| Description |
272 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm. |
| Note |
Originally published: London : Cassell Illustrated, 2007. |
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Rev. and updated ed. of: Encyclopedia of snakes. 1995. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 264-265) and index. |
| Contents |
The origin and evolution of snakes -- Morphology and function -- How snakes live -- Where snakes live -- Feeding -- Defence -- Reproduction -- Snakes and humans -- Taxonomy -- The classification of snakes. |
| Summary |
Intended for amateur herpetologists and general naturalists the work treats the origin, evolution and classification of snakes and then discusses morphology and function, how and where snakes live (habitat, adaptations and world patterns), feeding, defense, and reproduction. A chapter deals with the relationships of snakes and humans, and there are sections on taxonomy and classification with minimum information on individual species. |
| Source |
ILDP 5/2009 PPL |
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NBK 5/9 PPL |
| Subject |
Snakes -- Encyclopedias.
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Snakes -- Anatomy -- Encyclopedias.
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Snakes -- Behavior -- Encyclopedias.
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Snakes as pets -- Encyclopedias.
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Snakes.
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| Added Author |
Mattison, Christopher.
Encyclopedia of snakes.
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| Added Title |
Encyclopedia of snakes |
| ISBN |
069113295X |
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9780691132952 |
| Standard No. |
NZ1 11530819 |
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