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Herpetology: an Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles, 4e
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- 9780123869197
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- 9780123869197
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- Item Height
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About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology
ISBN-10
0123869196
ISBN-13
9780123869197
eBay Product ID (ePID)
160122994
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
776 Pages
Publication Name
Herpetology : an Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
Language
English
Publication Year
2013
Subject
Life Sciences / Ecology, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ichthyology & Herpetology, Life Sciences / Zoology / General
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Science
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number
4
Intended Audience
College Audience
Reviews
"In this fourth edition of their herpetology textbook, Vitt and Caldwell have broken the subject down into six main parts comprised of 22 chapters. The first three parts cover evolutionary history, reproductive schemes, and physiology... Part four covers behavioral topics such as foraging, defense strategies, and communication, while part five is devoted to ecology, conservation and geographical distribution of species. Part six breaks down the classification system used for amphibians and reptiles covering all major subgroups such as frogs, salamanders, snakes, etc..."-- Reference & Research Book News, December 2013 "Many of the new insights into the understanding of reptile and amphibian biology have been updated in this edition resulting in its increased size and making it a great value... This book will be an excellent addition to the library of anyone interested in herpetology."-- Journal of American Veterinary Medicine Association, December 15, 2013 "Is this the best herpetology textbook available? Yes. Will I use it in my one semester course for upper-level undergraduates? Yes, this book will challenge them and would certainly also be suitable for a graduate course. Is it worth having students buy the new (4th) edition over the 3rd? Yes, updates to the content and to the references cited and enhancement of illustrations are worth it."-- Phyllomedusa, December 2013, "In this fourth edition of their herpetology textbook, Vitt and Caldwell have broken the subject down into six main parts comprised of 22 chapters. The first three parts cover evolutionary history, reproductive schemes, and physiology. Part four covers behavioral topics such as foraging, defense strategies, and communication, while part five is devoted to ecology, conservation and geographical distribution of species. Part six breaks down the classification system used for amphibians and reptiles covering all major subgroups such as frogs, salamanders, snakes, etc."-- Reference & Research Book News, December 2013 "Many of the new insights into the understanding of reptile and amphibian biology have been updated in this edition resulting in its increased size and making it a great value. This book will be an excellent addition to the library of anyone interested in herpetology."-- Journal of American Veterinary Medicine Association, December 15, 2013 "Is this the best herpetology textbook available? Yes. Will I use it in my one semester course for upper-level undergraduates? Yes, this book will challenge them and would certainly also be suitable for a graduate course. Is it worth having students buy the new (4th) edition over the 3rd? Yes, updates to the content and to the references cited and enhancement of illustrations are worth it."-- Phyllomedusa, December 2013, "Many of the new insights into the understanding of reptile and amphibian biology have been updated in this edition resulting in its increased size and making it a great value. This book will be an excellent addition to the library of anyone interested in herpetology."-- Journal of American Veterinary Medicine Association, December 15, 2013 "Is this the best herpetology textbook available? Yes. Will I use it in my one semester course for upper-level undergraduates? Yes, this book will challenge them and would certainly also be suitable for a graduate course. Is it worth having students buy the new (4th) edition over the 3rd? Yes, updates to the content and to the references cited and enhancement of illustrations are worth it."-- Phyllomedusa, December 2013
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
597.9
Table Of Content
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 15. Caecilians 16. Salamanders 17. Frogs Part VII Classification and Diversity of Reptiles 18. Turtles 19. Crocodylians 20. Sphenodontidans 21. Squamates (Snakes and Lizards) Part VIII Data Sources Bibliography Glossary Taxonomic Index Subject Index
Synopsis
The fourth edition of the textbook Herpetology covers the basic biology of amphibians and reptiles, with updates in nearly every conceptual area. Not only does it serve as a solid foundation for modern herpetology courses, but it is also relevant to courses in ecology, behavior, evolution, systematics, and morphology. Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book a useful herpetology textbook in several countries. Naturalists, amateur herpetologists, herpetoculturists, zoo professionals, and many others will find this book readable and full of relevant natural history and distributional information. Amphibians and reptiles have assumed a central role in research because of the diversity of ecological, physiological, morphological, behavioral, and evolutionary patterns they exhibit. This fully revised edition brings the latest research to the reader, ranging over topics in evolution, reproduction, behavior and more, allowing students and professionals to keep current with a quickly moving field., The fourth edition of the textbook Herpetology covers the basic biology of amphibians and reptiles, with updates in nearly every conceptual area. Not only does it serve as a solid foundation for modern herpetology courses, but it is also relevant to courses in ecology, behavior, evolution, systematics, and morphology. Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book a useful herpetology textbook in several countries. Naturalists, amateur herpetologists, herpetoculturists, zoo professionals, and many others will find this book readable and full of relevant natural history and distributional information. Amphibians and reptiles have assumed a central role in research because of the diversity of ecological, physiological, morphological, behavioral, and evolutionary patterns they exhibit. This fully revised edition brings the latest research to the reader, ranging over topics in evolution, reproduction, behavior and more, allowing students and professionals to keep current with a quickly moving field. 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
LC Classification Number
QL644
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- p***s (2458)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseGreat item at a great price: Seller prepped, packed and shipped expertly and with lightning speed! Item arrived exactly as described; AN OVERALL EXCELLENT TRANSACTION! Thanks Seller!!!!BERLIN TP BOOK 03 CITY OF LIGHT (MR) by Lutes, Jason (#156333981582)