Marsupials
Marsupials
Patricia J. Armati, University of Sydney
Chris R. Dickman, University of Sydney
Ian D. Hume, University of Sydney
Chris R. Dickman, University of Sydney
Ian D. Hume, University of Sydney
August 2012
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9781107406070
The last twenty years have seen many exciting discoveries leading to significant developments in our understanding of marsupial biology. Marsupials are emerging as model organisms in studies of life history evolution, ageing and senescence, sex determination and the development and regeneration of the nervous system. This volume provides a synthesis of recent developments in marsupial biology, bringing together knowledge currently scattered througout the primary literature.
- The first comprehensive treatment of this fascinating group of mammals
- Covers aspects ranging from basic biology through ecology and evolution to management strategies
- Includes a complete species list
Reviews & endorsements
"The execution of the chapters, the organization of the book, the wealth of information, the references, and the useful species lists make this volume a welcome addition to the study and appreciation of marsupial biology. Highly recommended." -- Choice
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August 2012Paperback
9781107406070
394 pages
244 × 170 × 21 mm
0.63kg
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Table of Contents
- 1. The evolution and classification of marsupials M. Archer and J. Kirsch
- 2. What marsupials can do for genetics and what genetics can do for marsupials W. Sherwin and J. A. Marshall Graves
- 3. Reproduction G. Shaw
- 4. Lactation A. Krockenberger
- 5. Nutrition and digestion I. D. Hume
- 6. The nervous system J. Nelson and P Armati
- 7. The immunolymphatic system P. Cisternas and P. Armati
- 8. Ecology and life histories C. Dickman and E. Vieira
- 9. Behaviour of marsupials D. B. Croft and J. Eisenberg
- 10. Conservation and management A. Burbidge and J. Eisenberg
- References
- Index.
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