
Turtles of the World
Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press
Published on 17. November 1992
Book
Paperback/Softback
328 pages
978-1-56098-212-8 (ISBN)
Description
Presented in a logical and systematic order, Turtles of the World discusses each family separately with keys to genera and species. Summarizing the classification of every known turtle species, this volume includes descriptions and illustrations of turtle anatomy, a discussion of turtle origins, as well as karotype, reproductive, and ecological information. The authors pinpoint causes for the decline of turtle populations and offer suggestions to reverse the effects of overcollecting, killing for food, environmental poisoning through insecticides and herbicides, and habitat destruction.
Reviews / Votes
Welcomed by professionals and laypeople alike. Quarterly Review Of Biology Every turtle enthusiast will want a copy. Canadian Field Naturalist Of utmost importance to the herpetological community and others interested in turtle biology. Explorer The first comprehensive coverage of the world's 257 turtle species, a group of reptiles with a 200-million-year history... Turtles of the World represents an impressive piece of scholarship. It will prove to be an invaluable source of information for many years. NatureMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Washington
United States
Publishing group
Smithsonian Books
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
214 illustrations, (50 colour )
Dimensions
Height: 278 mm
Width: 197 mm
Thickness: 19 mm
Weight
853 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-56098-212-8 (9781560982128)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Carl H. Ernst, professor of biology at George Mason University, Fairfax, Virginia, is the author of four books, include Venemous Reptiles of North America. Roger W. Barbour is professor emeritus at the UNiversity of Kentucky.
Content
Part 1 Preface Part 2 Introduction Part 3 Testudines Chapter 4 Pelomedusidae Chapter 5 Chelidae Chapter 6 Kinosternidae Chapter 7 Dermatemydidae Chapter 8 Carettochelyidae Chapter 9 Trionychidae Chapter 10 Dermochelyidae Chapter 11 Cheloniidae Chapter 12 Chelydridae Chapter 13 Platysternidae Chapter 14 Emydidae Chapter 15 Testudinidae Part 16 Bibliography Part 17 Glossary of scientific names Part 18 Index