UID:
almafu_9959229515302883
Format:
1 online resource (431 p.)
Edition:
First edition.
ISBN:
90-04-28562-8
Content:
Salamanders of the Old World is a new in-depth reference work covering all the salamander species of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. A marvellous addition for the herp community that comes recommended for researchers, managers, conservationists, students, and salamander enthusiasts. Salamanders of the Old World • features information on biology and life history of salamanders • includes over 150 species of Europe, Asia, and North Africa • richly illustrated • focuses on habitat, behaviour, and reproduction • information on identification, eggs and larvae, and threats and species conservation • distribution maps for all species • an extensive reference list. Published in cooperation between KNNV Publishing and Naturalis Biodiversity Centre (The Netherlands).
Note:
Expanded and updated version of: Les salamandres d'Europe, d'Asie et d'Afrique du Nord : description et moeurs de toutes les espèces et sous-espèces d'Urodèles de la région paléarctique d'après l'état de 1967 / Robert Thorn. Paris : P. Lechevalier, 1968. (Preface).
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Preliminary Material --
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Foreword /
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Preface --
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Acknowledgements --
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Introduction --
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Cryptobranchidae Fitzinger, 1826 --
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Hynobiidae Cope, 1859 --
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Plethodontidae Gray, 1850 --
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Proteidae Gray, 1825 --
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Salamandridae Goldfuss, 1820 --
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References --
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Recommended general literature on salamanders --
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Websites --
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Glossary --
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Index of scientific names --
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Maps of Europe and Northern Africa, the Near East, South-East and East Asia --
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About the author.
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 90-5011-485-7
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
