Herpetology : an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles /

The fourth edition of the textbook Herpetology covers the basic biology of amphibians and reptiles, with updates in nearly every conceptual area. Not only does it serve as a solid foundation for modern herpetology courses, but it is also relevant to courses in ecology, behavior, evolution, systemati...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autores principales: Vitt, Laurie J. (Autor), Caldwell, Janalee P. (Autor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam : Academic Press, �2014.
Edición:Fourth edition.
Temas:
Herpetology.
Amphibians.
Reptiles.
Amphibians
Reptiles
Snakes
Herp�etologie.
Amphibiens.
Serpents.
Amphibia (class)
Herpetology
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • pt. I. Evolutionary history
  • Tetrapod relationships and evolutionary systematics
  • Anatomy of amphibians and reptiles
  • Evolution of ancient and modern amphibians and reptiles
  • pt. II. Reproduction and reproductive modes
  • Reproduction and life histories
  • Reproductive modes
  • pt. III. Physiological ecology
  • Water balance and gas exchange
  • Thermoregulation, performance, and energetics
  • pt. IV. Behavioral ecology
  • Spacing, movements, and orientation
  • Communication and social behavior
  • Foraging ecology and diets
  • Defense and escape
  • pt. V. Ecology, biogeography and conservation biology
  • Ecology
  • Biogeography and phylogeography
  • Conservation biology
  • pt. VI. Classification and diversity
  • Caecilians
  • Salamanders
  • Frogs
  • Turtles
  • Crocodylians
  • Rhynochocephalians (Sphenodontids)
  • Squamates : part I. lizards
  • Squamates : part II. snakes.

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