Reptiles and Amphibians - Brossura

O'Shea, Mark; Halliday, Tim

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0751327522 ISBN 13: 9780751327526

Casa editrice: Dorling Kindersley, 2001

Riassunto

Authoritative text crystal-clear photography and a systematic approach make the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians the most comprehensiveand easy-to-use pocket guide to the reptiles and amphibians of the world. Packed with over 600 full-colour photographs of more than 400 varieties it is designed to cut through the complicated identification process and enable you to recognize a species instantly. Identification Made Easy Each entry combines a precise description with fully annotated photographs to highlight the chief characteristics and distinguishing features of each spcies. A comprehensive introduction. describes the anatomy lifecycle and behaviour of the major groups of reptiles and amphibians while the initial stages of identification are made straightforward by a clear visual key. In-Depth Information  Each entry in the Dorling Kindersley Handbook of Reptiles and Amphibians is accompanied by a map  showing the geographical distribution  of the species while the text and colour-coded bands give the internationally scientific name and provde at-a-glance information on size diet habitat reproduction and population status. A concise glossary explains all technical and scientific terms used.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Dorling Kindersley
• Data di pubblicazione: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0751327522
• ISBN 13: 9780751327526
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 256