Marsupials

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511541889

This 2006 book examines the exciting discoveries in the study of marsupials of the last 20 years. These discoveries have led to significant developments in our understanding of this unique group of mammals. The impact of these developments have been such that marsupials are coming to be seen as model organisms in studies of life history evolution, ageing and senescence, sex determination and the development and regeneration of the nervous system. This volume brings together information scattered throughout the primary literature. Coverage includes evolutionary history and management strategies as well as all aspects of basic biology. A complete listing of known species and a comprehensive list of references make this a unique repository of information on this fascinating group of animals.

Review of the hardback:'A good resource for an upper-level undergraduate course in marsupial biology.'

Source: Journal of Mammalian Evolution

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Frontmatter
pp i-vi
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Contents
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List of Contributors
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Preface
pp xi-xiv
- By Patricia Armati, Associate Professor in the School of Biological Sciences and the Nerve Research Foundation, University of Sydney, Australia, Chris Dickman, Professor in Ecology in the Institute of Wildlife Research School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney, Australia, Ian Hume, Professor in the School of Biological Sciences University of Sydney, Australia
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1 - The evolution and classification of marsupials
pp 1-21
- By Michael Archer, Faculty of Science, University of New South Wales, Sydney, John Kirsch, University of Wisconsin Zoological Museum, 250 North Mills Street, Madison, WI 53706, USA
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2 - What marsupials can do for genetics and what genetics can do for marsupials
pp 22-82
- By William Sherwin, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Jennifer A. Marshall Graves, Research School of Biological Sciences, Institute of Advanced Studies, Australian National University
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3 - Reproduction
pp 83-107
- By Geoff Shaw, Department of Zoology, University of Melbourne
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4 - Lactation
pp 108-136
- By Andrew Krockenberger, Department of Zoology and Tropical Ecology, James Cook University - Cairns
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5 - Nutrition and digestion
pp 137-158
- By Ian D. Hume, School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney
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6 - The nervous system
pp 159-185
- By John Nelson, Department of Biological Sciences, Monash University Clayton Campus, VIC 3800, Australia, Patricia J. Armati, School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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7 - The immunolymphatic system
pp 186-198
- By Paula Cisternas, Museum of Victoria, Carlton Gardens, GPO Box 666E, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia, Patricia J. Armati, School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia
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8 - Ecology and life histories
pp 199-228
- By Chris R. Dickman, Institute of Wildlife Research, School of Biological Sciences, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia, Emerson Vieira, LaboratÓrio de Ecologia de Mamiferos, Centro de Ciências da Saúde, Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos, São Leopoldo, RS 93022-000, Brazil
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9 - Behaviour
pp 229-298
- By David B. Croft, School of Biological, Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW 2052, Australia, John F. Eisenberg, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Florida, PO Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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10 - Conservation and management
pp 299-330
- By Andrew A. Burbidge, Department of Conservation and Land Management, Western Australian Wildlife Research Centre, PO Box 51, Wanneroo, WA 6946, Australia, John F. Eisenberg, Department of Natural Sciences, University of Florida, PO Box 117800, Gainesville, FL 32611, USA
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References
pp 331-364
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Index
pp 365-373
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Frontmatter
pp i-vi

Contents
pp vii-vii

List of Contributors
pp viii-x

Preface
pp xi-xiv

1 - The evolution and classification of marsupials
pp 1-21

2 - What marsupials can do for genetics and what genetics can do for marsupials
pp 22-82

3 - Reproduction
pp 83-107

4 - Lactation
pp 108-136

5 - Nutrition and digestion
pp 137-158

6 - The nervous system
pp 159-185

7 - The immunolymphatic system
pp 186-198

8 - Ecology and life histories
pp 199-228

9 - Behaviour
pp 229-298

10 - Conservation and management
pp 299-330

References
pp 331-364

Index
pp 365-373

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