An introduction to behavioural ecology / J.R. Krebs, N.B. Davies ; drawings by Jan Parr.

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Krebs, J. R. (John R.)

Contributor:

• Davies, N. B. (Nicholas B.), 1952-

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

• Animal behavior.
• Behavior evolution.
• Animal ecology.
• Behavior, Animal.
• Developmental Biology.
• Selection (Genetics).

Medical Subjects:

• Behavior, Animal.
• Developmental Biology.
• Selection (Genetics).

Physical Description:

xii, 420 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Other Title:

Introduction to behavioral ecology

Place of Publication:

Oxford [England] ; Cambridge, MA : Blackwell Scientific Publications, [1993]

Summary:

This third edition of a popular text examines the influence of natural selection on behavior--an animal's struggle to survive by exploiting resources, avoiding predators, and maximizing reproductive success. Many new examples and topics are offered including the theory and application of DNA identification. Written in a lucid style, this edition includes margin notes in a second color, indexes, references, and photos. Illustrated.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-405) and indexes.

ISBN:

0632035463

OCLC:

26974412