This volume sets out to provide an overview of recent research on all aspects of amphibian ecology and behaviour and to illustrate its application to practical conservation measures for this major group of animals. Its broad scope makes it of relevance to students of general biology, ecology and conservation, but also to professionals in industries and agencies involved with environmental issues and nature conservation.
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This volume sets out to provide an overview of recent research on all aspects of amphibian ecology and behaviour and to illustrate its application to practical conservation measures for this major group of animals.
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Preface. What are amphibians? Why study amphibians? Evolution and phylogeny. Behavioural ecology. Population ecology. Community ecology. Distribution, abundance and extinction risk. Threats to amphibians. How to conserve amphibians. Amphibian conservation in action. References. Appendix. Index.
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...this extremely important publication...it is the text which makes this book essential reading for any batrachophile. - Wildfowl and Wetlands Magazine

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ISBN
9780412624100
Publisert
1996-03-31
Utgiver
Vendor
Chapman and Hall
Høyde
234 mm
Bredde
156 mm
Aldersnivå
Research, UU, UP, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
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