Herpetology An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles (4th Ed)

Herpetology, 4th Edition
Herpetology, 4e



Part I

Evolutionary History

1. Tetrapod Relationships and Evolutionary Systematics


2. Anatomy of Amphibians and Reptiles


3. Evolution of Ancient and Modern Amphibians and Reptiles



Part II

Reproduction and Reproductive Modes

4. Reproduction and Life Histories


5. Reproductive Modes


Part III

Physiological Ecology

6. Water Balance and Gas Exchange


7. Thermoregulation, Performance, and Energetics


Part IV

Behavioral Ecology

8. Spacing, Movements, and Orientation


9. Communication and Social Behavior


10. Foraging Ecology and Diets


11. Defense and Escape


Part V

Ecology, Biogeography, and Conservation Biology

12. Ecology


13. Biogeography and Phylogeography


14. Conservation Biology


Part VI

Classification and Diversity of Amphibians

Introduction



15. Caecilians


16. Salamanders


17. Frogs


Part VII

Classification and Diversity of Reptiles

Introduction

18. Turtles


19. Crocodylians


20. Sphenodontidans


21. Squamates (Snakes and Lizards)


Part VIII

Data Sources

Bibliography


Glossary

Taxonomic Index

Subject Index