Physiology of Marine Mammals : Adaptations to the Ocean - 9781032285603

This unique undergraduate textbook considers the essential aspects of what makes a marine mammal different from terrestrial mammals, beyond just their environment. It focuses on the physiological and biochemical characteristics that have allowed this group of mammals to effectively exploit the marine environment that is so hostile to humans.

• | : Michael Castellini (Univ. of Alaska, Fairbanks), Jo-Ann Mellish (North Pacific Research Board, USA) (Edited by)
• | Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• | Publication Date: May 25, 2023
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 432 pages
• | Language: Unknown
• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-10: 1032285605
• | ISBN-13: 9781032285603