The Diversity Of Amphibians And Reptiles

Author : John L. Cloudsley-Thompson
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642600050

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The Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles by John L. Cloudsley-Thompson Pdf

An introduction to the evolution and adaptation of amphibians and reptiles, bridging the gulf between the plethora of 'popular' books and the more advanced texts directed towards the needs of specialist research workers, thus making it accessible to advanced students worldwide. It explains basic principles in non-technical terms, and covers the adaptive responses to natural selection which have engendered the diversity of forms that exist in the fossil record and are found in the world today. The book also includes the extinct forms such as dinosaurs, ichthyosaurs and plesiosaurs, and concludes with a dsicussion of relationships with mankind and the preservation of diversity. XXXXXXX Neuer Text This title is an introduction to the evolution and adaptation of amphibians and reptiles, which is accessible to a wide range of readers. Basic principles are explained in non-technical terms, and the adaptive responses to natural selection which have engendered the diversity of forms that exist in the fossil record and that are found in the world today are covered. In the concluding chapter, the relationship between mankind and the preservation of diversity is discussed.

Author : Alessandro Catenazzi,Rudolf von May
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783036506340

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Systematics and Conservation of Neotropical Amphibians and Reptiles by Alessandro Catenazzi,Rudolf von May Pdf

This book includes all 14 articles contributed to the Special Issue "Systematics and Conservation of Neotropical Amphibians and Reptiles” in the journal Diversity, originally published in 2019 and 2020.

Author : JING CHE.
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 703063960X

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AMPHIBIANS AND REPTILES IN TIBET by JING CHE. Pdf

Author : Manoranjan Prasad Sinha
Publisher : Delve Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 1774072432

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The Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles by Manoranjan Prasad Sinha Pdf

The Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles discusses about amphibians and ecological importance of amphibians, reptiles and relationship between amphibians and reptiles, the differences between reptiles and amphibians. It also discusses the evolution of amphibians and reptiles and the related aspects like evolution of amphibians, important characteristics of amphibians. This book also throws light on ecosystem, diversity and geographic distribution of amphibians and reptiles and it includes the related aspects like natural habitat of amphibians and reptiles, habitat loss. This book also discusses about migration of amphibians and reptiles. Also discussed in the book is diversity and distribution of amphibians, distribution of amphibians, distribution of threatened species etc. The locomotion in amphibians and reptiles and its related aspects like principles of locomotion and locomotory patterns in toads, have also been discussed.

Author : Brian I. Crother
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080528589

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Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles by Brian I. Crother Pdf

Amphibians and reptiles are the most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on the Caribbean islands. This book provides a variety of perspectives on this amazing group of organisms. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles, compiled by an international team of zoologists, takes a fresh and detailed look at the complex biological puzzle of the Caribbean. The first true overview of the islands, it includes a historical examination of the people who have studied the Caribbean amphibians and reptiles. The book reviews the ecology, evolutionary history, and biogeographic explanations for the origins and diversity of the region's fauna with island-by-island coverage. It puts the Caribbean in perspective by comparing the islands to Central America and its amphibian reptile diversity. Additionally, the book includes figures, tables, and color plates which bring to life some of the region's most spectacular creatures. Key Features * Presents the first complete review of amphibians and reptiles in the Caribbean * Includes color plates and island maps * Contributors are recognized authorities in the field

Author : Dr. Roy W. McDiarmid,Dr. Mercedes S. Foster,Dr. Craig Guyer,Dr. J. Whitfield Gibbons,Dr. Neil Chernoff
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 425 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780520952072

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Reptile Biodiversity by Dr. Roy W. McDiarmid,Dr. Mercedes S. Foster,Dr. Craig Guyer,Dr. J. Whitfield Gibbons,Dr. Neil Chernoff Pdf

From tiny, burrowing lizards to rainforest canopy-dwellers and giant crocodiles, reptile populations everywhere are changing. Yet government and conservation groups are often forced to make important decisions about reptile conservation and management based on inadequate or incomplete data. With contributions from nearly seventy specialists, this volume offers a comprehensive guide to the best methods for carrying out standardized quantitative and qualitative surveys of reptiles, while maximizing comparability of data between sites, across habitats and taxa, and over time. The contributors discuss each method, provide detailed protocols for its implementation, and suggest ways to analyze the data, making this volume an essential resource for monitoring and inventorying reptile abundance, population status, and biodiversity. Reptile Biodiversity covers topics including: • terrestrial, marine, and aquatic reptiles • equipment recommendations and limitations • ethics of monitoring and inventory activities • statistical procedures • designing sampling programs • using PDAs in the field

Author : David M. Green,Linda A. Weir,Gary S. Casper,Michael J. Lannoo
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2014-02-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520266728

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North American Amphibians by David M. Green,Linda A. Weir,Gary S. Casper,Michael J. Lannoo Pdf

"The frogs, toads, salamanders, and newts that inhabit North America, numbering nearly 300 species, represent immense variation in form, habitat, distribution and ecology. This volume discusses the diversity of these animals in relation to the historical geography of the North American continent and portrays all of the formally recognized amphibian species to be found in the United States and Canada within a geographical context. Each species is presented with a color photograph, an account of its range, habitat and conservation status, and an up-to-date, full color range map that depicts its known occurrences in relation to the topography of the landscape. This volume reflects the enormous growth in interest about amphibians and increased intensity of scientific research into their biology and distribution that has occurred during the past two decades"--

Author : Laurie J. Vitt,George R. Zug
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323139243

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Herpetology by Laurie J. Vitt,George R. Zug Pdf

Herpetology has always been one of the most exciting disciplines of zoology. During the past few years the field has continued to grow, yet it has been plagued by scarcity of comprehensive, up-to-date textbooks containing the most important developments. This timely book fills that void. Through skillful synthesis, the author summarizes the diversity in the biology of living amphibians and reptiles and describes the breadth of current herpetological research. Topics covered include the evolution, classification, development, reproduction, population, and environmental issues surrounding the study of amphibians and reptiles. Designed as an advanced undergraduate textbook, Herpetology is a valuable resource for students, practitioners, and interested amateurs alike. Provides an incisive survey and much needed update of the field Emphasizes the biological diversity among amphibians and reptiles Details the most recent research findings, citing ke

Author : Ronald Heyer,Maureen A. Donnelly,Mercedes Foster,Roy Mcdiarmid
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781588344373

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Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity by Ronald Heyer,Maureen A. Donnelly,Mercedes Foster,Roy Mcdiarmid Pdf

Measuring and Monitoring Biological Diversity is the first book to provide comprehensive coverage of standard methods for biodiversity sampling of amphibians, with information on analyzing and using data that will interest biologists in general. In this manual, nearly fifty herpetologists recommend ten standard sampling procedures for measuring and monitoring amphibian and many other populations. The contributors discuss each procedure, along with the circumstances for its appropriate use. In addition, they provide a detailed protocol for each procedure's implementation, a list of necessary equipment and personnel, and suggestions for analyzing the data. The data obtained using these standard methods are comparable across sites and through time and, as a result, are extremely useful for making decisions about habitat protection, sustained use, and restoration—decisions that are particularly relevant for threatened amphibian populations.

Author : Efstratios D. Valakos
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 463 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-01
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 3899734610

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Greece by Efstratios D. Valakos Pdf

Author : Denis Vieira de Andrade,Catherine R. Bevier,José Eduardo de Carvalho
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2017-12-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781315356198

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Amphibian and Reptile Adaptations to the Environment by Denis Vieira de Andrade,Catherine R. Bevier,José Eduardo de Carvalho Pdf

Despite their diversity, amphibians and reptiles share many physiological traits, such as their dependence on external heat sources for body temperature regulation, that are of pivotal importance to their ability to cope with the environment. Considerable variation in physiological capabilities exists in these groups and often can be related to seasonal and geographic differences in environmental parameters. This book provides a comprehensive and integrative view of the interplay between physiology and behavior in amphibians and reptiles, leading to a better understanding of the subject. The book covers topics that have recently been in the spotlight for scientific research on the physiology, behavior, and conservation of amphibians and reptiles. It brings together recent information from a range of disciplines that address critical topics for understanding their biology. As these studies are scattered across articles in specialized journals, this book provides a single and expanded source summarizing such advancements. Amphibian and Reptile Adaptations to the Environment: Interplay Between Physiology and Behavior maintains a solid scientific basis for the biological topics covered. However, it presents the material in a clear and direct manner so that it is accessible even to non-biologists interested in the basic biology, behavior, and ecology of these animals as well as how these elements are connected to their conservation.

Author : Trevor Beebee
Publisher : Pelagic Publishing Ltd
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781907807480

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Amphibians and reptiles by Trevor Beebee Pdf

A comprehensive guide to the native and non-native species of amphibian and reptile found in the British Isles. It covers the biology, ecology, conservation and identification of the British herpetofauna, and provides keys to adults and young.

Author : Jay M. Savage
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 1076 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0226735370

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The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica by Jay M. Savage Pdf

World renowned for its biological diversity and model conservation system, Costa Rica is home to a wide variety of amphibians and reptiles, from the golden toad to the scorpion lizard and the black-headed bushmaster. Jay M. Savage has studied these fascinating creatures for more than forty years, and in The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica he provides the most comprehensive, up-to-date treatment of their biology and evolution ever produced. Savage begins with detailed discussions of the natural and cultural history of Costa Rica, setting the stage for a detailed treatment of each of the 396 species of amphibians and reptiles that may be found there. Each species account synthesizes and analyzes everything that is known about the animal's anatomy, behavior, geographic distribution, systematics, and evolutionary history and provides keys for identifying amphibians and reptiles in the field. In addition to distribution maps and systematic and morphological illustrations, the book includes color photographs of almost every known species, many taken by the distinguished nature photographers Michael and Patricia Fogden. Because Costa Rica has played, and continues to play, a pivotal role in the study of tropical biology as well as in the development of ecotourism and ecoprospecting, and because more than half of the amphibians and reptiles in Costa Rica are also found elsewhere in Central America, The Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica will be an essential book for a wide audience of nature lovers, naturalists, ecotourists, field biologists, conservationists, and government planners.

Author : C. Kenneth Dodd
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 491 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780198726135

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Reptile Ecology and Conservation by C. Kenneth Dodd Pdf

This practical handbook of reptile field ecology and conservation brings together a distinguished, international group of reptile researchers to provide a state-of-the-art review of the many new and exciting techniques used to study reptiles. The authors describe ecological sampling techniques and how they are implemented to monitor the conservation status and population trends of snakes, lizards, tuatara, turtles, and crocodilians throughout the world. Emphasis is placed on the extent of statistical inference and the biases associated with different techniques and analyses. The chapters focus on the application of field research and data analysis for achieving an understanding of reptile life history, population dynamics, movement patterns, thermal ecology, conservation status, and the relationship between reptiles and their environment. The book emphasises the need for thorough planning, and demonstrates how a multi-dimensional approach incorporates information related to morphology, genetics, molecular biology, epidemiology, statistical modelling, animal welfare, and biosecurity. Although accentuating field sampling, sections on experimental applications in laboratories and zoos, thermal ecology, genetics, landscape ecology, disease and biosecurity, and management options are included. Much of this information is scattered in the scientific literature or not readily available, and the intention is to provide an affordable, comprehensive synthesis for use by graduate students, researchers, and practising conservationists worldwide.

Author : Laurie J. Vitt,Janalee P. Caldwell
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123869203

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

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