An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology

John R. Krebs; Nicholas B. Davies

ISBN 10: 0632035463 / ISBN 13: 9780632035465

Published by Blackwell Scientific Publications, 1993

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: Esta tercera edición de este exitoso libro de texto analiza nuevamente la influencia de la selección natural en el comportamiento: la lucha de un animal por sobrevivir mediante la explotación de recursos, la evitación de depredadores y la maximización del éxito reproductivo. El texto se ha actualizado con nuevos ejemplos, técnicas de análisis comparativo y aplicaciones de huellas dactilares de ADN, manteniendo el estilo lúcido que caracteriza a sus autores.Considerado el texto introductorio líder en el campo, incluye secciones en recuadros para ilustrar conceptos importantes y notas marginales que guían al lector. Es una lectura esencial para estudiantes de ecología del comportamiento, zoología y ciencias biológicas. EAN: 9780632035465 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Ciencias|Educación Título: An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology Autor: John R. Krebs| Nicholas B. Davies Editorial: Blackwell Scientific Publications Idioma: en Páginas: 432 Formato: tapa blanda.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
• Publisher: Blackwell Scientific Publications
• Publication Date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0632035463
• ISBN 13: 9780632035465
• Binding: Soft cover
• Illustrator: Parr, Jan
• Condition: Good

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Synopsis

The third edition of this successful textbook looks again at the influence of natural selection on behavior - an animal's struggle to survive by exploiting resources, avoiding predators, and maximizing reproductive success. In this edition, new examples are introduced throughout, many illustrated with full color photographs. In addition, important new topics are added including the latest techniques of comparative analysis, the theory and application of DNA fingerprinting techniques, extensive new discussion on brood parasite/host coevolution, the latest ideas on sexual selection in relation to disease resistance, and a new section on the intentionality of communication. Written in the lucid style for which these two authors are renowned, the text is enhanced by boxed sections illustrating important concepts and new marginal notes that guide the reader through the text. This book will be essential reading for students taking courses in behavioral ecology.

• The leading introductory text from the two most prominent workers in the field.
  
• Second colour in the text.
  
• New section of four colour plates.
  
• Boxed sections to ilustrate difficult and important points.
  
• New larger format with marginal notes to guide the reader through the text.
  
• Selected further reading at the end of each chapter.

From the Back Cover

The third edition of this successful textbook looks again at the influence of natural selection on behavior - an animal's struggle to survive by exploiting resources, avoiding predators, and maximizing reproductive success. However, in this edition, new examples are introduced throughout, many illustrated with full colour photographs. In addition, important new topics are added including the latest techniques of comparative analysis; the theory and application of DNA fingerprinting techniques; extensive new discussion on brood parasite / host coevolution; the latest ideas on sexual selection in relation to disease resistance; and a new section on the intentionality of communication. Written in the lucid style for which these two authors are renowned, the text is aided by boxed sections illustrating important concepts and new marginal notes which guide the reader through the text. This book will be essential reading for students taking courses in behavioural ecology.