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Herpetology : an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles

Title: Herpetology : an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles / George R. Zug, Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell.
Author: Zug, George R., 1938-
Publication: San Diego : Academic Press, [2001], ©2001.

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xiv, 630 pages : illustrations (some color), maps; 29 cm

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 539-595) and indexes.

Contents

Pt. I. Evolutionary History. 1. Tetrapod Relationships and Evolutionary Systematics. 2. Anatomy of Amphibians and Reptiles. 3. Evolution of Ancient and Modern Amphibians and Reptiles -- Pt. II. Reproduction and Life Histories. 4. Modes of Reproduction and Parental Care. 5. Reproductive Ecology and Life Histories -- Pt. III. Physiological Ecology. 6. Water Balance and Gas Exchange. 7. Thermoregulation, Performance, and Energetics -- Pt. IV. Behavioral Ecology. 8. Spacing, Movements, and Orientation. 9. Communication and Social Behavior. 10. Foraging Ecology and Diets. 11. Defense and Escape -- Pt. V. Population and Community Ecology. 12. Population Structure and Dynamics. 13. Community and Geographical Ecology. 14. Conservation Biology -- Pt. VI. Classification and Diversity. 15. Caecilians. 16. Salamanders. 17. Frogs. 18. Turtles. 19. Crocodylians. 20. Tuataras and Lizards. 21. Snakes.

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012782622X

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00111103

OCLC

ocm47145828
SCSB-4145475

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Columbia University Libraries