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1 online resource (xxx, 495 pages, 8 pages of plates) : illustrations (some color), maps |
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polychrome |
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text file |
| Summary |
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. |
| Contents |
B.I. Crother, Preface. -- G.R. Zug, Foreword. -- E.E. Williams, Over 300 Years of Collecting in the Caribbean. -- A.R. Ruibal and R. Ruibal, A Review of Cuban Herpetology. -- R.I. Crombie, Jamaica. -- R. Powell, J.A. Ottenwalder, and S.J. Inchaustegui, The Hispaniolan Herpetofauna: Diversity, Endemism, and Histical Perspectives, with Comments on Navassa Island. -- R. Thomas, The Puerto Rico Area. -- E.J. Censky and H. Kaiser, The Lesser Antillean Fauna. -- R.W. Henderson and R. Powell, West Indian Herpetoecology. -- B.I. Crother, Evolutionary Relationships. -- G.K. Pregill and B.I. Crother, Ecological and Historical Biogeography. -- W.E. Duellman, The West Indies and Middle America--Contrasting Origins and Diversity. -- Plates. -- References. -- Index. |
| Note |
Essays in honor of Albert Schwartz. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 371-474) and index. |
| Contents |
Over 300 years of collecting in the Caribbean / Ernest Williams -- A review of Cuban herpetology / Alberto R. Estrada and Rodolpho Ruibal -- Jamaica / Ronald I. Crombie -- Hispaniolan herpetofauna: diversity, endemism, and historical perspectives, with comments on Navassa Island / Robert Powell, Jose A. Ottenwalder, and Sixto J. Inchaustegui -- Puerto Rico area / Richard Thomas -- Lesser Antillean fauna / Ellen J. Censky and Hinrich Kaiser -- West Indian herpetoecology / Robert W. Henderson and Robert Powell -- Evolutionary relationships / Brian I. Crother -- Ecological and historical biogeography / Gregory K. Pregill and Brian I. Crother -- West Indies and Middle America: contrasting origins and diversity / William E. Duellman. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Schwartz, Albert, 1923-1992.
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Schwartz, Albert, 1923-1992. |
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Amphibians -- Caribbean Area.
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Amphibians. |
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Caribbean Area. |
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Reptiles -- Caribbean Area.
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Reptiles. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Crother, Brian I.
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Schwartz, Albert, 1923-1992.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Caribbean amphibians and reptiles. San Diego : Academic Press, ©1999 0121979555 9780121979553 (DLC) 98087235 (OCoLC)41533852 |
| ISBN |
9780121979553 |
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0121979555 |
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9780080528588 (electronic book) |
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0080528589 (electronic book) |
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128104637X |
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9781281046376 |
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