Marine Mammals: Adaptations for an Aquatic Life

Marine Mammals: Adaptations for an Aquatic Life

A comprehensive scientific reference exploring the remarkable adaptations that allow marine mammals to live in aquatic environments. It examines the morphological, metabolic, thermoregulatory, locomotory, diving, sensory, feeding, and sleep adaptations of whales, dolphins, seals, sea lions, walruses, manatees, dugongs, and sea otters.

Key Features:

• Adaptations of marine mammals to aquatic life
• Morphological and physiological adaptations
• Metabolism and thermoregulation
• Locomotion and swimming
• Diving adaptations and behavior
• Sensory adaptations
• Feeding strategies
• Sleep adaptations
• Cetaceans, pinnipeds, sirenians, and sea otters
• Integration of recent research and modern technologies