Amphibians: a very short introduction, Kemp, T. S. (emeritus Fellow, St John`s College, University Of Oxford)
Автор: Speybroeck, Jeroen Beukema, Wouter Bok, Bobby Van Название: Field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of britain and europe ISBN: 147297042X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781472970428 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 40040.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The taxonomy and systematics of European reptiles and amphibians have changed a lot in recent years, yet there is no modern, up-to-date field guide available that comprehensively covers all the species. The last illustrated field guide to European reptiles and amphibians was first published 38 years ago, and remains oudated despite occasional reprints and new editions. This major new field guide addresses this deficiency.
A total of 219 species are covered in detail, with a focus on identification and geographical variation; species texts also cover distribution, habitat and behaviour. Superb colour illustrations by talented artist Ilian Velikov depict every species and all major variations, and colour photographs are also included for most species. This groundbreaking new guide will become the definitive field reference for these two groups of animals.
It includes:- Over 370 colour artworks and 200 colour photographs- 155 accurate and up-to-date distribution maps- Easy-to-use keys and tables to help with swift species identification
Автор: Eric Vanderduys Название: Field Guide to the Frogs of Queensland ISBN: 0643106308 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780643106307 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 36960.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Frogs are remarkably variable creatures. Many species adopt different colours or patterns by day or night. In some cases, males are different from females, and many species can change their appearance remarkably when breeding. Field Guide to the Frogs of Queensland provides a comprehensive photographic guide to the 132 species of frogs in Queensland, Australia`s most species-rich state.
Автор: Brendan Carmel, Robert Johnson Название: A Guide to Health and Disease in Reptiles and Amphibians ISBN: 0987244701 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780987244703 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 48970.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: This 176-page title with 240 colour photographs is the only pet owner/breeder reference on health and diseases in reptiles and amphibians in captivity.
All aspects regarding the captive care of snakes, pythons, lizards, turtles and frogs are presented in a simple-to-follow layout.
The 240 colour images show examples of typical health problems to assist the herpetologist in recognising signs as well as information about the treatment or action to take to rectify or reduce the spread of disease and support the reptile/amphibian back to good health.
Too many ill animals are presented to veterinarians by keepers who are mortified when they realise that, through their lack of understanding of correct housing, hygiene, heating, lighting, feeding and breeding procedures, they may have contributed to the onset of disease in the animal in their care. Although this is not always the case, a large percentage of sick pythons, lizards, turtles and frogs are due to incorrect management.
Become informed to prevent health problems from entering your collection. Furthermore, become better equipped to recognise signs of illness before further development may prohibit a return to good health.
This book is an essential reference for any responsible keeper of reptiles and amphibians.
Автор: Danny Brown Название: A Guide to Australian Frogs in Captivity ISBN: 0987244760 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780987244765 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 48970.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Provides detailed information on all aspects of captive husbandry, including individual chapters on 22 of the most commonly kept Australian frogs. General management information includes pet qualities, social behaviour and habits, selection, handling, transportation, and housing. Also included is a comprehensive health and disease chapter.
Costa Rica is a remarkable place for amphibians and reptiles. Known for its biological diversity, conservation priorities, and extensive protected lands, this small country contains 418 herpetological species including the dangerous fer-de-lance and black-headed bushmaster, the biologically complex poison dart frog, the beloved sea turtles, as well as numerous dink, foam, glass, and rain frogs. Additional species are thought to be nearing extinction while others have only been introduced recently.
The bilingual English/Spanish edition of Amphibians and Reptiles of Costa Rica is the perfect introductory guide to this diverse herpetofauna in a format that makes it easy to carry into the field. The focus is on identification with a complete species list for the country including scientific, English Common, and Spanish Common names, as well as the older names for the many species that have been recently reclassified. Key ID marks are noted as well as adult sizes. Range maps identify the region(s) where species are known to be present. Color photographs and drawings are provided for over 80 percent of the species, representing those that are most likely to be encountered. All text is in English and Spanish. Designed with ease of use in mind, this guide will be a great aid to the observer in identifying the specimen at hand.
Автор: Leo Cannon Название: Amphibians: Biology, Ecology and Conservation ISBN: 1536140341 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781536140347 Издательство: Nova Science Рейтинг: Цена: 83410.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Amphibians: Biology, Ecology and Conservation opens with a review of the current knowledge on the Harderian gland of anuran amphibians. The Harderian gland is an orbital gland present in all vertebrates possessing nictitating membrane, with the primordium of the Harderian gland appearing during metamorphosis throughout the development of the nictitating membrane. The authors go on to discuss D-Aspartate (D-Asp), an excitatory amino acid involved in the synthesis of sex steroid hormones. High concentrations of D-Asp were found in the gonads, in the brain and in the Harderian gland of the green frog, Pelophylax esculentus. The current knowledge on the D-Asp in gonads and in tissues during the seasonal reproductive cycle is reviewed. Since D-Asp modulates sex hormone synthesis, this book correlates the local amino acid levels with serum and local sex hormone concentrations. Next, the authors report on the existing work on the steroidogenic pathways activated in reproductive and post-reproductive phases in both testis and brain in the aforementioned green frog. Plasma testosterone levels are low in the non-breeding period and high during the breeding period, while 17β-estradiol levels illustrate a contradictory trend. This study indicates a close correlation between steroidogenic process in the testis and in the brain, suggesting a synergic mechanism of regulation. The concluding chapter presents three case studies that demonstrate how the life cycle of the giant toad, Rhinella marina, as well as its somatic and hepatosomatic index, voracious appetite and highly permeable skin make it a species susceptible to the bioaccumulation of organic and inorganic pollutants and their toxicological effects. Due to these characteristics, R. marina is considered to be a good biomonitor of environmental pollution.
Автор: Richard R. Fay Название: Comparative Hearing: Fish and Amphibians ISBN: 1461268060 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461268062 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 139310.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Experimental approaches to auditory research make use of validated animal models to determine what can be generalized from one species to another. To address broader comparative issues, this book treats both fish and amphibians together, to overcome the differing theoretical and experimental paradigms that underlie most work on these groups.
Автор: Smith Michael A. Название: The Wild Lives of Reptiles and Amphibians: A Young Herpetologist`s Guide ISBN: 1623498732 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781623498733 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 15840.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Whether they're considered cool or creepy, reptiles and amphibians spark curiosity in most people who come across them. This introductory guide-the book that author Michael A. Smith says he 'would have wanted at age thirteen or fourteen'-offers an educational and inspirational starting point to discovering reptiles and amphibians in their natural habitats.The Wild Lives of Reptiles and Amphibians introduces readers to the exciting native species they can observe on a family nature trip or a walk through the local park. Smith takes readers through creeks, rivers, and bottomland forests and across woods, deserts, and plains, profiling the herps to be found along the way with vivid photographs and helpful descriptions. Species included focus on the variety of herps found in the field - such as the American bullfrog, the eel-like amphiuma, the western diamond-backed rattlesnake, and the ornate box turtle - instead of the typical zoo species. Along the way, readers learn about the lifecycle of a frog, the secret to slithering, and how a turtle is able to pull its head completely into its shell. Within these stories, readers learn how herps hunt, move, defend themselves, find mates, and adapt to the places in which they live.For readers who are ready to take the next step, tips are given on where and how to find these animals and whether to approach them, pick them up, or admire them from a distance as well as notes on exploring safely and responsibly.
Автор: Gibbons Whitfield J., Semlitsch Raymond D., Gibbons J. Whitfield Dr Название: Guide to the Reptiles and Amphibians of the Savannah River Site ISBN: 0820334952 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780820334950 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Цена: 19190.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Host to more than one hundred species of reptiles and amphibians, the Savannah River Site, a 780-square-kilometer tract in South Carolina, is one of the most intensely studied areas of herpetological ecology in the world. This guide is a summary of basic information on the site s richly varied herpetofauna."
Автор: Sarah Legge, Natasha Robinson, Benjamin Scheele, David Lindenmayer, Darren Southwell, Brendan Wintle Название: Monitoring Threatened Species and Ecological Communities ISBN: 148630771X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781486307715 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 58210.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Monitoring is integral to all aspects of policy and management for threatened biodiversity. Monitoring Threatened Species and Ecological Communities gathers insights from some of the most experienced managers and scientists involved with monitoring programs for threatened species and ecological communities in Australia, and evaluates current monitoring programs.
Название: Amphibians and reptiles of florida ISBN: 1683400445 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781683400448 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 88710.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Florida is home to a more diverse variety of amphibians and reptiles than any other state due to its wide array of ecosystems - from pine forests to the subtropical Everglades to the tropical Keys - and its large number of established nonnative species. This volume is a comprehensive account of the 219 species known to exist in the state.
Автор: Altig Ronald, McDiarmid Roy W. Dr. Название: Handbook of Larval Amphibians of the United States and Canada ISBN: 0801439434 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780801439438 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 70180.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание:
Generously illustrated, this essential handbook for herpetologists, ecologists, and naturalists features comprehensive keys to eggs, embryos, salamander larvae, and tadpoles; species accounts; a glossary of terms; and an extensive bibliography. The taxonomic accounts include a summarization of the morphology and basic natural history, as well as an introduction to published information for each species. Tadpole mouthparts exhibit major characteristics used in identifications, and the book includes illustrations for a number of species. Color photographs of larvae of many species are also presented. Handbook of Larval Amphibians of the United States and Canada, written by the foremost experts on larval amphibians, is the first guide of its kind and will transform the fieldwork of scientists and fish and wildlife professionals.
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