
An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
Blackwell Science Ltd (Publisher)
3rd Edition
Published on 3. March 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
432 pages
978-0-632-03546-5 (ISBN)
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Description
The third edition of this successful textbook looks again at the influence of natural selection on behavior - an animal's struggle to survive by exploiting resources, avoiding predators, and maximizing reproductive success. However, in this edition, new examples are introduced throughout, many illustrated with full colour photographs. In addition, important new topics are added including the latest techniques of comparative analysis; the theory and application of DNA fingerprinting techniques; extensive new discussion on brood parasite / host coevolution; the latest ideas on sexual selection in relation to disease resistance; and a new section on the intentionality of communication. Written in the lucid style for which these two authors are renowned, the text is aided by boxed sections illustrating important concepts and new marginal notes which guide the reader through the text. This book will be essential reading for students taking courses in behavioural ecology.
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Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
162 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 172 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
931 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-632-03546-5 (9780632035465)
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Content
Introduction Natural Selection, Ecology And Behaviour Testing Hypotheses In Behavioural Ecology Economic Decisions And The Individual Predator Versus Prey: Evolutionary Arms Races Competing For Resources Living In Groups Fighting And Assessment Sexual Conflict And Sexual Selection Parental Care And Mating Systems Alternative Breeding Strategies On Selfishness And Altruism Co-Operation And Helping In Birds, Mammals, And Fish Co-Operation And Altruism In The Social Insects The Design Of Signals: Ecology And Evolution Conclusion