weight in Grams: 546. The Life and Evolutionary Times of Marine Mammals. 224 pages, Illustrations. Illustrator(s): Sumich, James L.; Buell, Carl. 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 title gives an account of the origin of various marine mammal lineages, some extinct, others extant but threatened. Cateogry: (P) Professional & Vocational. BIC Classification: PS. Dimension: 231 x 160 x 17. Weight: 542.
"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 the origin 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 ... Read more
"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 the origin 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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Number of pages
224
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Weight
546g
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520270572
SKU
V9780520270572
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About Annalisa Berta
Annalisa Berta is Professor in the Department of Biology at San Diego State University. She has served as the President of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, and Associate Editor of the scientific journal Marine Mammal Science.
Reviews for Return to the Sea: The Life and Evolutionary Times of Marine Mammals
"Engaging... Stimulating... A compelling story of the history and biology of marine mammals that will delight while it informs readers."
Alexander J. Werth Bioscience "A good introduction to marine mammal evolution."
Ian Paulsen The Guardian "Rarely does one have the opportunity to read a book that is written in an enjoyable and accessible way, scientifically accurate, and based ... Read more
Alexander J. Werth Bioscience "A good introduction to marine mammal evolution."
Ian Paulsen The Guardian "Rarely does one have the opportunity to read a book that is written in an enjoyable and accessible way, scientifically accurate, and based ... Read more