The Physiology of Dolphins explains complex physiological problems of dolphins that are largely driven by technological developments of biologging tools. The book provides a collection of review chapters from leaders in the field of dolphin ecophysiology, making it essential for instructors, researchers and graduate students interested in the physiological and anatomical adaptations that make life possible for this charismatic marine mammal. Sections cover the complete physiology of the mammal and include information on the current threats for dolphins and whales from environmental pressures such as climate change, overfishing, pollution and our increasing human presence in the ocean.
This is an excellent reference providing easy to follow details of the latest available research methods and technologies that is expanding the field of physiology in marine mammals.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Dedication - p. iii 6. Contributors - p. iii 7. Acknowledgments - p. iii 8. List of Tables - p. iii 9. Chapter 1: Studying dolphin physiology - p. iii 10. Chapter 2: Energetic costs of rest and locomotion in dolphins - p. iii 11. Chapter 3: Thermoregulation - p. iii 12. Chapter 4: Muscles and movement - p. iii 13. Chapter 5: Cardiovascular physiology in dolphins and other cetaceans - p. iii 14. Chapter 6: Respiratory physiology in the dolphin and other whales - p. iii 15. Chapter 7: Diving physiology in dolphins and human - p. iii 16. Chapter 8: Genetic and molecular adaptations - p. iii 17. Chapter 9: Neurophysiology - p. iii 18. Chapter 10: Sensory physiology in delphinids - p. iii 19. Chapter 11: Kidneys and osmoregulation - p. iii 20. Chapter 12: Reproductive physiology of dolphins - p. iii 21. Chapter 13: Immunology - p. iii 22. Chapter 14: Human impacts on dolphins: Physiological effects and conservation - p. iii 23. Index - p. iii
The Physiology of Dolphins explains complex physiological problems of dolphins that are largely driven by technological developments of biologging tools. The book provides a collection of review chapters from leaders in the field of dolphin ecophysiology, making it essential for instructors, researchers and graduate students interested in the physiological and anatomical adaptations that make life possible for this charismatic marine mammal. Sections cover the complete physiology of the mammal and include information on the current threats for dolphins and whales from environmental pressures such as climate change, overfishing, pollution and our increasing human presence in the ocean.
This is an excellent reference providing easy to follow details of the latest available research methods and technologies that is expanding the field of physiology in marine mammals.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Copyright - p. iii 5. Dedication - p. iii 6. Contributors - p. iii 7. Acknowledgments - p. iii 8. List of Tables - p. iii 9. Chapter 1: Studying dolphin physiology - p. iii 10. Chapter 2: Energetic costs of rest and locomotion in dolphins - p. iii 11. Chapter 3: Thermoregulation - p. iii 12. Chapter 4: Muscles and movement - p. iii 13. Chapter 5: Cardiovascular physiology in dolphins and other cetaceans - p. iii 14. Chapter 6: Respiratory physiology in the dolphin and other whales - p. iii 15. Chapter 7: Diving physiology in dolphins and human - p. iii 16. Chapter 8: Genetic and molecular adaptations - p. iii 17. Chapter 9: Neurophysiology - p. iii 18. Chapter 10: Sensory physiology in delphinids - p. iii 19. Chapter 11: Kidneys and osmoregulation - p. iii 20. Chapter 12: Reproductive physiology of dolphins - p. iii 21. Chapter 13: Immunology - p. iii 22. Chapter 14: Human impacts on dolphins: Physiological effects and conservation - p. iii 23. Index - p. iii
