
Herpetology
An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
Description
Key Features
- Heavily revised and updated with discussion of squamate (lizard and snake) taxonomy and new content reflected in current literature
- Includes increased focus on conservation biology in herpetology while retaining solid content on organismal biology of reptiles and amphibians
- Presents new photos included from authors' extensive library
Readership
Advanced undergraduate/graduate students studying biology, wildlife and organismal biology and taking courses in herpetology; amphibian and reptile biologists, ecologists and conservation and evolutionary biologists, paleontologists
Table of Contents
Herpetology, 4e
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
Introduction
15. Caecilians
16. Salamanders
17. Frogs
Part VII
Classification and Diversity of Reptiles
Introduction
18. Turtles
19. Crocodylians
20. Sphenodontidans
21. Squamates (Snakes and Lizards)
Part VIII
Data Sources
Bibliography
Glossary
Taxonomic Index
Subject Index
Product details
- No. of pages: 776
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 2013
- Published: March 25, 2013
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Hardcover ISBN: 9780123869197
- eBook ISBN: 9780123869203
About the Authors
Laurie Vitt
Affiliations and Expertise
Janalee Caldwell
Affiliations and Expertise
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KatharinaGeiss Mon Jan 28 2019
Very well writen. Very useful
Very well writen. Very useful during studdying. Great book!