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Amphibians and reptiles are the most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on the Caribbean islands. This book provides a variety of perspectives on this amazing group of organisms. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles, compiled by an international team of zoologists, takes a fresh and...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Crother, Brian I., Schwartz, Albert, 1923-1992
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: San Diego : Academic Press, �1999.
Temas:
Schwartz, Albert, > 1923-1992.
Amphibians > Caribbean Area.
Reptiles > Caribbean Area.
NATURE > Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians.
Amphibians.
Reptiles.
Amphibiens > �Ecologie > R�egion cara�ibe.
Reptiles > �Ecologie > R�egion cara�ibe.
Amphibiens > �Evolution > R�egion cara�ibe.
Reptiles > �Evolution > R�egion cara�ibe.
Caribbean Area.
amphibia
reptielen
reptiles
natuurlijke historie
natural history
dierecologie
animal ecology
fylogenie
phylogeny
zoogeography
zoology
caribisch gebied
caribbean
Amphibia, Reptilia
Zoology (General)
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Descripción
Sumario:Amphibians and reptiles are the most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on the Caribbean islands. This book provides a variety of perspectives on this amazing group of organisms. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles, compiled by an international team of zoologists, takes a fresh and detailed look at the complex biological puzzle of the Caribbean. The first true overview of the islands, it includes a historical examination of the people who have studied the Caribbean amphibians and reptiles. The book reviews the ecology, evolutionary history, and biogeographic explanations for the origins and diversity of the region's fauna with island-by-island coverage. It puts the Caribbean in perspective by comparing the islands to Central America and its amphibian reptile diversity. Additionally, the book includes figures, tables, and color plates which bring to life some of the region's most spectacular creatures. Key Features * Presents the first complete review of amphibians and reptiles in the Caribbean * Includes color plates and island maps * Contributors are recognized authorities in the field.
Notas:Essays in honor of Albert Schwartz.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (xxx, 495 pages, 8 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-474) and index.
ISBN:9780121979553
0121979555
9780080528588
0080528589
128104637X
9781281046376

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