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9780713723915

Turtles & Tortoises of the World

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  • ISBN13:

    9780713723915

  • ISBN10:

    0713723912

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 1998-08-01
  • Publisher: Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Summary

Human exploitation, carelessness, and greed have wiped out whole populations of giant tortoises, and even today, five of the seven species of marine turtle are threatened with extinction. Learn about the form and function of their distinctively patterned shells, which repel predators; when and why chelonians first stepped onto land, and the unique biology that allows turtles to live comfortably in salt water. Pictures show a variety of species, including musk, pond, painted, and box turtles; yellow and redfooted tortoises; African spurred tortoises; and diamondback terrapins.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 6(1)
Preface 7(2)
Chelonians and Humans
9(8)
Form and Function
17(43)
Reproduction
60(31)
The Evolution and Distribution of Chelonians
91(17)
The Chelonian Families
108(67)
Appendix: Tortoises and Turtles of the World 175(9)
Glossary 184(2)
Guide to Further Reading 186(2)
Index 188

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