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Zug, George R.

Herpetology an introductory biology of amphibians and reptiles George R. Zug. - San Diego Academic Press c1993. - xv, 527 p. ill., maps 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 469-507) and indexes.

Amphibians -- Origin and evolution of amphibians -- Reptiles -- Origin and evolution of reptiles -- Diet and feeding -- Defense and escape -- Modes of reproduction and development -- Dynamics of reproduction -- Spacing, movements, and orientation -- Homeostasis: air, heat, and water -- Population structure and dynamics -- Population and species interactions -- Systematics: theory and practice -- Caecilians and salamanders -- Frogs -- Turtles and crocodilians -- Lizards, amphisbaenians, and tuataras -- Snakes.

ISBN: 0127826203 (acid-free paper)

LCCN: 92030758

Nat. Bib. No.: GB93-57149

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Herpetology.

Subjects--Index Terms: Amphibians Reptiles

LC Class. No.: QL641 / .Z84 1993

Dewey Class. No.: 597.6