An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
3rd Edition
Published on 1. July 2009
432 pages
978-1-4443-1402-1 (ISBN)
Description
The third edition of this successful textbook looks again at theinfluence of natural selection on behavior - an animal's struggleto survive by exploiting resources, avoiding predators, andmaximizing reproductive success. In this edition, new examples areintroduced throughout, many illustrated with full colorphotographs. In addition, important new topics are added includingthe latest techniques of comparative analysis, the theory andapplication of DNA fingerprinting techniques, extensive newdiscussion on brood parasite/host coevolution, the latest ideas onsexual selection in relation to disease resistance, and a newsection on the intentionality of communication. Written in thelucid style for which these two authors are renowned, the text isenhanced by boxed sections illustrating important concepts and newmarginal notes that guide the reader through the text. This bookwill be essential reading for students taking courses in behavioralecology.
* * The leading introductory text from the two most prominentworkers in the field.
* Second colour in the text.
* New section of four colour plates.
* Boxed sections to ilustrate difficult and importantpoints.
* New larger format with marginal notes to guide the readerthrough the text.
* Selected further reading at the end of each chapter.
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Nicholas B. Davies | John R. Krebs
An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
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03/1993
3rd Edition
Blackwell Science Ltd
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Persons
Nicholas Barry Davies FRS is a British field naturalist and zoologist, and Professor of Behavioural Ecology at the University of Cambridge, where he is also a Fellow of Pembroke College. John Richard Krebs, Baron Krebs, FRS is an English zoologist researching in the field of behavioural ecology of birds. He was the Principal of Jesus College, Oxford from 2007 until 2015. Lord Krebs was President of the British Science Association for the period 2012-2013.
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
