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Author Moll, Don.

Title The ecology, exploitation, and conservation of river turtles / Don Moll, Edward O. Moll
Published New York : Oxford University Press, 2004

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 W'BOOL  597.921764 Mol/Eea  AVAILABLE
Description x, 393 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. River Turtle Diversity, Adaptations, and Roles in the River Ecosystem -- 3. Communities and Habitats -- 4. Traditional Exploitation Methods, Efficiency, and Consequences for River Turtles -- 5. River Turtle Exploitation: Past and Present -- 6. Indirect Factors Contributing to Extinction -- 7. Conservation, Management, and Rehabilitation
Summary "The earth's taxonomically diverse river turtles are often specialized species which play varied but poorly understood roles in flowing water ecosystems. Many are endangered by direct exploitation for food and other uses and by habitat degradation in their home rivers. This book provides an overview of their ecology and examines issues related to their exploitation, conservation, and management."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (page)
Subject Turtles -- Ecology.
Stream animals -- Ecology.
Endangered species.
Wildlife conservation.
Author Moll, Edward O.
LC no. 2003049881
ISBN 0195102290 alkaline paper