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

By:

Vitt, Laurie J [Author.]

Contributor(s):

Caldwell, Janalee P [Joint Author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Amsterdam : Elsevier/AP, Academic Press is an imprint of Elsevier, [2009]Edition: 3rd Edition, completely revised and expandedDescription: xiv, 697 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cmISBN:

9780123743466 (ak. paper)
012374346X (ak. paper)

Other title:

Subtitle on cover: Introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles

Subject(s):

Herpetology

DDC classification:

597.9 23 VIT

Contents:

Evolutionary History. Tetrapod relationships and evolutionary systematics ; Anatomy of amphibians and reptiles ; Evolution of ancient and modern amphibians and reptiles. -- Reproduction and Reproductive Modes. Reproduction and life histories ; Reproductive modes ; Physiological Ecology. Water balance and gas exchange ; Thermoregulation, performance, and energetics. -- Behavioral Ecology. Spacing, movements, and orientation ; Communication and social behavior ; Foraging ecology and diets ; Defense and escape. -- Ecology, Biogeography, and Conservation Biology. Ecology ; Biogeography and phylogeography ; Conservation biology. Classification and Diversity. Caecilians ; Salamanders ; Frogs ; Turtles ; Crocodylians ; Tuataras and lizards ; Snakes. -- Data sources.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Education Library Reserve Section	597.9 VIT (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		1729

Includes index..

Includes bibliographical references (pages 581-663).

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