Vitt, Laurie J.
Herpetology : an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles [electronic resource] / Laurie J. Vitt. - Third edition. - 2009. - 1 online resource (xiv, 697 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) ;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Evolutionary History. Tetrapod relationships and evolutionary systematics ; Anatomy of amphibians and reptiles ; Evolution of ancient and modern amphibians and reptiles. -- Reproduction and Reproductive Modes. Reproduction and life histories ; Reproductive modes ; Physiological Ecology. Water balance and gas exchange ; Thermoregulation, performance, and energetics. -- Behavioral Ecology. Spacing, movements, and orientation ; Communication and social behavior ; Foraging ecology and diets ; Defense and escape. -- Ecology, Biogeography, and Conservation Biology. Ecology ; Biogeography and phylogeography ; Conservation biology. Classification and Diversity. Caecilians ; Salamanders ; Frogs ; Turtles ; Crocodylians ; Tuataras and lizards ; Snakes. -- Data sources.
9780123743466
Herpetology.
597.9
Herpetology : an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles [electronic resource] / Laurie J. Vitt. - Third edition. - 2009. - 1 online resource (xiv, 697 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color) ;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Evolutionary History. Tetrapod relationships and evolutionary systematics ; Anatomy of amphibians and reptiles ; Evolution of ancient and modern amphibians and reptiles. -- Reproduction and Reproductive Modes. Reproduction and life histories ; Reproductive modes ; Physiological Ecology. Water balance and gas exchange ; Thermoregulation, performance, and energetics. -- Behavioral Ecology. Spacing, movements, and orientation ; Communication and social behavior ; Foraging ecology and diets ; Defense and escape. -- Ecology, Biogeography, and Conservation Biology. Ecology ; Biogeography and phylogeography ; Conservation biology. Classification and Diversity. Caecilians ; Salamanders ; Frogs ; Turtles ; Crocodylians ; Tuataras and lizards ; Snakes. -- Data sources.
9780123743466
Herpetology.
597.9