Life History And Ecology Of The Five Lined Skink Eumeces Fasciatus

Author : Henry S. Fitch
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 135 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2022-09-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547306085

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Life History and Ecology of the Five-Lined Skink, Eumeces fasciatus by Henry S. Fitch Pdf

Life History and Ecology of the Five-Lined Skink by Henry S. Fitch is a textbook about a species of lizard in the family Scincidae. The species is endemic to North America. It is one of the most common lizards in the eastern U.S. and one of the seven native species of lizards in Canada. Excerpt: "Skinks were obtained by active search; rocks and boulders were lifted and the skinks thus exposed were seized by hand before they had time to escape."

Author : Henry S. Fitch
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:914182794

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Life History and Ecology of the Five-lined Skink, Eumeces Fasciatus by Henry S. Fitch Pdf

Author : John B. Jensen
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0820331112

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Amphibians and Reptiles of Georgia by John B. Jensen Pdf

Featuring more than 475 full-color photographs and 182 maps, this comprehensive guide to the state's diverse herpetofauna makes accessible a wealth of information about 170 species of frogs, salamanders, crocodilians, lizards, snakes, and turtles, including species attributes, behavior, life cycles, habitat, and more.

Author : David Duvall,Dietland Müller-Schwarze,Robert M. Silverstein
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 728 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461322351

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Chemical Signals in Vertebrates 4 by David Duvall,Dietland Müller-Schwarze,Robert M. Silverstein Pdf

This volume reviews recent developments in our understanding of che~ ical signaling in vertebrates. After sections dealing with general princi ples and chemical aspects of vertebrate pheromones, it follows a taxonomic approach, progressing from fish to. mammals. The editors asked a diverse, international group of leading investigators, working on a wide array of vertebrate taxa and specific issues, to consider their efforts from compar ative, evolutionary, and ecological viewpoints. The relative number of manuscripts in each part does not necessarily reflect current intensity of research, since the editors invited speakers who together would provide a balanced and comprehensive overview, while avoiding duplication. Still, the part on mammals is the longest. Fourth in a series dating from 1977, this volume illuminates current trends and likely future developments in the field of chemical signaling in vertebrates. Going back even farther, the first chapter, a personal account of the past quarter century by Dr. Mykytowycz recalls the most important milestones, such as symposia, or the founding of societies and journals. He also credits those investigators who stand out by their seminal studies.

Author : Justin L. Rheubert,Dustin S. Siegel,Stanley E. Trauth
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2014-12-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781466579873

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Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Lizards and Tuatara by Justin L. Rheubert,Dustin S. Siegel,Stanley E. Trauth Pdf

Reproductive Biology and Phylogeny of Lizards and Tuatara is a remarkable compendium of chapters written by the world's leading experts from over four continents. The book begins with a chapter recounting historical discoveries in reproductive biology and a review of phylogenetics and up-to-date hypotheses concerning evolutionary relationships amon

Author : Michael N. Bruton
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400926059

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Alternative Life-History Styles of Animals by Michael N. Bruton Pdf

Author : Paul Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781609621315

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The Ecology of a Tallgrass Treasure: Audubon's Spring Creek Prairie by Paul Johnsgard Pdf

This book describes the major plant and animal components of Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center, an 850-acre National Audubon Society tallgrass prairie in Lancaster County, southeastern Nebraska. In addition to providing a species list of the area's plants (368 species), there are comprehensive annotated lists of its birds (240), mammals (43), reptiles (23), and amphibians (10). There are also variably complete annotated lists of the area's butterflies (76), sphinx moths (30), silk moths (7), dragonflies (24), damselflies (11), grasshoppers (9), katydids (11), mantids (2), and walkingsticks (2). Brief profiles of life histories and ecologies of 55 animal and 7 plant species are included, as well as information on nearly 100 public-access native grasslands in eastern Nebraska. The text comprises more than 68,000 words, 400 references, and a glossary of 125 biological/scientific terms as well as more than 40 line drawings by the author.

Author : Terry VanDeWalle
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2022-08-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781609388386

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The Natural History of the Snakes and Lizards of Iowa by Terry VanDeWalle Pdf

This book is an in-depth look at the natural history of each snake and lizard species/subspecies found in Iowa. Each of the thirty-three species accounts includes a sampling of the common names the species has been known by in the past, the first specimens collected in the state, and a brief history of the early Iowa literature related to the species, along with a complete description and a discussion of similar species, distribution in the state, habitat, behavior, threats, foods and feeding, and reproduction. While readers will be able to identify Iowa’s snakes and lizards through its species accounts, identification keys, and beautiful photographs and illustrations, this book is intended to be more than a field guide. What makes it truly unique is the comparison of historic data collected by Iowa herpetologists in the 1930s and 1940s with data collected by the author, along with James L. Christiansen and others, since 1960. Custom maps show the reader how species’ distributions have changed over time.

Author : R. A. Perry,D. W. Goodall
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1979-03-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 052121842X

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Arid Land Ecosystems: Volume 1 by R. A. Perry,D. W. Goodall Pdf

This comprehensive account of arid-land ecosystems will be of importance to university teachers and professional ecologists throughout the world.

Author : Paul A. Johnsgard
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781496222961

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Wildlife of Nebraska by Paul A. Johnsgard Pdf

In Wildlife of Nebraska: A Natural History, Paul A. Johnsgard surveys the variety and biology of more than six hundred Nebraska species. Narrative accounts describe the ecology and biology of the state's birds, its mammals, and its reptiles and amphibians, summarizing the abundance, distributions, and habitats of this wildlife. To provide an introduction to the state's major ecosystems, climate, and topography, Johnsgard examines major public-access natural areas, including national monuments, wildlife refuges and grasslands, state parks and wildlife management areas, and nature preserves. Including more than thirty-five line drawings by the author along with physiographic, ecological, and historical maps, Wildlife of Nebraska is an essential guide to the wildlife of the Cornhusker State.

Author : Laurie J. Vitt,Janalee P. Caldwell
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 720 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2008-12-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080921892

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Herpetology by Laurie J. Vitt,Janalee P. Caldwell Pdf

This third edition, now fully revised and updated by two of Dr. Zug's colleagues, provides herpetology students and amateur reptile and amphibian keepers with the latest taxonomy and species developments from around the world. Herpetology is a rapidly evolving field, which has contributed to new discoveries in many conceptual areas of biology. The authors build on this progress by updating all chapters with new literature, graphics, and discussions—many of which have changed our thinking. With a new emphasis placed on conservation issues, Herpetology continues to broaden the global coverage from earlier editions, recognizing the burgeoning reptile and amphibian research programs and the plight of many species in all countries and all biomes. New information on the remarkable advances in behavioral, physiological, and phylo-geographical data provide students with the current research they need to advance their education and better prepare their future in herpetology. * The latest taxonomy data * End-of-chapter discussions for classroom use * 90% new photographs, now all in full color for an enhanced visual representation * Most recent information on the exciting and developing herpetological communities in Australia, Europe, Asia, South and North Americas * New emphasis on conservation issues surrounding herpetology

Author : J. Sean Doody,Vladimir Dinets,Gordon M. Burghardt
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-06
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781421440675

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The Secret Social Lives of Reptiles by J. Sean Doody,Vladimir Dinets,Gordon M. Burghardt Pdf

Revealing the secrets of reptilian social relationships through original quantitative research, field studies, laboratory experiments, and careful analysis of the literature, The Secret Social Lives of Reptiles elevates these fascinating animals to key players in the science of behavioral ecology.

Author : William M. Palmer,Alvin L. Braswell
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780807866535

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Reptiles of North Carolina by William M. Palmer,Alvin L. Braswell Pdf

Based on more than twenty years of research in the field and in museum collections, Reptiles of North Carolina is the definitive work on the 71 reptile species found in the state. It is an indispensable resource for herpetologists, zoologists, ecologists, and wildlife managers, and it will be enjoyed by amateur naturalists as well. For each species the authors offer a description that includes characteristics useful in distinguishing the species from similar ones and information on the variation, distribution, and natural history of the species in the state. Each account is accompanied by a range map and at least one detailed drawing that shows characteristics important for identification. A section of color photographs aids in identification of reptiles.

Author : Stanley F. Fox,J. Kelly McCoy,Troy A. Baird
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003-02-25
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0801868939

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Lizard Social Behavior by Stanley F. Fox,J. Kelly McCoy,Troy A. Baird Pdf

Introduction: The evolutionary study of social behavior and the role of lizards as model organisms / Stanley F. Fox, J. Kelly McCoy and Troy A. Baird -- Variation among individuals. Introduction / Peter Marler. Intra- and intersexual variation in social behavior : effects of ontogeny, phenotype, resources, and season / Troy A. Baird, Dusti K. Timanus and Chris L. Sloan. Evolution and maintenance of social status-signaling badges : experimental manipulations in lizards / Martin J. Whiting, Kenneth A. Nagy and Philip W. Bateman. Ecological and social contexts for the evolution of alternative mating strategies / Kelly R. Zamudio and Barry Sinervo. Social behavior and antipredatory defense in lizards / William E. Cooper, Jr. -- Variation among populations. Introduction / Gordon H. Orians.

Author : Henry S. Fitch
Publisher : DigiCat
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547101215

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Natural History of the Racer Coluber constrictor by Henry S. Fitch Pdf

Natural History of the Racer Coluber constrictor is a naturalist book by Henry S. Fitch. It describes the eastern racer (Coluber constrictor), a species of nonvenomous snake found in North and Central America.