Frogs of the world : a guide to every family
Book - 2024
With more than 7,600 known species, frogs exhibit an extraordinary range of forms and behaviors, from those that produce toxins so deadly that they could kill a human many times over to those that can survive being frozen in ice. Frogs of the World is an essential guide to this astonishingly diverse group of animals. An in-depth introduction covers everything from the origins and evolution of frogs to their life cycles and defense strategies. Beautiful illustrations accompany profiles of species from each family, shedding invaluable light on the enormous range of appearance, habitats, and behavior of these marvelous creatures.
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Princeton, New Jersey :
Princeton University Press
2024.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Other Authors
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- Physical Description
- 240 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN
- 9780691248301
- Introduction
- Archaeobatrachia
- Mesobatrachia
- Neobatrachia
- Glossary
- Further Reading and Useful Resources
- Index
- Picture Credits and Acknowledgments