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An Introductory Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles

Laurie J. Vitt, Janalee P. Caldwell

4th edition · 2013 · Elsevier Science & Technology Books · ISBN 9780123869197

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University-level herpetology textbook covering evolution, physiology, ecology and diversity of amphibians and reptiles.

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