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Firefly encyclopedia of reptiles and amphibians /

The Firefly Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians covers every family, ranging from large, predatory constrictors and crocodilians to miniature tree frogs and salamanders. This third edition adds 32 extra pages to incorporate numerous important updates based on the latest scientific findings and i...

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Group Author: Mattison, Chris
Published: Firefly Books,
Publisher Address: Buffalo, New York ; Richmond Hill, Ontario :
Publication Dates: [2015]
Literature type: Book
Language: English
Edition: Third edition.
Subjects:
Reptiles > Encyclopedias
Amphibians > Encyclopedias
Summary: The Firefly Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians covers every family, ranging from large, predatory constrictors and crocodilians to miniature tree frogs and salamanders. This third edition adds 32 extra pages to incorporate numerous important updates based on the latest scientific findings and interpretations. Big increases in the number of known families and species: 17 new families of amphibians and 18 new families of reptiles; Amphibian species are up from 6,182 to 7,387; Reptile species are up from 8,726 to 10,038. Frogs alone have gone up from 5,453 species to the currently agreed 6
Carrier Form: 272 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 30 cm
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-261) and index.
ISBN: 9781770855939
1770855939
Index Number: QL640
CLC: Q959.6-61
Call Number: Q959.6-61/F523/3rd ed.
Contents: Contributors -- Preface -- Amphibians. Caecilians ; Salamanders and newts ; Frogs and toads -- Reptiles. Turtles and tortoises ; Lizards ; Worm lizards ; Snakes ; Tuatara ; Crocodilians -- Pollution and hormone mimics -- Unisexuality : the reduntant male? -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Picture and artwork credits.

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