Herpetology / Laurie J. Vitt and Janalee P. Caldwell.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Vitt, Laurie J.

Contributor:

Caldwell, Janalee P.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Herpetology.

Reptiles.

Amphibians.

Medical Subjects:

Reptiles.

Amphibians.

Physical Description:

xiv, 697 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) ; 29 cm

Edition:

Third edition.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press/Elsevier, [2009]

Contents:

PART I: Evolutionary history. Tetrapod relationships and evolutionary systematics

Anatomy of amphibians and reptiles

Evolution of ancient and modern amphibians and reptiles

PART II: Reproduction and reproductive modes. Reproduction and life histories

Reproductive modes

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: Ecology, biogeography, and conservation biology. Ecology

Biogeography and phylogeography

Conservation biology

PART VI: Classification and diversity. Caecilians

Salamanders

Frogs

Turtles

Crocodylians

Tuataras and lizards

Snakes

PART VII: Data sources

Bibliography.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 581-663) and indexes.

ISBN:

9780123743466

012374346X

OCLC:

226304790