Herpetology
George R. Zug
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Herpetology
by George R. Zug, Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell
Published
2012
Publisher
Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Pages
527
ISBN-13
9780323139243
Description
The fourth edition of the textbook Herpetology covers the basic biology of amphibians and reptiles, with updates in nearly every conceptual area. Not only does it serve as a solid foundation for modern herpetology courses, but it is also relevant to courses in ecology, behavior, evolution, systematics, and morphology. Examples taken from amphibians and reptiles throughout the world make this book a useful herpetology textbook in several countries. Naturalists, amateur herpetologists, herpetoculturists, zoo professionals, and many others will find this book readable and full of relevant natural history and distributional information. Amphibians and reptiles have assumed a central role in research because of the diversity of ecological, physiological, morphological, behavioral, and evolutionary patterns they exhibit. This fully revised edition brings the latest research to the reader, ranging over topics in evolution, reproduction, behavior and more, allowing students and professionals to keep current with a quickly moving field -- publishers website.
Subjects
Herpetology
Fish Histology
Erpétologie générale, ou, Histoire naturelle complète des reptiles
Toxicity of Pesticides to Fish
Herpetology
Introduction to herpetology
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Herpetology?
This edition of Herpetology has approximately 527 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Herpetology?
For most readers, Herpetology typically takes between 10h 59m and 7h 19m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 131,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 8h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 18 days • Estimated word count: 131,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Herpetology?
The estimated word count for Herpetology is approximately 131,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Herpetology?
Herpetology was written by George R. Zug, Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell.
When was Herpetology published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.