The Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians
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| Rating | : | 4.47 (919 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0816013594 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 160 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
This reference guide describes the evolution, life cycles, distribution, habitat, diet, appearance, and behaviour of a number of reptiles and amphibians. Species examined include: snakes, salamanders, newts, frogs, toads, turtles, tortoises, lizards, crocodiles, and alligators.
Great Book Alexander R. Hill I read a very positive write up of this book in Herpetological Review when I was in college and so bought the book and absolutely love it! The taxonomy is clear and concise, the pictures superb and all the information is first rate. Ideal for the up and coming herpetologist or anyone interested in a general overview of herps.
Eighteen contributors and excellent editing have produced an authoritative text thatwith technical terminology kept to a minimumwill be useful to a wide range of readers from YA through college. Highly recommended. Evolutionary theory is nicely interwoven throughout the work, along with significant anatomical, physiological, behavioral, and reproductive details. Frank Reiser, Biology Dept., Nassau Community Coll., Garden City, N.Y.Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. . Major reptilian and amphibian groups are described in taxonomic order with accompanying world geographical distribution maps and excellent color photographs. From Library Journal This attractive introduction to herpetology is the fourth volume in Facts on File's Animal Series. This sets the book apart from others of similar title that mainly catalogue the variety of reptile and amphibian species