Turtles of the World

Turtles of the World
Author: Jeffrey E. Lovich
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2021-12-07
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 0691229031
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A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species. More than 250 beautiful color photos Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentary Broad coverage includes every family and genus

Tortoises of the World

Tortoises of the World
Author: George R. Zug
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2024-04-23
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1421448351
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"This work provides a comprehensive review of the natural history of the 58 species living tortoises, the majority of which are threatened by extinction"--

Turtles and Tortoises

Turtles and Tortoises
Author: Richard D. Bartlett
Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing
Total Pages: 120
Release: 1996
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780812097122
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Illustrated throughout, this informative manual answers many questions relating to the upkeep of turtles and tortoises, for both casual and serious owners and breeders.

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS AND SYSTEMATICS - Volume IV

BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE FUNDAMENTALS AND SYSTEMATICS - Volume IV
Author: Alessandro Minelli
Publisher: EOLSS Publications
Total Pages: 358
Release: 2009-11-10
Genre: Biology
ISBN: 1848261896
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Biological Science Fundamentals and Systematics is a component of Encyclopedia of Biological, Physiological and Health Sciences in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Biological Science Fundamentals and Systematics provides the essential aspects and a myriad of issues of great relevance to our world such as: History and Scope of Biological Sciences; The Origin and Evolution of Early Life; Evolution; Classification and Diversity of Life Forms; Systematics of Microbial Kingdom (s) and Fungi; Systematic Botany; Systematic Zoology: Invertebrates; Systematic Zoology: Vertebrates which are then expanded into multiple subtopics, each as a chapter. These four volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.