Baleen Whales.1578081858 Baleen whales. Sokolov, Vladimir Evgenevich and V. A. Arsen'ev. Science Publishers, Inc. 2006 317 pages $98.00 Hardcover Mammals of Russia and adjacent regions. QL728 This volume is the continuation of a series originally titled Mammals of the Soviet Union initiated by V.G. Heptner, a leading Russian mammalogist mam·mal·o·gy n. The branch of zoology that deals with mammals. [mamma(l) + -logy.] mam . This English translation is a contribution to the systematics systematics: see classification. of the baleen baleen: see whale. suborder suborder /sub·or·der/ (sub´or-der) a taxonomic category between an order and a family. sub·or·der n. A taxonomic category ranking between an order and a family. (as vs. the toothed whales) of Cetaceans. Following an overview of the order, Russian biologists present detailed descriptions of baleen suborders including gray whales, humpbacks, and right whales. Entries on genera that are found in Russian waters include identification keys, general descriptions, biological characteristics, geographical distribution, practical significance, status (often endangered), and illustrations. The volume includes a brief biography of the late Dr. Heptner and an extensive bibliography. Page numbering is cross- referenced to the Russian edition (undated un·dat·ed adj. 1. Not marked with or showing a date: an undated letter; an undated portrait. 2. ). Lacks an index and authors' affiliations. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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