| Description |
1 online resource : color illustations, maps |
| Contents |
Preliminary Material -- Foreword / J.W. Arntzen -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Introduction -- Cryptobranchidae Fitzinger, 1826 -- Hynobiidae Cope, 1859 -- Plethodontidae Gray, 1850 -- Proteidae Gray, 1825 -- Salamandridae Goldfuss, 1820 -- References -- Recommended general literature on salamanders -- Websites -- Glossary -- Index of scientific names -- Maps of Europe and Northern Africa, the Near East, South-East and East Asia -- About the author |
| Summary |
Salamanders of the Old World is a new in-depth reference work covering all the salamander species of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. A marvellous addition for the herp community that comes recommended for researchers, managers, conservationists, students, and salamander enthusiasts. Salamanders of the Old World " features information on biology and life history of salamanders " includes over 150 species of Europe, Asia, and North Africa " richly illustrated " focuses on habitat, behaviour, and reproduction " information on identification, eggs and larvae, and threats and species conservation " distribution maps for all species " an extensive reference list. Published in cooperation between KNNV Publishing and Naturalis Biodiversity Centre (The Netherlands) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 387-420) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed September 25, 2015) |
| Subject |
Salamanders -- Europe
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Salamanders -- Europe -- Identification
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Salamanders -- Asia
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Salamanders -- Asia -- Identification
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Salamanders -- Africa, North
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Salamanders -- Africa, North -- Identification
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NATURE -- Animals -- Fish.
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SCIENCE -- Life Sciences -- Zoology -- Ichthyology & Herpetology.
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Salamanders
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North Africa
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Asia
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Europe
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| Genre/Form |
Field guides
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Thorn, Robert.
Salamandres d'Europe, d'Asie et d'Afrique du Nord
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| LC no. |
2015413318 |
| ISBN |
9789004285620 |
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9004285628 |
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