Title Lizards of the world : a guide to every family / Mark O'Shea

Published Princeton : Princeton University Press, 2021 ©2021

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Description 1 online resource (240 pages) : color illustrations, color maps Contents The Lizard Infraorders -- Sphenodontia & Dibamia -- Gekkota -- Scincomorpha -- Lacertoidea -- Iguania -- Anguimorpha -- Glossary -- Resources Summary A lavishly illustrated overview of the world's lizardsAs survivors from the time of the dinosaurs, lizards are scaly and cold-blooded--relics from a prehistoric world that remain alive and well today. Lizards exert a morbid fascination, and in many mythologies they are dark creatures, symbolizing death and misfortune. From chameleons and skinks to geckos and iguanas, Lizards of the World brings these creatures firmly into the light, to reveal their extraordinary diversity. With close to 6,500 species around the world, lizards can be found in almost every type of terrain and their physical features vary tremendously. In this book, more than 350 stunning color photographs illustrate species found in more than 80 lizard families and subfamilies. Each detailed profile includes a population distribution map, table of essential information, and fascinating commentary revealing notable characteristics and related species. Lizards of the World is a magnificent showcase of the natural history and beauty of these remarkable reptiles. More than 350 detailed photographic imagesMore than 80 lizard families and subfamiliesSpecies profiles include a population distribution map, table of information, and commentaryBroad coverage and in-depth treatment by a world-renowned herpetologist Analysis Erhard's wall lizard Komodo dragon Lace monitor Mexican beaded lizard Savannah monitor anoles bearded dragon camouflage carnivores common basilisk draco lizard eastern fence lizard fossil frills gila monster green anole horns legless lizards nile monitor paraphyletic parietal eye quadrupedal reflex bleeding regrowing tails reptile sacrificing tails sand lizards scales slowworms tail autotomy tuatara venom vertebrates western green lizard whiptail lizards wings Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on May 20, 2021) Subject Lizards. Lizards -- Anatomy. Lizards, Fossil. Lizards -- Evolution Lizards -- Phylogeny Geckos -- Classification Skinks -- Classification Iguanas -- Classification Chameleons -- Classification Lizards NATURE -- Animals -- Reptiles & Amphibians. Skinks Lizards -- Phylogeny Lizards, Fossil Lizards -- Evolution Lizards -- Anatomy Iguanas Geckos Chameleons Lizards Genre/Form Instructional and educational works Classification Instructional and educational works. Matériel d'éducation et de formation. Form Electronic book LC no. 2020948791 ISBN 9780691211831 0691211833

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