Supplement to West Indian Amphibians and Reptiles
Author : S. Blair Hedges
Publisher :
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 31,30 MB
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9780893261610
Author : S. Blair Hedges
Publisher :
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 31,30 MB
Release : 1989-01-01
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9780893261610
Author : Albert Schwartz
Publisher :
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 43,94 MB
Release : 1975
Category : Amphibians
ISBN :
Author : S. Blair Hedges
Publisher :
Page : 11 pages
File Size : 17,46 MB
Release : 1974
Category : Amphibians
ISBN : 9780893261610
Author : Albert Schwartz
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 28,50 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Amphibians
ISBN :
Author : Albert Schwartz
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 35,83 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Amphibians
ISBN :
Author : Albert Schwartz
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 30,63 MB
Release : 1975
Category :
ISBN :
Author : S. Blair Hedges
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 47,82 MB
Release : 1989
Category :
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Author : Albert Schwartz
Publisher :
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 37,31 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Amphibians
ISBN :
Author : Brian I. Crother
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 536 pages
File Size : 15,26 MB
Release : 1999-06-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080528589
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 : Robert W. Henderson
Publisher :
Page : 530 pages
File Size : 14,80 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Nature
ISBN :
The reference source that biologists interested in West Indian herpetofauna have been waiting for.--Steven Reichling, curator, Memphis Zoo A state-of-the-art compendium. The West Indies is one of the hottest of the world's biodiversity hot spots and will continue to be a focus of ecological research, now invigorated by this definitive synthesis.--S. Blair Hedges, Pennsylvania State University The West Indies have become a major focus for biologists and conservationists. Its herpetofauna is considered one of the richest and most vulnerable in the world. These fragile natural environments are home to many unique animals that occur only on these islands. Loss of habitat, development of scenic areas for a burgeoning tourist industry, and the introduction of invasive species have contributed to an already tenuous situation for many of the region's native species. This volume summarizes the natural history of each of the more than seven hundred species of frogs and reptiles that live in the West Indies. Sure to be the starting point for all future research on West Indian amphibians and reptiles, it will be an essential companion to the biologist contemplating or conducting research in the area.