Genetic ecology of whales and dolphins incorporating the proceedings of the workshop on the genetic analysis of cetacean populations
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International Whaling Commission
1991
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| Schriftenreihe: | Reports of the International Whaling Commission Special Issue
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Tag hinzufügen | Zusammenfassung: | Bibl This is in many ways a companion volume to special issue 12 on photo- identification and other individual recognition techniques. It addresses another major new technique being developed to address problems associated with cetaceans and their management. In October 1989 in La Jolla, California, a Workshop took place that examined the applicability of molecular genetic techniques to studies of cetacean populations, and in particular to the definition of kind-groups, genetic populations and reproductive strategies. The report of this Workshop, published in this volume, is essential reading for those interested in applied population genetics. In addition to the report section, there are twenty peer- reviewed scientific papers contributed by cetologists and geneticists. These cover subject matter from the collection of samples at sea and their preservation, through individual population studies, to the final section of the book which considers both the theory of interpretation and the applicability of the techniques for the management of cetacean populations. There has been a sense in some quarters that molecular genetic techniques may be a panacea for troubled behavioural ecologists and population biologists. While the reality falls short of this, as shown in this volume these techniques will facilitate substantial advancement when combined with non-genetic approaches. |
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| Beschreibung: | 311 S. Ill. |
| ISBN: | 0906975255 0-906975-25-5 |