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The Eponym Dictionary Of Reptiles
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Author : Bo Beolens
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2011-09-15
The Eponym Dictionary Of Reptiles written by Bo Beolens and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-15 with Nature categories.
Easy to use and filled with addictive--and highly useful--information about the people whose names will be carried into the future on the backs of the world's reptiles, The Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles is a handy and fun book for professional and amateur herpetologists alike.
The Eponym Dictionary Of Amphibians
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Author : Bo Beolens
language : en
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing
Release Date : 2013-04-22
The Eponym Dictionary Of Amphibians written by Bo Beolens and has been published by Pelagic Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-22 with Science categories.
New species of animal and plant are being discovered all the time. When this happens, the new species has to be given a scientific, Latin name in addition to any common, vernacular name. In either case the species may be named after a person, often the discoverer but sometimes an individual they wished to honour or perhaps were staying with at the time the discovery was made. Species names related to a person are ‘eponyms’. Many scientific names are allusive, esoteric and even humorous, so an eponym dictionary is a valuable resource for anyone, amateur or professional, who wants to decipher the meaning and glimpse the history of a species name. Sometimes a name refers not to a person but to a fictional character or mythological figure. The Forest Stubfoot Toad Atelopus farci is named after the FARC, a Colombian guerrilla army who found refuge in the toad’s habitat and thereby, it is claimed, protected it. Hoipollo's Bubble-nest Frog Pseudophilautus hoipolloi was named after the Greek for ‘the many’, but someone assumed the reference was to a Dr Hoipollo. Meanwhile, the man who has everything will never refuse an eponym: Sting's Treefrog Dendropsophus stingi is named after the rock musician, in honour of his ‘commitment and efforts to save the rainforest’. Following the success of their Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles, the authors have joined forces to give amphibians a similar treatment. They have tracked down 1,609 honoured individuals and composed for each a brief, pithy biography. In some cases these are a reminder of the courage of scientists whose dedicated research in remote locations exposed them to disease and even violent death. The eponym ensures that their memory will survive, aided by reference works such as this highly readable dictionary. Altogether 2,668 amphibians are listed.
Elsevier S Dictionary Of Reptiles
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Author : Murray Wrobel
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2004-12-04
Elsevier S Dictionary Of Reptiles written by Murray Wrobel and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-12-04 with Science categories.
This dictionary gives an overview of the English, German, French and Italian names of reptiles. The basic table contains the scientific names of families, genera, species and some sub-species with their identified names, which are given in the singular for species and sub-specis and in the plural for other terms.
The Eponym Dictionary Of Mammals
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Author : Bo Beolens
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2009-11-18
The Eponym Dictionary Of Mammals written by Bo Beolens and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-11-18 with Reference categories.
Learn the origins of over 2,000 mammal species names with this informative reference guide. Just who was the Przewalski after whom Przewalski's horse was named? Or Husson, the eponym for the rat Hydromys hussoni? Or the Geoffroy whose name is forever linked to Geoffroy's cat? This unique reference provides a brief look at the real lives behind the scientific and vernacular mammal names one encounters in field guides, textbooks, journal articles, and other scholarly works. Arranged to mirror standard dictionaries, the more than 1,300 entries included here explain the origins of over 2,000 mammal species names. Each bio-sketch lists the scientific and common-language names of all species named after the person, outlines the individual’s major contributions to mammalogy and other branches of zoology, and includes brief information about his or her mammalian namesake’s distribution. The two appendixes list scientific and common names for ease of reference, and, where appropriate, individual entries include mammals commonly—but mistakenly—believed to be named after people. The Eponym Dictionary of Mammals is a highly readable and informative guide to the people whose names are immortalized in mammal nomenclature. “A small treasure trove of information about the people whose names are immortalized in mammalian nomenclature. Given that we mammalogists are prone to ancestor worship, I expect it to be a best-seller.” —Don E. Wilson, Journal of Mammalian Evolution “This is a great reference for the mammalogy professional or student, or the curious naturalist.” —Wildlife Activist “This is a splendid book which fills a real gap in zoological literature.” —Nicholas Gould, International Zoo News
A Dictionary Of Reptiles And Amphibians
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Author : Rube Allyn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1956
A Dictionary Of Reptiles And Amphibians written by Rube Allyn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1956 with Amphibians categories.
Dictionary Of Reptiles And Amphibians
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Author : Rube Allyn
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1983-08-01
Dictionary Of Reptiles And Amphibians written by Rube Allyn and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1983-08-01 with categories.
Eponym Dictionary Of Fishes
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Author : Bo Beolens
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022-02-25
Eponym Dictionary Of Fishes written by Bo Beolens and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-02-25 with Eponyms categories.
The Eponym Dictionary is a series of brief but concise biographies of all those people after whom fish have been named in both the vernacular and scientific names. It also covers names which seem to be eponyms but are not, such as toponyms, names of organisations, ethnic groups, etc. It also shows the networks of scientific collaboration, friendship or patronage. Each species named after an individual is listed with their authors and years for context and wherever possible it is shown how the authors and the eponym are linked.Every effort has been made to be accurate and meticulous, and the book is also a repository of biographical knowledge that will entertain as well as inform. In conjunction with the other books it forms a database of everyone named in a vertebrate.For ease of use, these volumes are designed as a dictionary, making it easy to find the person behind the name and, in doing so, discover which fish commemorates them and learn something of their lives and background.For many obscure individuals, these vignettes may be as full a biography of the person as possible, but for the famous it is merely a starting point that shows the enquirer, with confidence, the right person. Some brief entries summarise whole volumes of biography, especially those honoured in a name because of their standing in society rather than their scientific behaviour. There is a vast range of derivations related not just to scientists, zoologists and scholars, but also pop stars, TV and film personalities and writers. There is a whole world of aquarists and fish hobbyists, many of whom have been immortalised for adding to our knowledge of tropical fish. Moreover, there are many people whose only claim to fame is that naming. The parents, spouses, sons and daughters of ichthyologists are well-represented, as are their teachers and even their lovers. The Eponym Dictionary of Fishes is a web of relationships and connections, icons and idols.
The Eponym Dictionary Of Birds
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Author : Bo Beolens
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2020-03-19
The Eponym Dictionary Of Birds written by Bo Beolens and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-19 with Nature categories.
Birdwatchers often come across bird names that include a person's name, either in the vernacular (English) name or latinised in the scientific nomenclature. Such names are properly called eponyms, and few people will not have been curious as to who some of these people were (or are). Names such as Darwin, Wallace, Audubon, Gould and (Gilbert) White are well known to most people. Keener birders will have yearned to see Pallas's Warbler, Hume's Owl, Swainson's Thrush, Steller's Eider or Brünnich's Guillemot. But few people today will have even heard of Albertina's Myna, Barraband's Parrot, Guerin's Helmetcrest or Savigny's Eagle Owl. This extraordinary new work lists more than 4,000 eponymous names covering 10,000 genera, species and subspecies of birds. Every taxon with an eponymous vernacular or scientific name (whether in current usage or not) is listed, followed by a concise biography of the person concerned. These entries vary in length from a few lines to several paragraphs, depending on the availability of information or the importance of the individual's legacy. The text is punctuated with intriguing or little-known facts, unearthed in the course of the authors' extensive research. Ornithologists will find this an invaluable reference, especially to sort out birds named after people with identical surnames or in situations where only a person's forenames are used. But all birders will find much of interest in this fascinating volume, a book to dip into time and time again whenever their curiosity is aroused.
Reptiles And Amphibians Dictionary
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Author : Clint Twist
language : en
Publisher: Tangerine Press
Release Date : 2005
Reptiles And Amphibians Dictionary written by Clint Twist and has been published by Tangerine Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
An A-Z of cold-blooded animals, featuring over 100 amazing creatures. This dictionary introduces young readers to the fascinating world of reptiles and amphibians. Presented in alphabetical order, each creature is illustrated in full colour. Explore the incredible variety of reptiles and amphibians, including crocodiles and alligators; turtles and tortoises; lizards; snakes; frogs and toads; and newts and salamanders. Meet the powerful anaconda, the mysterious marine iguana, the fierce Nile crocodile and many more. Discover how they live, how big or small they are, and how they attack prey or escape from predators.
The Reptile And Amphibian Keeper S Dictionary
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Author : David C. Wareham
language : en
Publisher: Blandford Press
Release Date : 1993
The Reptile And Amphibian Keeper S Dictionary written by David C. Wareham and has been published by Blandford Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Science categories.