Introduction to Behavioural Ecology

Name: Introduction to Behavioural Ecology
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ISBN: 9780632035465

ISBN-10: 0632035463

ISBN-13: 9780632035465

Edition: 3rd 1993 (Revised)

Authors: John R. Krebs, Nicholas B. Davies, Jan Parr, Stuart A. West

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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. However, in this edition, new examples are introduced throughout, many illustrated with full colour 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…

Book details

List price: $119.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 5/6/1993
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 432
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 2.090
Language: English



Acknowledgements


Introduction


Natural Selection, Ecology and Behaviour


Testing Hypotheses in Behavioural Ecology


Economic Decisions and the Individual


Predators 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


Altruism in the Social Insects


The Design of Signals: Ecology and Evolution


Conclusion


References


Author index


Subject index