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Herpetology: an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles / Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell

Por: Vitt, Laurie J [autor/a].
Caldwell, Janalee P [autor/a].
Tipo de material: Libro impreso(a) Libro impreso(a) Editor: Amsterdam: Academic Press, 2014Edición: Fourth edition.Descripción: xiv, 757 páginas : ilustraciones, mapas, fotografías ; 28 centímetros.ISBN: 0123869196; 9780123869197.Tema(s): Herpetología | Biología animal | ZoogeografíaClasificación: 597.9 / V5 Nota de bibliografía: Bibliografía: páginas 629-725 Número de sistema: 53368Contenidos:Mostrar
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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, systematics, and morphology. Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book a useful herpetology textbook in several countries. Naturalists, amateur herpetologists, herpetoculturists, zoo professionals, and many others will find this book readable and full of relevant natural history and distributional information. Amphibians and reptiles have assumed a central role in research because of the diversity of ecological, physiological, morphological, behavioral, and evolutionary patterns they exhibit. This fully revised edition brings the latest research to the reader, ranging over topics in evolution, reproduction, behavior and more, allowing students and professionals to keep current with a quickly moving field.
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Foreword.. Acknowledgments.. Introduction.. Part I.. Evolutionary History.. 1. Tetrapod Relationships and Evolutionary Systematics.. 2. Anatomy of Amphibians and Reptiles.. 3. Evolution of Ancient and Modern Amphibians and Reptiles.. Part II.. Reproduction and Reproductive Modes.. 4. Reproduction and Life Histories.. 5. Reproductive Modes.. Part III.. Physiological Ecology.. 6. Water Balance and Gas Exchange.. 7. Thermoregulation, Performance, and Energetics.. Part IV.. Behavioral Ecology.. 8. Spacing, Movements, and Orientation.. 9. Communication and Social Behavior.. 10. Foraging Ecology and Diets.. 11. Defense and Escape.. Part V.. Ecology, Biogeography, and Conservation Biology.. 12. Ecology.. 13. Biogeography and Phylogeography.. 14. Conservation Biology.. Part VI.. Classification and Diversity of Amphibians.. 15. Caecilians.. 16. Salamanders.. 17. Frogs.. 18. Turtles.. 19. Crocodylians.. 20. Rhynchocephalians (Sphenodontids.. 21. Squamates-Part I. Lizards..22. Squamates-Part II. Snakes.. Bibliography.. Glossary.. Taxonomic Index.. Subject Index

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, systematics, and morphology. Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book a useful herpetology textbook in several countries. Naturalists, amateur herpetologists, herpetoculturists, zoo professionals, and many others will find this book readable and full of relevant natural history and distributional information. Amphibians and reptiles have assumed a central role in research because of the diversity of ecological, physiological, morphological, behavioral, and evolutionary patterns they exhibit. This fully revised edition brings the latest research to the reader, ranging over topics in evolution, reproduction, behavior and more, allowing students and professionals to keep current with a quickly moving field. eng

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