Title:
Herpetology : an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles / Laurie J. Vitt and Janalee P. Caldwell.
Author:
Vitt, Laurie J., author.
Caldwell, Janalee P., author.
Publication Information:
Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, c2014.
Call Number:
QL641 .V58 2014
Abstract:
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 -- publishers website.
Edition:
4th edition.
ISBN:
9780123869197
Physical Description:
xiv, 757 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 29 cm
General Note:
Previous edition: London: Elsevier/Academic, 2009.
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Contents:
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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