An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology

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John Wiley & Sons, 17 июл. 2009 г. - Всего страниц: 432

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.

In this edition, new examples are introduced throughout, many illustrated with full color 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 enhanced by boxed sections illustrating important concepts and new marginal notes that guide the reader through the text. This book will be essential reading for students taking courses in behavioral ecology.

  • The leading introductory text from the two most prominent workers in the field.
  • Second colour in the text.
  • New section of four colour plates.
  • Boxed sections to ilustrate difficult and important points.
  • New larger format with marginal notes to guide the reader through the text.
  • Selected further reading at the end of each chapter.

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Introduction
1
Chapter 1 Natural Selection Ecology and Behaviour
4
Chapter 2 Testing Hypotheses in Behavioural Ecology
24
Chapter 3 Economic Decisions and the Individual
48
Chapter 4 Predators versus Prey Evolutionary Arms Races
77
Chapter 5 Competing for Resources
102
Chapter 6 Living in Groups
120
Chapter 7 Fighting and Assessment
147
Chapter 11 On Selfishness and Altruism
265
Chapter 12 Cooperation and Helping in Birds Mammals and Fish
291
Chapter 13 Altruism in the Social Insects
318
Chapter 14 The Design of Signals Ecology and Evolution
349
Chapter 15 Conclusion
375
References
387
Author Index
407
Subject Index
412

Chapter 8 Sexual Conflict and Sexual Selection
175
Chapter 9 Parental Care and Mating Systems
208
Chapter 10 Alternative Breeding Strategies
244
Colour plates
421
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An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
Nicholas B. Davies,John R. Krebs
Недоступно для просмотра - 1993
An Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
Nicholas B. Davies,John R. Krebs
Недоступно для просмотра - 2009

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Об авторе (2009)

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.

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НазваниеAn Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
АвторыNicholas B. Davies, John R. Krebs
Издание:3
ИздательJohn Wiley & Sons, 2009
ISBN1444314025, 9781444314021
Количество страницВсего страниц: 432
  
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