Product details:
| ISBN13: | 9783031084188 |
| ISBN10: | 3031084187 |
| Binding: | Hardback |
| No. of pages: | 1602 pages |
| Size: | 235x155 mm |
| Weight: | 3416 g |
| Language: | English |
| Illustrations: | 89 Illustrations, black & white; 177 Illustrations, color; 91 Tables, color |
| 616 |
Category:
American and Australasian Marsupials
An Evolutionary, Biogeographical, and Ecological Approach
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023
Publisher: Springer
Date of Publication: 1 July 2023
Number of Volumes: 2 pieces, Book
Normal price:
Publisher's listprice:
EUR 695.49
EUR 695.49
Your price:
229 595 (218 662 HUF + 5% VAT )
discount is: 20% (approx 57 399 HUF off)
Discount is valid until: 30 June 2024
The discount is only available for 'Alert of Favourite Topics' newsletter recipients.
Click here to subscribe.
Click here to subscribe.
Availability:
Estimated delivery time: In stock at the publisher, but not at Prospero's office. Delivery time approx. 3-5 weeks.
Not in stock at Prospero.
Can't you provide more accurate information?
Not in stock at Prospero.
Short description:
This book focuses on the ecology, evolution, biogeography, systematics and taxonomy of New World and Australasian marsupials, greatly expanding the current knowledge base. There are roughly 140 species of New World marsupials, of which the opossum is the best known. Thanks to recent research, there is now an increasing amount of understanding about their evolution, biogeography, systematics, ecology, and conservation in the Americas, especially in South America. There are also some 270 marsupial species in the Australasian region, many of which have been subject to research only in recent years. Based on this information and the authors? extensive research, this book provides comprehensive insights into the world's marsupials. It will appeal to academics and specialized researchers, students of zoology, paleontology, evolutionary biology, ecology, physiology and conservation, as well as interested non-experts.
Long description:
This book focuses on the evolution, biogeography, systematics, taxonomy, and ecology of New World and Australasian marsupials, greatly expanding the current knowledge base. There are roughly 140 species of New World marsupials, of which the opossum is the best known. Thanks to recent research, there is now an increasing amount of understanding about their evolution, biogeography, systematics, ecology, and conservation in the Americas, especially in South America. There are also some 270 marsupial species in the Australasian region, many of which have been subject to research only in recent years. Based on this information and the authors? extensive research, this book provides comprehensive insights into the world's marsupials. It will appeal to academics and specialized researchers, students of zoology, paleontology, evolutionary biology, ecology, physiology and conservation as well as interested non-experts.
Table of Contents:
American and Australasian Marsupials: An Introduction Diversity and Phylogeny of Marsupials and Their Stem Relatives (Metatheria) Taxonomy and Diversity of Living American Marsupials Taxonomic Checklist of Living American Marsupials Taxonomy and Diversity of Living Australasian Marsupials Cenozoic Metatherian Evolution in the Americas Paleogene Metatherians from the Itaboraí Basin: Diversity and Affinities Molecular Evolution in Australasian Marsupials Postweaning Skull Growth in Living American and Australasian Marsupials: Allometry and Evolution Function and Constraint in the Marsupial Postcranium Skull Morphological Evolution in Faunivorous Marsupials Marsupial Functional Morphology, Biomechanics, and Feeding Ecology Morphology, Form, and Function in Didelphid Marsupials Hair Microstructure Diversity in Neotropical Marsupials: Roles of Phylogenetic Signal and Adaptation Short-Tailed Opossums Genus Monodelphis: Patterns of Phenotypic Evolution and Diversification Patterns of Phenotypic Evolution and Diversification in Antechinus Trait Variation in American Marsupials Based on Biological Rules Age-Area Relationships in American Marsupials: A Macroevolutionary Approach Species Richness and Beta Diversity Patterns of American Marsupials Diversification of South American Didelphid Marsupials Marsupials in the Guiana Region (Northeastern Amazonia): Diversity and Endemism Marsupials from the South American ?Dry Diagonal?: Diversity, Endemism, and Biogeographic History Species Richness and Endemism of Marsupials in the Atlantic Forest: Spatial Patterns and Drivers Diversity and Endemism of the Marsupials of Australia?s Top End and Kimberley Diversity and Endemism of the Marsupials of Australia?s North-Eastern Tropics Diversity and Endemism of the Marsupials of Australia?s Arid Zone Marsupials of Australia?s Temperate and Subtropical Forests, Woodlands and Heathlands Population Dynamics of Neotropical Marsupials Semelparous Reproductive Strategy in New World Marsupials Reproductive Strategies and Biology of the Australasian Marsupials Positional Behavior and Locomotor Performance of American Marsupials: Links with Habitat and Substrate Use Movement, Habitat Selection, and Home Range of American Marsupials Movement Patterns, Home Range and Habitat Selection of Australasian Marsupials Food Habits of American Marsupials Marsupials in a Neotropical Savanna: Diet Variation and Seasonal Patterns Food Habits and Activity Patterns of Australasian Marsupials Activity Patterns of American Marsupials Daily Torpor, Hibernation, and Heterothermy in Marsupials Energy and Water Balance of Marsupials Conservation Biogeography of Living American Marsupials: Didelphimorphia, Microbiotheria, and Paucituberculata Conservation Biogeography of Modern Species of Australasian Marsupials Impact of Habitat Loss and Fragmentation in Assemblages, Populations, and Individuals of American marsupials Impact of Habitat Loss and Fragmentation in Didelphid Marsupials of the Atlantic Forest Impact of Habitat Loss and Fragmentation on Assemblages, Populations, and Individuals of Australasian Marsupials Marsupials and the Coverage Provided by Protected Areas in Brazil Human-Wildlife Interactions in Urban Areas: Case of Didelphis aurita Marsupials in Urban Environments Relict Marsupial (Dromiciops) from Southern South American Temperate Rainforests: Threatened by Habitat Loss, Fragmentation, and Transformation Multiple Threats Affecting the Marsupials of Australasia: Impacts and Management Novel Conservation Strategies to Conserve Australian Marsupials
