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Reptiles and Amphibians of the Pacific Islands: A Comprehensive Guide
George R. Zug
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Paperback. The Pacific is not only the world's largest body of water; its vast expanse also includes an extraordinary number and diversity of oceanic islands, from Palau and the Marianas east of the Philippines to Cocos Island and the Galapagos west of the Americas. This title is suitable for both novice sightseers and professional naturalists. Num Pages: 320 pages, 35 color illustrations, 30 line illustrations, 5 maps. BIC Classification: 1MK; PSVW3; PSVW5. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 153 x 19. Weight in Grams: 688.
The Pacific is not only the world's largest body of water; its vast expanse also includes an extraordinary number and diversity of oceanic islands, from Palau and the Marianas east of the Philippines to Cocos Island and the Galapagos west of the Americas. The isolation of these islands and the extreme distances between them long prevented scientists from studying their floras and faunas in a comparative context. But now George R. Zug, one of the world's foremost experts on the diverse reptiles and amphibians of the Pacific Basin, offers the first such systematic overview in more than half a century. ... Read more
The Pacific is not only the world's largest body of water; its vast expanse also includes an extraordinary number and diversity of oceanic islands, from Palau and the Marianas east of the Philippines to Cocos Island and the Galapagos west of the Americas. The isolation of these islands and the extreme distances between them long prevented scientists from studying their floras and faunas in a comparative context. But now George R. Zug, one of the world's foremost experts on the diverse reptiles and amphibians of the Pacific Basin, offers the first such systematic overview in more than half a century. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
University of California Press United States
Number of pages
320
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
688g
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520274969
SKU
V9780520274969
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About George R. Zug
George R. Zug is an emeritus research scientist of reptiles and amphibians at the National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution.
Reviews for Reptiles and Amphibians of the Pacific Islands: A Comprehensive Guide
"This accessible and informative guide is the most comprehensive field guide available... A must have for those with an interest in the herpetofauna of the region."
Ian Paulsen The Guardian "This book will doubtless long be the first reference to which almost anyone will turn regarding Pacific reptiles and amphibians." Zoological Journal
Ian Paulsen The Guardian "This book will doubtless long be the first reference to which almost anyone will turn regarding Pacific reptiles and amphibians." Zoological Journal