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    considered a marine mammal because it lives on sea ice most of the year. Fig. 1.1 shows the major groups of marine mammals and the num-bers of living species. Marine mammals range in size from a sea otter, weighing as little as 1 kg (2.2 lb) at birth, to a female blue whale, the largest mammal to have ever lived, weighing over 100,000 kg (2,200 ...

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  2. studied) of the marine mammals are the cetaceans and pinnipeds, and much of this volume focuses on these species. However, the authors have created a truly comparative analysis, incorporating data on all species we know as marine mammals. This volume provides the background and reference base a stu-dent new to the subject would require, but the

  3. Sep 17, 1999 · Taking an integrated approach to the biology of marine carnivores, cetaceans, and sirenians, twenty-two prominent researchers compare marine mammals with one another and with terrestrial...

  4. Jan 1, 2023 · Highly-readable Open Access introduction to marine mammal biology and medicine. Presents career pathways of marine scientists illustrated by exciting case studies. Discusses human-derived threats to oceans and animals. 56k Accesses. 8 Citations.

  5. Jan 1, 2015 · Feb 2021. Mirtha Lewis. Elena B. Eder. Request PDF | Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology: Third Edition | Marine Mammals: Evolutionary Biology, Third Edition is a succinct, yet...

  6. Oct 13, 2021 · Berta, Annalisa. Publication date. 1999. Topics. Marine mammals, Marine mammals -- Evolution. Publisher. San Diego : Academic Press. Collection. internetarchivebooks; printdisabled.

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  8. Download book PDF. Download book EPUB. Overview. Authors: Randall W. Davis. Provides new insights into the remarkable physiological and behavioral adaptations of marine mammals. Reviews anatomical, metabolic, thermoregulatory, locomotory, diving and behavioral adaptations of cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians and sea otters.

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