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OverviewTortoises, those unmistakable turtles, evolved from a lineage that split off from the familiar pond turtles roughly 100 million years ago. Over time, these plant-eating land turtles spread around the world, growing to an enormous size (depending on the species) and living so long that they have become the stuff of legends. By most accounts, they are indeed the longest-lived of the turtles, with good records suggesting individuals may live as long as 180 years (anecdotal records suggest that some reach ages of 200 years or more). Providing the first comprehensive treatment of North America's tortoises, Biology and Conservation of North American Tortoises brings together leading experts to give an overview of tortoise morphology, taxonomy, systematics, paleontology, physiology, ecology, behavior, reproduction, diet, growth, health, and conservation. The contributors carefully combine their own expertise and observations with results from studies conducted by hundreds of other researchers. The result is a book that belongs in the library of every herpetologist. Contributors include: Gustavo Aguirre; L. Linda; J. Allison Matthew; J. Aresco Roy; C. Averill-Murray; Joan E. Berish; Kristin H. Berry; Dennis M. Bramble; K. Kristina Drake; Taylor Edwards; Todd C. Esque; Richard Franz; Craig Guyer; J. Scott Harrison; Sharon M. Hermann; J. Howard Hutchison; Elliott R. Jacobson; Valerie M. Johnson; Richard T. Kazmaier; Earl D. McCoy; Philip A. Medica; Robert W. Murphy; Henry R. Mushinsky; Kenneth E. Nussear; Michael P. O'Connor; Thomas A. Radzio; David C. Rostal; Lora L. Smith; James R. Spotila; Craig B. Stanford; C. Richard Tracy; Tracey D. Tuberville; Michael Tuma; and, Thane Wibbels. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David C. Rostal (Professor (retired), Georgia Southern University) , Earl D. McCoy (University of South Florida) , Henry R. Mushinsky (University of South Florida)Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press Dimensions: Width: 21.60cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 27.90cm Weight: 0.862kg ISBN: 9781421413778ISBN 10: 1421413779 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 26 September 2014 Recommended Age: From 17 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsPreface Chapter 1. Morphology, Taxonomy, and Distribution of North American Tortoises: An Evolutionary Perspective Chapter 2. The Fossil Record for the North American Tortoises Chapter 3. Systematics of Extant North American Tortoises Chapter 4. Thermoregulation and Energetics of North American Tortoises Chapter 5. Reproductive Physiology of North American Tortoises Chapter 6. Embryonic Development, Hatching Success, and Temperature Dependent Sex Determination in North American Tortoises Chapter 7. Growth Patterns of North American Tortoises Chapter 8. Health Issues of North American Tortoises Chapter 9. Habitat Characteristics of North American Tortoises Chapter 10. Water and Food Acquisition and Their Consequences for Life History and Metabolism of North American Tortoises Chapter 11. Home Range and Movements of North American Tortoises Chapter 12. Social Behaviors of North American Tortoises Chapter 13. Nesting and Reproductive Output among North American Tortoises Chapter 14. Abundance of North American Tortoises Chapter 15. Population and Conservation Genetics of North American Tortoises Chapter 16. Demography of North American Tortoises Chapter 17. History of Human Interaction with North American Tortoises Chapter 18. Threats and Conservation Needs for North American Tortoises References IndexReviewsA vital tool and reference base for researchers and conservationists, with the added bonus that there is plenty of informatin that could be applied to other species worldwide. -- Christine Tilley British Chelonia Group Author InformationDavid C. Rostal is a professor in the Department of Biology at Georgia Southern University. Earl D. McCoy is the associate chairman of the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida. Henry R. Mushinsky is a Kosove Graduate Professor and graduate director for the Department of Integrative Biology at the University of South Florida. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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