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Title:

Biology and conservation of North American tortoises / edited by David C. Rostal, Earl D. McCoy, and Henry R. Mushinsky.

Publisher:

Johns Hopkins University Press,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

x, 190 pages : illustrations ; 29 cm

Subject:

Gopherus--North America.

Other Authors:

Rostal, David C., 1957-
McCoy, Earl D.
Mushinsky, Henry R.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 159-182) and index.

Contents:

10. Habitat characteristics of North American tortoises / Kenneth E. Nussear and Tracey D. Tuberville -- 2. The fossil record for North American tortoises / Richard Franz -- 3. Systematics of extant North American tortoises / Robert W. Murphy -- 4. Thermoregulation and energetics of North American tortoises / James R. Spotila, Thomas A. Radzio, and Michael P. O'Connor -- 5. Reproductive physiology of North American tortoises / David C. Rostal -- 6. Embryonic development, hatching success, and temperature-dependent sex determination in North American tortoises / David C. Rostal and Thane Wibbels -- 7. Growth patterns of North American tortoises / Henry R. Mushinsky -- 8. Health issues of North American tortoises / Elliott R. Jacobson -- 9. Habitat characteristics of North American tortoises / Kenneth E. Nussear and Tracey D. Tuberville -- 10.
History of human interaction with North American tortoises / Michael Tuma and Craig B. Stanford -- 18. Home range and movements of North American tortoises / Joan E. Berish and Philip A. Medica -- 12. Social behaviors of North American tortoises / Craig Guyer, Sharon M. Hermann, and Valerie M. Johnson -- 13. Nesting and reproductive output among North American tortoises / Roy C. Averill-Murray, Linda J. Allison, and Lora L. Smith -- 14. Abundance of North American tortoises / Linda J. Allison and Earl D. McCoy -- 15. Population and conservation genetics of North American tortoises / Taylor Edwards and J. Scott Harrison -- 16. Demography of North American tortoises / Earl D. McCoy, Gustavo Aguirre L., Richard T. Kazmaier, and C. Richard Tracy -- 17. History of human interaction with North American tortoises / Michael Tuma and Craig B. Stanford -- 18.
Threats and conservation needs for North American tortoises / Kristin H. Berry and Matthew J. Aresco.

ISBN:

1421413779 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9781421413778 (hardcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)858081015

LCCN:

2013036036

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)