Herpetology: an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles
Vitt, Laurie J.
Caldwell, Janalee P.
INDICE: Part I. Evolutionary History; Tetrapod Relationships and Evolutionary Systematics; Development and Anatomy of Amphibiansand Reptiles; Evolution of Ancient and Modern Amphibians and Reptiles. Part II. Reproduction and Life Histories; Modes of Reproduction andParental 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; ForagingEcology and Diets; Defense and Escape. Part V. Population and Community Ecology; Structure and Dynamics; Community and GeographicalEcology; Conservation Biology. Part VI. Classification and Diversity; Caecilians; Salamanders; Frogs; Turtles; Crocodylians; Tuataras, Lizards,and Snakes; Glossary; Bibliography; Indexes.
- ISBN: 978-0-12-374346-6
- Editorial: Academic Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 720
- Fecha Publicación: 01/01/2009
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés