First Supplement To A Check List Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles
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First Supplement To A Check List Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles
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Author : Albert Schwartz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
First Supplement To A Check List Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles written by Albert Schwartz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Amphibians categories.
A Checklist Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles
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Author : Albert Schwartz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975-02
A Checklist Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles written by Albert Schwartz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975-02 with categories.
First Supplement To A Check List Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles
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Author : Albert Schwartz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
First Supplement To A Check List Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles written by Albert Schwartz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Amphibians categories.
Alien Reptiles And Amphibians
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Author : Fred Kraus
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-12-19
Alien Reptiles And Amphibians written by Fred Kraus and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-12-19 with Nature categories.
Transportation of species to areas outside their native ranges has been a feature of human culture for millennia. During this time such activities have largely been viewed as beneficial or inconsequential. However, it has become increasingly clear that human-caused introductions of alien biota are an ecological disruption whose consequences rival those of better-known insults like chemical pollution, habitat loss, and climate change. Indeed, the irreversible nature of most alien-species int- ductions makes them less prone to correction than many other ecological problems. Current reshuffling of species ranges is so great that the present era has been referred to by some as the “Homogocene” in an effort to reflect the unique mag- tude of the changes being made. These alien interlopers often cause considerable ecological and economic d- age where introduced. Species extinctions, food-web disruptions, community alte- tions, ecosystem conversion, changes in nutrient cycling, fisheries collapse, watershed degradation, agricultural loss, building damage, and disease epidemics are among the destructive – and frequently unpredictable – ecological and economic effects that invasive alien species can inflict. The magnitude of these damages c- tinues to grow, with virtually all environments heavily used by humans now do- nated by alien species and many “natural” areas becoming increasingly prone to alien invasion as well. Attention to this problem has increased in the past decade or so, and efforts to prevent or limit further harm are gaining wider scientific and political acceptance.
Conservation Of Caribbean Island Herpetofaunas Volume 1 Conservation Biology And The Wider Caribbean
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Author : Adrian Hailey
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2011-04-07
Conservation Of Caribbean Island Herpetofaunas Volume 1 Conservation Biology And The Wider Caribbean written by Adrian Hailey and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-07 with Science categories.
Most of the islands of the Caribbean have long histories of herpetological exploration and discovery, and even longer histories of human-mediated environmental degradation. Collectively, they constitute a major biodiversity hotspot – a region rich in endemic species that are threatened with extinction. This two-volume series documents the existing status of herpetofaunas (including sea turtles) of the Caribbean, and highlights conservation needs and efforts. Previous contributions to West Indian herpetology have focused on taxonomy, ecology and evolution, particularly of lizards. This series provides a unique and timely review of the status and conservation of all groups of amphibians and reptiles in the region. This volume introduces the issues particularly affecting Caribbean herpetofaunas, and gives an overview of evolutionary and taxonomic patterns influencing their conservation.
Caribbean Amphibians And Reptiles
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Author : Brian I. Crother
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 1999-06-02
Caribbean Amphibians And Reptiles written by Brian I. Crother and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-06-02 with Science categories.
Amphibians and reptiles are the most numerous, diverse, and frequently encountered animals on the Caribbean islands. This book provides a variety of perspectives on this amazing group of organisms. Caribbean Amphibians and Reptiles, compiled by an international team of zoologists, takes a fresh and detailed look at the complex biological puzzle of the Caribbean. The first true overview of the islands, it includes a historical examination of the people who have studied the Caribbean amphibians and reptiles. The book reviews the ecology, evolutionary history, and biogeographic explanations for the origins and diversity of the region's fauna with island-by-island coverage. It puts the Caribbean in perspective by comparing the islands to Central America and its amphibian reptile diversity. Additionally, the book includes figures, tables, and color plates which bring to life some of the region's most spectacular creatures. Key Features * Presents the first complete review of amphibians and reptiles in the Caribbean * Includes color plates and island maps * Contributors are recognized authorities in the field
A Check List Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles
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Author : Albert Schwartz
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
A Check List Of West Indian Amphibians And Reptiles written by Albert Schwartz and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Amphibians categories.
Snakes Of The World
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Author : Van Wallach
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2014-04-22
Snakes Of The World written by Van Wallach and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-22 with Nature categories.
Snakes of the World: A Catalogue of Living and Extinct Species—the first catalogue of its kind—covers all living and fossil snakes described between 1758 and 2012, comprising 3,509 living and 274 extinct species allocated to 539 living and 112 extinct genera. Also included are 54 genera and 302 species that are dubious or invalid, resulting in recognition of 705 genera and 4,085 species. Features: Alphabetical listings by genus and species Individual accounts for each genus and species Detailed data on type specimens and type localities All subspecies, synonyms, and proposed snake names Distribution of species by country, province, and elevation Distribution of fossils by country and geological periods Major taxonomic references for each genus and species Appendix with major references for each country Complete bibliography of all references cited in text and appendix Index of 12,500 primary snake names The data on type specimens includes museum and catalog number, length and sex, and collector and date. The listed type localities include restrictions and corrections. The bibliography provides complete citations of all references cited in the text and appendix, and taxonomic comments are given in the remarks sections. This standard reference supplies a scientific, academic, and professional treatment of snakes—appealing to conservationists and herpetologists as well as zoologists, naturalists, hobbyists, researchers, and teachers.
Naturalized Reptiles And Amphibians Of The World
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Author : Christopher Lever
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Naturalized Reptiles And Amphibians Of The World written by Christopher Lever and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Nature categories.
This book describes how the various alien reptiles and amphibians now living in the wild throughout the world were first introduced, how they subsequently became naturalized, their present distribution and status in those countries to which they were introduced, and their ecological and socio-economic impact on the native biota and local economies. Many species have had a more or less neutral impact, being neither beneficial nor harmful. However, several have had a positive ecological or socio-economic impact, while some such as the cane toad, have had an extremely destructive effect.The criteria for inclusion of a species are that it should have been imported from its natural range to a new country by human agency--either accidentally or deliberately--and that it should currently be established in the wild in self-maintaining and self-perpetuating populations unsupported by and independent of mankind.
Conservation Of Caribbean Island Herpetofaunas Volume 2 Regional Accounts Of The West Indies
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Author : Adrian Hailey
language : en
Publisher: BRILL
Release Date : 2011-04-07
Conservation Of Caribbean Island Herpetofaunas Volume 2 Regional Accounts Of The West Indies written by Adrian Hailey and has been published by BRILL this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-07 with Science categories.
Most of the islands of the Caribbean have long histories of herpetological exploration and discovery, and even longer histories of human-mediated environmental degradation. Collectively, they constitute a major biodiversity hotspot – a region rich in endemic species that are threatened with extinction. This two-volume series documents the existing status of herpetofaunas (including sea turtles) of the Caribbean, and highlights conservation needs and efforts. Previous contributions to West Indian herpetology have focused on taxonomy, ecology and evolution, particularly of lizards. This series provides a unique and timely review of the status and conservation of all groups of amphibians and reptiles in the region. This volume provides regional accounts of the islands of the West Indies biogeographic region.