Key Questions in Mammalogy: A Study and Revision Guide

Intended as a study and revision guide for students following programs of study in which mammalogy is an important component. Although mammals comprise a relatively small proportion of total biodiversity, they are disproportionately represented in courses in biology and zoology and they are the dominant taxon in zoos around the world.

Although mammals comprise a relatively small proportion of total biodiversity, they are disproportionately represented in courses in biology and zoology and they are the dominant taxon in zoos around the world. Mammalogy is well-established as a discrete element of biological courses in some parts of the world, notably in North America.

This book comprises 600 multiple-choice questions (and answers) set at three levels - foundation, intermediate and advanced - grouped into 10 major topic areas:

• The history and principles of mammalogy
• Origins, evolution and taxonomy
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Behavior
• Ecology and genetics
• Zoogeography
• Conservation and management
• Parasites and diseases
• Domestication and human use of animals

The book is designed to be used at any time in any place. It allows the reader to study the meaning of terms used in mammalogy, the history of mammalogy, the taxonomy, evolution and genetics of mammals, their zoogeogra

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

CAB International

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Rees, Paul A.

ISBN:

978-1-80-062865-6

Specialty:

• Animal Production & Genetics
• Zoology
• Animal Sciences

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

224

Publication Year:

2025

Doody Core Title Score:

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• CAB International Book Archive Collection (2024)