Chapter 39 - Past, present, and future
Title
Chapter 39 - Past, present, and future
Creator
Thewissen JGM; George JC
Publisher
The Bowhead Whale
Date
2021
Description
We discuss the evolution, phylogenetic relations to right whales, and geographical distribution of bowhead whales. We summarize its relations to humans, including whaling by indigenous and European whalers, conservation efforts, and modern challenges with increased shipping, fishing, and climate change. We also discuss their adaptations that have usually been explained as related to living in the Arctic but might be better explained as related to frugal use of limited resources.
Format
Book Chapter
NEOMED College
NEOMED College of Medicine
NEOMED Department
Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology
Update Year & Number
Jan to Aug list 2021
Citation
Thewissen JGM; George JC, “Chapter 39 - Past, present, and future,” NEOMED Bibliography Database, accessed April 24, 2024, https://neomed.omeka.net/items/show/11811.