Herpetology: An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Copyright Pageiv
- Contentsvii
- Prefacexi
- Acknowedgmentsxiii
- Part I: Evolutionary History1
- Chapter 1. Tetrapod Relationships and Evolutionary Systematics3
- Amphibians and Reptiles„Evolutionary History4
- Systematics„Theory and Practice21
- Additional Reading32
- References32
- Chapter 2. Anatomy of Amphibians and Reptiles33
- Development and Growth33
- Integument„The Extemal Envelope45
- Skeleton and Musckes„Support, Movement, and Fofm49
- Nerves and Sense Organs„Coordination and Perception60
- Heart and Vascular Network„Intrnal Transport66
- Digestive and Respiratory Orgnas- Waste Removal and Propagation68
- Urinary and Reproductive Organs„Waste Removal and Propagation72
- Endocrine Glands„Chemical Regulators and Initiators74
- Additional Reading76
- References76
- Chapter 3. Evolution of Ancient and Modern Amphibians and Reptiles77
- History of Amphibians77
- History of Reptiles87
- Additional Reading103
- References104
- Part II: Reproduction and Life Histories105
- Chapter 4. Modes of Reproduction and Parental Care107
- Gametogenesis and Fertilization107
- Reproductive Modes113
- Sexual versus Asexual Reproduction124
- Parental Care128
- Evolution of Parental Care133
- Additional Reading133
- References134
- Chapter 5. Reproductive Ecology and Life Histories135
- Reproductive Ecology135
- Life Histories144
- Additional Reading152
- References153
- Part III: Physiological Ecology155
- Chapter 6. Water Balance and Gas Exchange157
- Water and Salt Balance157
- Respiratory Gas Exchange168
- Respiration and Metabolism174
- Additional Reading175
- References175
- Chapter 7. Thermoregulation, Performance, and Energetics177
- Thermoregulation179
- Dormancy188
- Energetics191
- Additional Reading196
- References196
- Part IV: Behavioral Ecology197
- Chapter 8. Spacing, Movements, and Orientation199
- Local Distribution of Individuals200
- Movements, Homing, and Migrations208
- Additional Reading219
- References220
- Chapter 9. Communication and Social Behavior221
- Communication222
- Reproductive Behavior236
- Additional Reading247
- References247
- Chapter 10. Foraging Ecology and Diets249
- Foraging Modes249
- Detecting, Capturing, and Eating Prey252
- Additional Reading272
- References273
- Chapter 11. Defense and Escape275
- Predator Avoidance276
- Offsetting the Effects of Parasitism295
- Additional Reading297
- References298
- Part V: Population and Community Ecology299
- Chapter 12. Population Structure and Dynamics301
- Characteristics of Populations301
- Population Structure and Growth305
- Additional Reading313
- References313
- Chapter 13. Community and Geographical Ecology315
- Communities315
- Geography of Populations331
- Additional Reading338
- References338
- Chapter 14. Conservation Biology339
- General Principles340
- Human Impact on Amphibian and Reptile342
- Preservation and Management„Ideals and Problems357
- Additional Reading364
- References364
- Part VI: Classification and Diversity365
- Chapter 15. Caecilians367
- Overview367
- Taxonomic Accounts370
- Chapter 16. Salamanders375
- Overview375
- Taxonomic Accounts376
- Chapter 17. Frogs389
- Overview389
- Taxonomic Accounts392
- Chapter 18. Turtles435
- Overivew435
- Taxonomic Accounts438
- Chapter 19. Crocodylians457
- Overview457
- Taxonomic Accounts458
- Chapter 20. Tuataras and Lizards465
- Overview„Sphenodontida503
- Taxonomic Account466
- Overview„Squamata467
- Taxonomic Accounts469
- Chapter 21. Snakes503
- Overview503
- Taxonomic Accounts506
- Glossary533
- Bibliography539
- Taxonomic Index597
- Author Index615
- Subject Index627
Herpetology, Second Edition has been thoroughly revised. The text has been reorganized, new chapters have been added, new text references have been inserted. All this plus new color systematics sections will maintain this book as THE leading textbook on the biology of amphibians and reptiles. The book will also showcase reptiles and amphibians as model systems in conceptual areas of biology. Such a text will help integrate herpetology as a discipline into conceptually oriented undergraduate programs. The book should also appeal to a large audience of sophisticated lay people interested in reptiles and amphibians.
Key Features
* Written by internationally recognized experts on the biology of amphibians and reptiles
* Provides a general background on the evolution and morphology of amphibians and reptiles
* Details what is known about reproduction and life histories
* Examines physiological ecology, emphasizing water balance, temperature, and energy
* Integrates population and community ecology with conservation biology
* Provides detailed taxonomic accounts of all higher taxa, including high quality distribution maps and color photographs
Key Features
* Written by internationally recognized experts on the biology of amphibians and reptiles
* Provides a general background on the evolution and morphology of amphibians and reptiles
* Details what is known about reproduction and life histories
* Examines physiological ecology, emphasizing water balance, temperature, and energy
* Integrates population and community ecology with conservation biology
* Provides detailed taxonomic accounts of all higher taxa, including high quality distribution maps and color photographs