Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and ReptilesElsevier, 21 jul 2001 - 630 páginas Herpetology, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised. The text has been reorganized, new chapters have been added, new text references have been inserted. All this plus new color systematics sections will maintain this book as THE leading textbook on the biology of amphibians and reptiles. The book will also showcase reptiles and amphibians as model systems in conceptual areas of biology. Such a text will help integrate herpetology as a discipline into conceptually oriented undergraduate programs. The book should also appeal to a large audience of sophisticated lay people interested in reptiles and amphibians.
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Índice
Reproduction and Life Histories | 105 |
Physiological Ecology | 155 |
Behavioral Ecology | 197 |
Population and Community Ecology | 299 |
Classification and Diversity | 365 |
Glossary | 533 |
Bibliography | 539 |
Taxonomic Index | 597 |
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Otras ediciones - Ver todo
Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles Laurie J. Vitt,George R. Zug Vista previa restringida - 2012 |
Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles George R. Zug,Laurie Vitt (J.),Janalee P. Caldwell Vista previa restringida - 2001 |
Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles George R. Zug Vista de fragmentos - 1993 |
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