The Mammalian Radiations: An Analysis of Trends in Evolution, Adaptation, and Behavior

Eisenberg, John F.

ISBN 10: 0226195384 / ISBN 13: 9780226195384

Published by Univ of Chicago Pr, 1983

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Good: A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, highlighting of text, writing in margins. No missing pages.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Mammalian Radiations: An Analysis of Trends in Evolution, Adaptation, and Behavior
• Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0226195384
• ISBN 13: 9780226195384
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Acceptable
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

... Discusses the principles of the evolution of trophic and reproductive strategies: faunal interchange and the drift of continental land masses; the influence of body size on life-history strategies; the genetic basis of behavioral adaptation and the evolution of social behavior ... appendixes include extensive data on reproductive rate, litter size, interbirth interval, longevity, brain size, and metabolic rate for a wide variety of species.--book jacket.