An Introduction to Behavioural EcologyJohn 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.
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... Competing for Resources , 102 Competition by exploitation : the ideal free distribution , 102 Competition by resource defence : the despotic distribution , 105 The ideal free distribution with unequal competitors , 106 The economics of ...
... competition , 180 ( b ) Local resource competition or enhancement , 181 ( c ) Maternal condition , 181 ( d ) Population sex ratio , 182 Sexual selection , 183 Ardent males , 183 Reluctant females , 186 ( a CONTENTS / vii.
... competition between individuals for the chance to repro- duce and pass on their genes to future generations . The book emphasizes the theoretical background to each sub- ject discussed , but we prefer to illustrate the theory with ...
... compete with others for scarce resources such as food , territories or mates . We discuss how competitors should be ... competition for resources and social interaction . In Chapter 14 we tie together these threads in a general ...
... competition between different male coalitions for the control of the pride , with the result that larger coalitions eventu- ally become resident . This is of adaptive advantage to the female because she needs protection from male ...
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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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