Topley and Wilson's Principles of Bacteriology, Virology and Immunity. Volume 3. Bacterial Diseases.

Science & Math

Geoffrey R. Smith

W. W. C. Topley

Agricultural Sciences

Edward Arnold

<p>This book summarizes what is known about the amphibians and reptiles found in the state of Nuevo León, Mexico. It includes a brief introduction, a summary of the previous herpetological studies carried out in Nuevo León, a description of the physiographic characteristics of the state, a summary of the conservation status of each of the amphibian and reptile species occurring in the state, a list of the amphibian and reptile species known to occur in Nuevo León, and detail accounts of each species. The list includes a total of 146 species: 26 amphibians (22 anurans, 4 salamanders), and 120 reptiles (49 lizards, 63 snakes, and eight turtles). This information is presented in 370 pages which include: 260 color photos, five identification keys, 98 black and white figures, 83 color maps, a list of localities of collections for each species, and three appendices. This book was written by Drs. Julio A. Lemos-Espinal (Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México), Geoffrey R. Smith (Denison University, Granville, Ohio), and Alexander Cruz (Colorado University at Boulder, Colorado). These three authors have extensive experience studying the ecology and distribution of amphibians and reptiles of northern Mexico, and have authored or coauthored a number of papers and books on this topic.</p>

Amphibians & Reptiles of Nuevo Leon

Julio A. Lemos-Espinal

Alexander Cruz

ECO Publishing

<p>The state of Durango, Mexico, is host of virtually all vegetation types present in Mexico, except for tropical evergreen forests This is essentially due to the complex physiography of the state which promotes a great diversity of climates and a remarkable heterogeneity of habitats. Another factor that adds for the high biodiversity of Durango is the Tropic of Cancer which is the line that marks the division of the subtropics and temperate zone to the north and the tropics to the south. Moreover, the Sierra Madre Occidental, which represents more than ⅔ of the surface territory of this state is considered a center of mega biodiversity in the North American continent, mainly due to its floral richness. It is also a center of floristic diversity for oaks as well as a biological refuge for endemic trees including Douglas Fir, and home to many highly valued flowering plants like orchids. More than 100 mammal species are found in this region, which functions as a corridor for the continued northward and westward expansion of subtropical species, as well as an important barrier that prevents the flow of species of the east towards the Pacific Coast and of the west towards temperated and semiarid regions. These extraordinary characteristics of the state of Durango have contributed to the presence of a relatively high diversity of amphibian and reptile species. Such that today, it is known that a total of 157 (three of them introduced) species of amphibians and reptiles is found in Durango. Thirty-six of these species are amphibians (33 anurans, three salamanders) and 121 are reptiles (five turtles, 54 lizards, and 62 snakes). Information on each species inhabiting Durango is provided through this book, which includes a brief introduction, a summary of the previous herpetological studies carried out in Durango, a description of the physiographic characteristics of the state, a summary of the conservation status of each of the amphibian and reptile species occurring in the st</p>

Amphibians & Reptiles of Durango, Mexico

Rosaura Valdez Lares

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