Turtles of the World: A Guide to Every Family (2021)

Turtles of the World: A Guide to Every Family Wydawca: Princeton University Press Opis produktu A lavishly illustrated guide to the world's turtles that covers every family and genus Turtles of the World reveals the extraordinary diversity of these amazing reptiles. Characterized by the bony shell that acts as a shield to protect the softer body within, turtles are survivors from the time of the dinosaurs and are even more ancient in evolutionary terms than snakes and crocodilians. Of more than 350 species known today, some are highly endangered. In this beautiful guide, turtle families, subfamilies, and genera are illustrated with hundreds of color photographs. Each genus profile includes a population distribution map, a table of information, and commentary that includes notable characteristics and discussion of related species. More than 250 beautiful color photos Each profile features a distribution map, table of information, and commentary Broad coverage includes every family and genus Specyfikacja SKU: PRIN059388416 EAN: 9780691223223 Waga: 907 g Author: Lovich, Jeffrey Binding: Hardcover Pages: 240 Publication Year: 2021 BISAC Category 1: NAT028000 BISAC Category 2: SCI070010 BISAC Category 3: NAT020000