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An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
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Third Edition
By
Laurie Vitt, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA
Janalee Caldwell, University of Oklahoma, Norman, USA
Audience
Upper level herpetology courses.
Amphibian and reptile biologists, ecologists & conservation biologists.
Amateur herpetologists, reptile and amphibian keepers and hobbyists
Contents
Part I. Evolutionary History; Tetrapod Relationships and Evolutionary Systematics; Development and Anatomy of Amphibians
and Reptiles;
Evolution of Ancient and Modern Amphibians and Reptiles. Part II. Reproduction and Life Histories; Modes of Reproduction and
Parental
Care; Reproductive Ecology and Life Histories. Part III. Physiological Ecology; Water Balance and Gas Exchange; Thermoregulation,
Performance, and Energetics. Part IV. Behavioral Ecology; Spacing, Movements, and Orientation; Communication and Social Behavior; Foraging
Ecology and Diets; Defense and Escape. Part V. Population and Community Ecology; Structure and Dynamics; Community and Geographical
Ecology; Conservation Biology. Part VI. Classification and Diversity; Caecilians; Salamanders; Frogs; Turtles; Crocodylians; Tuataras,
Lizards,
and Snakes; Glossary; Bibliography; Indexes
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Hardbound, 720 pages, publication date: OCT-2008
ISBN-13: 978-0-12-374346-6
Imprint: ACADEMIC PRESS
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