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OverviewHerpetology, 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. It is written by internationally recognized experts on the biology of amphibians and reptiles. It provides a general background on the evolution and morphology of amphibians and reptiles. It details what is known about reproduction and life histories. It examines physiological ecology, emphasizing water balance, temperature, and energy. It integrates population and community ecology with conservation biology. It provides detailed taxonomic accounts of all higher taxa, including high quality distribution maps and color photographs. Full Product DetailsAuthor: George R Zug , Laurie J Vitt , Janalee Caldwell , Laurie J VittPublisher: Elsevier Science & Technology Imprint: Elsevier Science & Technology ISBN: 9786611028930ISBN 10: 6611028935 Pages: 630 Publication Date: 30 May 2001 Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock ![]() The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |