Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology by George A. Feldhamer (English) Hardc

Description: Mammalogy by George A. Feldhamer, Lee C. Drickamer, Stephen H. Vessey, Joseph F. Merritt, Carey Krajewski There are close to 5,500 species in the class Mammalia, including the blue whale - the largest animal that has ever lived. Reflecting the expertise and perspective of five leading mammalogists, the title significantly updates taxonomy, and includes a chapter on mammalian molecular phylogenetics, and highlights several recently described species. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Reflecting the expertise and perspective of five leading mammalogists, the fourth edition of Mammalogy: Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology significantly updates taxonomy, includes a new chapter on mammalian molecular phylogenetics, and highlights several recently described species. There are close to 5,500 species in the class Mammalia, including the blue whale-the largest animal that has ever lived-and the pygmy shrew, which weighs little more than a penny. The functional diversity of mammals has allowed them to play critical roles in every ecosystem, whether marine, freshwater, alpine, tundra, forest, or desert. Many mammal species are critically endangered and present complex conservation and management challenges. This book touches on those challenges, which are often precipitated by overharvesting and habitat loss, as well as emerging threats, such as the impact of wind turbines and white nose syndrome on bats and chronic wasting disease on deer.Among the updates and additions to the fourth edition of Mammalogy are numerous new photos, figures, and cladograms, over 4,200 references, as well as: a completely new chapter on mammalian phylogeny and genomics; current taxonomy - including major changes to orders, suborders, and superfamilies of bats and rodents; an explanation of the recent inclusion of whales with terrestrial even-toed ungulates; updates on mammalian structural, functional adaptations, and fossil history; and, recent advances in our understanding of phylogeny, biogeography, social behavior, and ecology; a discussion of two new orders and thirteen newly recognized extant families It also includes: reflections on the implications of climate change for mammals; thorough examinations of several recently described species, including Durrells vontsira ( Salanoia durrelli) and the Laotian rock rat ( Laonastes aenigmamus); an explanation of mammalian biomechanics, such as that seen in lunge feeding of baleen whales; Breakout boxes on unique aspects of mammals, including the syntax of bat songs, singing mice, and why there are no green mammals (unless we count algae-covered sloths).Maintaining the accessible, readable style for which Feldhamer and his coauthors are well known, this new edition of Mammalogy is the authoritative textbook on this amazingly diverse class of vertebrates. Author Biography George A. Feldhamer is professor emeritus of zoology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is the coeditor of Wild Mammals of North America: Biology, Management, and Conservation and the coauthor of Mammals of the National Parks. Lee C. Drickamer is Regents Professor Emeritus in biology at Northern Arizona University and the coauthor of Animal Behavior: Mechanisms, Ecology, Evolution. Stephen H. Vessey is professor emeritus of biological sciences at Bowling Green State University. He is the coauthor of Animal Behavior: Mechanisms, Ecology, Evolution. Joseph F. Merritt is a senior mammalogist with the Illinois Natural History Survey, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the editor of the Journal of Mammalogy. He is the author of Biology of Small Mammals and the coauthor of Terrestrial Vertebrates of Pennsylvania: A Complete Guide to Species of Conservation Concern. Carey Krajewski is a professor and chair of zoology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He is the associate editor of the Journal of Mammalian Evolution and Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. Table of Contents PrefacePart 11. The Study of Mammals2. History of Mammalogy3. Methods for Studying Mammals4. Phylogeny and Diversification of Mammals5. Evolution and Dental Characteristics6. BiogeographyPart 27. Integument, Support, and Movement8. Modes of Feeding9. Control Systems and Biological Rhythms10. Environmental Adaptations11. ReproductionPart 312. Monotremes and Marsupials13. Tenrecoidea, Macroscelidea, Scandentia, Dermoptera, Solenodonta, Soricomorpha, and Erinaceomorpha14. Chiroptera15. Primates16. Pilosa and Cingulata (Xenarthrans), Pholidota, and Tubulidentata17. Carnivora18. Rodentia and Lagomorpha19. Proboscidea, Hyracoidea, and Sirenia20. Perissodactyla and Artiodactyla21. CetaceaPart 422. Communication, Aggression, and Spatial Relations23. Sexual Selection, Parental Care, and Mating Systems24. Social Behavior25. Dispersal, Habitat Selection, and Migration26. Populations and Life History27. Community EcologyPart 528. Parasites and Diseases29. Domestication and Domesticated Mammals30. ConservationGlossaryReferencesCreditsIndex Review Anyone teaching or studying mammalogy will be interested in this excellent textbook. -- Dan R. Kunkle Wildlife Activist Review Quote This latest edition provides a comprehensive, well-illustrated introduction to the diversity and ecology of extant mammals... A handsome and valuable reference source for those seeking an introductory understanding of mammals. Promotional "Headline" A completely revised and updated edition of the leading mammalogy textbook. Details ISBN1421415887 ISBN-10 1421415887 ISBN-13 9781421415888 Format Hardcover Pages 768 Author Carey Krajewski Publisher Johns Hopkins University Press Audience Age 17 Edition 4th Imprint Johns Hopkins University Press Subtitle Adaptation, Diversity, Ecology Place of Publication Baltimore, MD Country of Publication United States Replaces 9780801886959 DEWEY 590 Short Title MAMMALOGY 4/E Language English Media Book Illustrations 235 Halftones, black and white; 371 Line drawings, black and white Year 2015 Publication Date 2015-01-15 Replaced by 9781421436524 Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2015-01-15 AU Release Date 2015-01-15 NZ Release Date 2015-01-15 US Release Date 2015-01-15 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161818937;

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