Evolutionary Ecology of Marsupials

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Anthony K. Lee (Monash University, Victoria) Andrew Cockburn (Australian National University, Canberra)

Evolutionary Ecology of Marsupials

Anthony K. Lee (Monash University, Victoria), Andrew Cockburn (Australian National University, Canberra)

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Cambridge University Press
25 March 2008

Animal ecology; Marsupials & monotremes

Series: Monographs on Marsupial Biology

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The ecological literature on marsupials is dominated by descriptive natural history, and there has hitherto been little attempt at either synthesis or evolutionary interpretation. This book attempts to provide such a synthesis, by drawing on both the descriptive data base and predictions from the burgeoning literature on behavioural and evolutionary ecology. It documents the excellent potential the study of marsupials provides for resolution of theoretical questions of general importance in biology. It does this in three ways. First, by describing the impressive diversity of marsupial life history strategies and trophic roles. Second, by careful comparison with the eutherians, the scope of the marsupial radiation is used to analyse the role of developmental constraints and adaptive radiation in determining the diversification of higher taxa. Lastly, it is suggested that the accessibility of marsupial young during their obligatory pouch life facilitates measurement, manipulation and assessment of kinship not possible in other mammalian groups. Further special topics include marsupial/plant mutualism, marsupial competition and the empirical uses of mammals with simple life histories.

By: Anthony K. Lee (Monash University Victoria), Andrew Cockburn (Australian National University, Canberra)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 151mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 437g
ISBN: 9780521054126
ISBN 10: 0521054125
Series: Monographs on Marsupial Biology
Pages: 284
Publication Date: 25 March 2008
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active