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PublisherJohns Hopkins University Press
ISBN-101421438232
ISBN-139781421438238
eBay Product ID (ePID)16038828172
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Number of Pages832 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameLizards of the World : Natural History and Taxon Accounts
SubjectAnimals / Reptiles & Amphibians, Life Sciences / Taxonomy, Life Sciences / Zoology / Ichthyology & Herpetology, Life Sciences / Biology
Publication Year2020
TypeTextbook
AuthorGordon H. Rodda
Subject AreaNature, Science
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height2.2 in
Item Weight88.2 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
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Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN2019-043071
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsRodda has given us a new framework for thinking about lizard natural history . . . Any scholar of lizard biology or natural history should think of adding this book to their library. It will be a wonderful resource for years to come.
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal597.95
Table Of ContentChapter 1. Introduction and Methods The Interplay between Ecological and Phylogenetic Causation Definitions Size Estimation Analytical Methods Chapter 2. What Are Lizards? Composition Morphology Sexually Differing Traits Geography Activity Reproduction Diet Populations The Modal Lizard Chapter 3. Linkages Methods Unique to This Chapter Mass Morphology Sexual Size Dimorphism Color Diet Foraging Time of Day (Diel Activity) Predator Concealment Tactics Microhabitat Reproduction Allocation Islands Longevity Population Density/Biomass Introductions Imperiled Lizards Next Steps Chapter 4. Ecological Business Models Crack Hermit Diurnal Canopy Walker Giant Herbivore Glider Ground-foraging Tree Lizard Immobility Expert Litter Cryptozoid Nocturnal Canopy Walker Nocturnal Ground Lizard Refugia-anchored Diurnal Ground Lizard Sand Shark Subterranean Forager Trunk/Wall Lizard Wide-ranging Chemosensor Overview of Ecological Business Models Chapter 5. Taxon Accounts (alphabetical by family or genus name; use index to search by English name) A (Ablepharus to Australolacerta) B (Bachia to Bunopus) C (Cadeidae and Cadea to Cyrtopodion) D (Dactylocnemis to Dryadosaura) E (Ebenavia to Exila) F (Feylinia to Furcifer) G (Gallotia to Gymnophthalmus) H (Haackgreerius to Hypsilurus) I (Iberolacerta to Isopachys) J (Janetaescincus to Jarujinia) K (Kaestlea to Kolekanos) L (Lacerta to Lyriocephalus) M (Mabuya to Morunasaurus) N (Nactus to Nucras) O (Oedodera to Ouroborus) P (Pachycalamus to Pygopus) Q (Quedenfeldtia) R (Ramigekko to Rondonops) S (Saara to Strophurus) T (Tachygyia to Tytthoscincus) U (Uma to Uvidicolus) V (Vanzosaura to Voeltzkowia) W (Woodworthia) X (Xantusia to Xenosauridae and Xenosaurus) Z (Zonosaurus to Zygaspis) Acknowledgments Appendices A. Database Fields and Comments on Their Tabulation B. Methods for Quantifying Lizard Sizes C. Standards for Qualification of Absolute Population Densities Literature Cited Index
SynopsisOur planet is literally crawling with lizards. More than 6500 species are known to science, and new species are being discovered annually. In this monumental work, eminent researcher Gordon Rodda has created the first compilation of the natural histories of all the world's lizards and amphisbaenians, as well as the Tuatara. Although other books have attempted to survey the scope of adaptations present in the world's lizards, only Rodda has been able to quantify and summarize all species or higher taxa. Analyzing the relationships among traits such as morphologic characteristics, reproductive strategies, and food sources, Rodda uncovers novel insights into reptile ecology. Identifying 14 recurring character syndromes across all the world's lizards, he proposes a new lens for categorization. He also touches on * common names * geographic range * length * mass * age * maturation * differences between the sexes * nominal variables, including diel activity cycle and foraging mode * home range * predator avoidance tactics * thermal biology * social spacing * climate envelope * habitat and microhabitat * reproduction * parental care * diet * population density * conservation status * ecological business models Rodda's alphabetical taxon accounts provide an instantly retrievable sketch of every species, genus, and family. Outlining more than 1500 statistically significant associations extracted from a data matrix composed of more than 300 conditions tabulated--to the extent known--for all 6528 species of lizards, Lizards of the World will be the go-to source for the next generation of reptile ecologists, as well as herpetology students and serious herpetoculturists., The first, definitive reference on the natural history and ecology of every one of the known 6500+ species of lizards, spanning the entire globe. Our planet is literally crawling with lizards. More than 6500 species are known to science, and new species are being discovered annually. In this monumental work, eminent researcher Gordon Rodda has created the first compilation of the natural histories of all the world's lizards and amphisbaenians, as well as the Tuatara. Although other books have attempted to survey the scope of adaptations present in the world's lizards, only Rodda has been able to quantify and summarize all species or higher taxa. Analyzing the relationships among traits such as morphologic characteristics, reproductive strategies, and food sources, Rodda uncovers novel insights into reptile ecology. Identifying 14 recurring character syndromes across all the world's lizards, he proposes a new lens for categorization. He also touches on - common names - geographic range - length - mass - age - maturation - differences between the sexes - nominal variables, including diel activity cycle and foraging mode - home range - predator avoidance tactics - thermal biology - social spacing - climate envelope - habitat and microhabitat - reproduction - parental care - diet - population density - conservation status - ecological business models Rodda's alphabetical taxon accounts provide an instantly retrievable sketch of every species, genus, and family. Outlining more than 1500 statistically significant associations extracted from a data matrix composed of more than 300 conditions tabulated--to the extent known--for all 6528 species of lizards, Lizards of the World will be the go-to source for the next generation of reptile ecologists, as well as herpetology students and serious herpetoculturists., Our planet is literally crawling with lizards. More than 6500 species are known to science, and new species are being discovered annually. In this monumental work, eminent researcher Gordon Rodda has created the first compilation of the natural histories of all the world's lizards and amphisbaenians, as well as the Tuatara. Although other books ......, Our planet is literally crawling with lizards. More than 6500 species are known to science, and new species are being discovered annually. In this monumental work, eminent researcher Gordon Rodda has created the first compilation of the natural histories of all the world's lizards and amphisbaenians, as well as the Tuatara. Although other books have attempted to survey the scope of adaptations present in the world's lizards, only Rodda has been able to quantify and summarize all species or higher taxa. Analyzing the relationships among traits such as morphologic characteristics, reproductive strategies, and food sources, Rodda uncovers novel insights into reptile ecology. Identifying 14 recurring character syndromes across all the world's lizards, he proposes a new lens for categorization. He also touches on common names geographic range length mass age maturation differences between the sexes nominal variables, including diel activity cycle and foraging mode home range predator avoidance tactics thermal biology social spacing climate envelope habitat and microhabitat reproduction parental care diet population density conservation status ecological business models Rodda's alphabetical taxon accounts provide an instantly retrievable sketch of every species, genus, and family. Outlining more than 1500 statistically significant associations extracted from a data matrix composed of more than 300 conditions tabulated'to the extent known'for all 6528 species of lizards, Lizards of the World will be the go-to source for the next generation of reptile ecologists, as well as herpetology students and serious herpetoculturists.
LC Classification NumberQL666.L2R595 2020
