The Mammalian Radiations
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“… Discusses the principles of the evolution of trophic and reproductive strategies: faunal interchange and the drift of continental land masses; the influence of body size on life-history strategies; the genetic basis of behavioral adaptation and the evolution of social behavior … appendixes include extensive data on reproductive rate, litter size, interbirth interval, longevity, brain size, and metabolic rate for a wide variety of species.”–book jacket.
| Author | Eisenberg, John F. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Athlone Press |
| Year Published | 1981 |
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| Language | English |
| Condition | New |
| Number of Pages | 610 |
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