Amphibians & Reptiles of North-West Europe
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amphibian reptile ecology studies
Author_I F Spellerberg
Bombina Variegata
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Common Frog
Common Lizard
Common Toad
conservation strategies
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Feeding Ecology
Grass Snakes
Great Crested Newt
habitat fragmentation
herpetology research
Higher Values Alkalinity
Lacerta Agilis
Lacerta Vivipara
Lacertid Lizards
Newt Species
Order Caudata
Podarcis Muralis
population dynamics
Rana Arvalis
Rana Ridibunda
Salamandra Salamandra
Sand Lizard
Smooth Newt
Smooth Snakes
species identification
thermal adaptation
Triturus Vulgaris
Vipera Berus
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- ISBN 9781578082599
- Weight: 725g
- Dimensions: 189 x 246mm
- Publication Date: 12 Jan 2002
- Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
- Publication City/Country: US
- Product Form: Hardback
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This book provides a brief description of the ecology and natural history of sixteen amphibians, eight snakes and lizards and the Chelonia species found in the temperate climatic region of Europe (North-west Europe). The book commences with an introduction to the biology of amphibians and reptiles and describes the differences between the main groups. The main ecological adaptations are discussed and there is particular mention that it is erroneous to refer to amphibians and reptiles as cold blooded. There is also the suggestion that the colour of an amphibian or reptile may not necessarily mean anything in terms of the animal's thermal properties. For each species there is a brief account of the following: the etymology or origin of the name of the species, reference to early accounts of the species, taxonomy, protection, general description, distribution and habitat, seasonal movements and behaviour, vagility and population ecology, feeding ecology, thermal ecology, reproduction, growth and development, ge
