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Turtles
An Extraordinary Natural History 245 Million Years in the Making
| Author: Carl J. FranklinIllustrator: David C. KillpackFormat: Hardcover, 160 Pages Item: 144438 ISBN: 9780760329818 Publisher: Voyageur Press Specs Illustrations: 149 Color Photos, 15 Diagrams Size: 8.5 x 11 x .375 Weight: 2.375 lb. Edition: First Published: July 15th 2007 DC: AP List Price: $35.00 $26.25 All discounts based on list price. No trade discounts available from sale price. In Stock |
Turtles are a species of reptile at its evolutionary zenith, with an ancient lineage stretching back over 200 million years. Under their unmistakable shells, testament to their survival, they harbor a natural history of epochal proportions. This is the engrossing story Turtles tells. |
Booklist, September 2007
“Herpetologist Franklin has written a good introduction to the order Testudines … part 1 of the text presents the basics of turtle biology; part 2 is the real strength of the book, examining the diversity of the modern chelonians family by family. A nice supplement for reports, particularly researching individual species.”
Introduction
Part One The Life and Lifestyle of Turtles
Chapter 1 Chelonian Taxonomy, Form, and Function Taxonomy Physical Features Skeletal System Shell Skull Feet Tail Respiration Sensory Realm
Chapter 2 Ecology Habitat Thermoregulation Feeding and Diet Courtship and Reproduction Predators Defense Strategies Seasonal Periods of Inactivity Age
Chapter 3 The Ancient Origins of Turtles Jurassic Chelonians Chelonians of the Cretaceous
Part Two The Diversity of Modern Chelonians
Chapter 4 Suborder Pleurodira Side-Necked Turtles Family Chelidae: Austro-American Side-Necked Turtles Family Pelomedusidae: African Side-Necked Turtles Family Podocnemidae: South American River Turtles and the Madagascan Big-Headed Turtle
Chapter 5 Suborder Cryptodira Hidden-Necked Turtles Family Carrettochelyidae: The Fly River Turtle Family Cheloniidae: Sea Turtles Family Chelydridae: Snapping Turtles Family Dermatemydidae: The Central American River Turtle Family Dermochelyidae: The Leatherback Sea Turtle Family Emydidae: Aquatic and Terrestrial Turtles Family Geoemydidae: Aquatic and Terrestrial Turtles Family Kinosternidae: Mud and Musk Turtles Family Platysternidae: The Big-Headed Turtle |
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