具体描述
Presented in a logical and systematic order, Turtles of the World discusses each family separately with keys to genera and species. Summarizing the classification of every known turtle species, this volume includes descriptions and illustrations of turtle anatomy, a discussion of turtle origins, as well as karotype, reproductive, and ecological information. The authors pinpoint causes for the decline of turtle populations and offer suggestions to reverse the effects of overcollecting, killing for food, environmental poisoning through insecticides and herbicides, and habitat destruction.
作者简介
Carl H. Ernst, professor of biology at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, is the author of four books, include Venemous Reptiles of North America.
Roger W. Barbour is professor emeritus at the UNiversity of Kentucky.
目录信息
Part 2 Introduction
Part 3 Testudines
Chapter 4 Pelomedusidae
Chapter 5 Chelidae
Chapter 6 Kinosternidae
Chapter 7 Dermatemydidae
Chapter 8 Carettochelyidae
Chapter 9 Trionychidae
Chapter 10 Dermochelyidae
Chapter 11 Cheloniidae
Chapter 12 Chelydridae
Chapter 13 Platysternidae
Chapter 14 Emydidae
Chapter 15 Testudinidae
Part 16 Bibliography
Part 17 Glossary of scientific names
Part 18 Index
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