Lizards of Patagonia

Diversity, Systematics, Biogeography and Biology of the Reptiles at the End of the World;
MORANDO, M., AVILA, L. J. ed.
Lizards of Patagonia
Diversity, Systematics, Biogeography and Biology of the Reptiles at the End of the World;
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290520085154-101
238,00 €
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Heidelberg Juli 2020, xxii, 481 Seiten, 13 SW-Abb., 99 Farbabb., 80 Farbtabellen. This book presents a critical and integrated review of lizards from Patagonia. It summarizes the region's geomorphological history and climatic aspects, which makes it possible to interpret, from an evolutionary perspective, the latest findings on the various natural history aspects of its lizard fauna. As such, the book will appeal to all researchers and professionals specialized in lizard ecology and evolution. Mit Kapiteln über History of Discovery of the Patagonian Lizards,, Lizards within the cultural and symbolic context of Patagonia, Landscapes and geology, a general introduction to the land of reptiles, Paleoclimatology of Patagonia since the Cretaceous to the Holocene, Geographical singularities of the Patagonian climate, Major phytogeographic units of Patagonia, The Patagonian fossil lizards, Naming the diversity – taxonomy of current species of Patagonian lizards, Phylogenetics, phylogeography and biogeography of Patagonian Steppe lizards, Phylogeography of lizards in Chile, General ecology of Patagonian lizards, Reproductive biology of lizards from cold and harsh environments of Patagonia Argentina, Effects of global warming, Conservation of lizards from Patagonia – current status, trends and management proposals.    

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Autor MORANDO, M., AVILA, L. J. ed.
Sprache Englisch