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The Biology of Chameleons
Krystal A.(E Tolley
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Description for The Biology of Chameleons
Hardback. Editor(s): Tolley, Krystal; Herrel, Anthony. Num Pages: 288 pages, 30 color illustrations, 3 black & white photographs, 16 line illustrations, 10 tables. BIC Classification: PSV; WNC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 183 x 252 x 23. Weight in Grams: 794.
They change color depending on their mood. They possess uniquely adapted hands and feet distinct from other tetrapods. They feature independently movable eyes. This comprehensive volume delves into these fascinating details and thorough research about one of the most charismatic families of reptiles--Chameleonidae. Written for professional herpetologists, scholars, researchers, and students, this book takes readers on a voyage across time to discover everything that is known about chameleon biology: anatomy, physiology, adaptations, ecology, behavior, biogeography, phylogeny, classification, and conservation. A description of the natural history of chameleons is given, along with the fossil record and typical characteristics of each genus. ... Read more
They change color depending on their mood. They possess uniquely adapted hands and feet distinct from other tetrapods. They feature independently movable eyes. This comprehensive volume delves into these fascinating details and thorough research about one of the most charismatic families of reptiles--Chameleonidae. Written for professional herpetologists, scholars, researchers, and students, this book takes readers on a voyage across time to discover everything that is known about chameleon biology: anatomy, physiology, adaptations, ecology, behavior, biogeography, phylogeny, classification, and conservation. A description of the natural history of chameleons is given, along with the fossil record and typical characteristics of each genus. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
288
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520276055
SKU
V9780520276055
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99-1
About Krystal A.(E Tolley
Krystal A. Tolley is Principal Scientist, Molecular Ecology Program in Applied Biodiversity Research of the South African National Biodiversity Institute. Her research focuses on understanding the historical processes that generate patterns of diversity and lead to species radiations of reptiles and amphibians in southern Africa. Anthony Herrel is a permanent researcher at the Centre Nationale de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS) ... Read more
Reviews for The Biology of Chameleons
"Taken overall, this book is an excellent and timely addition to the natural history literature for both professional biologists and other chameleon aficionados."
Robin Andrews The Quarterly Review of Biology 90, no. 1
Robin Andrews The Quarterly Review of Biology 90, no. 1