| Description |
432 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Marine science series |
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Marine science series.
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| Contents |
Ch. 1. Evolution, Phylogeny, and Current Status / Peter C. H. Pritchard -- Ch. 2. Population Genetics, Phylogeography, and Molecular Evolution / Brian W. Bowen and Stephen A. Karl -- Ch. 3. Reproduction in Sear Turtles / Jeffrey D. Miller -- Ch. 4. The Nest Environment and the Embryonic Development of Sea Turtles / Ralph A. Ackerman -- Ch. 5. Orientation, Navigation, and Natal Beach Homing in Sea Turtles / Kenneth J. Lohmann, Blair E. Witherington, Catherine M. F. Lohmann and Michael Salmon -- Ch. 6. Habitat Utilization and Migration in Juvenile Sea Turtles / John A. Musick and Colin J. Limpus -- Ch. 7. Sea Turtle Locomotion: Mechanics, Behavior, and Energetics / Jeanette Wyneken -- Ch. 8. Foraging Ecology and Nutrition of Sea Turtles / Karen A. Bjorndal -- Ch. 9. Age, Growth, and Population Dynamics / M. Y. Chaloupka and John A. Musick -- Ch. 10. Diving Physiology / Molly E. Lutcavage and Peter L. Lutz |
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Ch. 11. Thermal Biology / James R. Spotila, Michael P. O'Connor and Frank V. Paladino -- Ch. 12. Hormones in the Life History of Sea Turtles / David W. Owens -- Ch. 13. Salt, Water, and pH Balance in Sea Turtles / Peter L. Lutz -- Ch. 14. Health Problems and Diseases of Sea Turtles / Robert H. George -- Ch. 15. Human Impacts on Sea Turtle Survival / Molly E. Lutcavage, Pamela Plotkin, Blair Witherington and Peter L. Lutz |
| Summary |
Sea turtles have existed for millions of years, making them fascinating subjects of study. In the last 20 years, the science of sea turtle biology has expanded at an exponential rate, leading to major advances in many areas. This book synthesizes the results of these advances and focuses on how these endangered marine reptiles operate in, adapt to, and are dependent upon particular features of their marine environment |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Sea turtles.
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| Author |
Lutz, Peter L.
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Musick, John A.
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| LC no. |
96036432 |
| ISBN |
0849384222 |
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