Mediterranean Monk Seal Monachus monachus (Hermann, 1779)
摘要
This comprehensive species-specific chapter covers all aspects of the biology of the Mediterranean monk seal, including the paleontology, physiology, genetics, reproduction and development, ecology, habitat, diet, mortality, and behavior. The economic significance and management of the species and future challenges for research and conservation are addressed as well. The chapter includes a distribution map, photographs of the species, and a list of key literature.