Turtles: Perspectives and Research

by Marion Harless and Henry C. Morlock

Surveys all aspects of turtle biology ranging from care and management of the turtle used in research to conservation requirements and techniques. Examines the current level of knowledge about turtles, including evolution, zoogeography, biology, and behavior. Proposes possibilities for future research. Includes techniques for housing, handling, and treating turtles in research situations. Summarizes CNS, sensory systems, and physiological data.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471352047
• ISBN13: 9780471352044
• Release Date: April 1979
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 694 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.