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North American Amphibians : Distribution and Diversity.
Title:
North American Amphibians : Distribution and Diversity.
Author:
Green, David M.
ISBN:
9780520956728
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (600 pages)
Contents:
Imprint -- Subvention -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- North American Amphibians -- The North American Continent -- Glaciation -- Climate and Amphibian Distribution -- Frogs of North America -- Family Ascaphidae -- Family Bufonidae -- Family Dendrobatidae -- Family Eleutherodactylidae -- Family Hylidae -- Family Leptodactylidae -- Family Microhylidae -- Family Pelobatidae -- Family Pipidae -- Family Ranidae -- Family Rhinophrynidae -- Salamanders of North America -- Family Ambystomatidae -- Family Amphiumidae -- Family Cryptobranchidae -- Family Dicamptodontidae -- Family Plethodontidae -- Family Proteidae -- Family Rhyacotritonidae -- Family Salamandridae -- Family Sirenidae -- Mapping North American Amphibians -- Making the Maps -- Dealing with Taxonomic Changes and New Information -- Sources of Error -- Further Reading -- Notes -- Acknowledgements -- Index.
Abstract:
Some 300 species of amphibians inhabit North America. The past two decades have seen an enormous growth in interest about amphibians and an increased intensity of scientific research into their fascinating biology and continent-wide distribution. This atlas presents the spectacular diversity of North American amphibians in a geographic context. It covers all formally recognized amphibian species found in the United States and Canada, many of which are endangered or threatened with extinction. Illustrated with maps and photos, the species accounts provide current information about distribution, habitat, and conservation. Researchers, professional herpetologists, and anyone intrigued by amphibians will value North American Amphibians as a guide and reference.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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