978-0-8493-9882-7
Biology of Marine Birds
Edited by E. A. Schreiber and Joanna Burger
Editorial: CRC Press Fecha de publicación: 16/08/2001 Páginas: 744Formato: Hardback 254 x 178 mm
Biology of Marine Birds provides the only complete summary of information about marine birds ever published. It analyzes their breeding biology, ecology, taxonomy, evolution, fossil history, physiology, energetics, and conservation. The book covers four orders of marine birds in detail and includes two summary chapters that address the biology of shorebirds and wading birds and their lives in the marine environment. Summary tables give detailed information on various aspects of their life histories, breeding biology, physiology and energetics, and demography. It provides a guide to ornithologists and students for research projects.
• Marine Biology
Marine & Aquatic Science
Zoology
Reference
Professional