ISBN: 3540650563
TITLE: The Diversity of Amphibians and Reptiles
AUTHOR: Cloudsley-Thompson, John L.
TOC:

1 Introduction 1
2 Evolution 11
3 Convergence and Extinction 29
4 Locomotory Diversity on the Ground 41
5 Arboreal, Aerial and Aquatic Locomotion 61
6 Diversity of Anti-predator Devices 85
7 Nutritional Diversity 109
8 Reproductive Diversity and Life Histories 131
9 Daily and Seasonal Cycles, Hibernation, Aestivation and Migration 157
10 Thermal Diversity and Temperature Regulation 177
11 Water Balance and Excretion 197
12 Relationships with Mankind 213
Bibliography 227
Subject Index 243
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