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" An introduction to behavioural ecology / "
J.R. Krebs, N.B. Davies ; drawings by Jan Parr.
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BL
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1020364
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b774734
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| Main Entry
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Krebs, J. R., (John R.)
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An introduction to behavioural ecology /\ J.R. Krebs, N.B. Davies ; drawings by Jan Parr.
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3rd ed.
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| Publication Statement
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Oxford [England] ;Cambridge, MA :: Blackwell Scientific Publications,, ©1993.
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xii, 420 pages :: illustrations (some color) ;; 25 cm
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0632035463
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: 9780632035465
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-405) and indexes.
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| Contents
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1. Natural selection, ecology and behaviour -- 2. Testing hypotheses in behavioural ecology -- 3. Economic decisions and the individual -- 4. Predators versus prey: evolutionary arms races -- 5. Competing for resources -- 6. Living in groups -- 7. Fighting and assessment -- 8. Sexual conflict and sexual selection -- 9. Parental care and mating systems -- 10. Alternative breeding strategies -- 11. On selfishness and altruism -- 12. Co-operation and helping in birds, mammals and fish -- 13. Altruism in the social insects -- 14. The design of signals: ecology and evolution -- 15. Conclusion.
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This volume contains new examples throughout and sections on developments such as: techniques of comparative analysis; the theory and application of DNA fingerprinting; and the latest ideas on sexual selection. It also has a new selection of colour plates.
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Animal behavior-- Evolution.
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Animal behavior.
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Animal ecology.
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Behavior, Animal.
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Developmental Biology.
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Selection (Genetics)
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Animaux-- Mœurs et comportement.
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Écologie animale.
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Évolution du comportement.
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Animal behavior-- Evolution.
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Animal behavior.
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Animal ecology.
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Animal ecology.
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Etologia Animal.
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Öko-Ethologie
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Dieren.
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Diergedrag.
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Ecologie.
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Natuurlijke selectie.
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| Dewey Classification
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591.51
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QL751.K815 1993
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QH371.K73 1993
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42.66bcl
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BIO 790fstub
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WT 8000rvk
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WT 8003rvk
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| Added Entry
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Davies, N. B., (Nicholas B.),1952-
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