Herpetology

Part I. What Are Amphibians And Reptiles? -- 1. Why Study Herpetology? -- 2. Phylogenetic Systematics And The Origins Of Amphibians And Reptiles -- 3. Systematics And Diversity Of Extant Amphibians -- 4. Systematics And Diversity Of Extant Reptiles -- 5. The Biogeography Of Amphibians And Reptiles -- Part Ii. How Do They Work? -- 6. Water And Temperature Relations -- 7. Energetics And Performance -- 8. Reproduction And Life History Of Amphibians -- 9. Reproduction And Life Histories Of Reptiles -- 10. Body Support And Locomotion -- 11. Feeding -- Part Iii. What Do They Do? -- 12. Spatial Ecology -- 13. Communication -- 14. Mating Systems And Sexual Selection -- 15. Diets, Foraging, And Interactions With Parasites And Predators -- 16. Populations And Species Assemblages -- Part Iv. What Are Their Prospects For Survival? -- 17. Conservation And The Future Of Amphibians And Reptiles. F. Harvey Pough (rochester Institute Of Technology, Emeritus), Robin M. Andrews (virginia Tech, Emerita), Martha L. Crump (utah State University), Alan H. Savitzky (utah State University), Kentwood D. Wells (university Of Connecticut), Matthew C. Brandley (university Of Sydney). Includes Bibliographical References And Index.