Descriptions of New Hylid Frogs From Mexico and Central America

William Edward DuellmanProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.0
Word count
58K words
Chapters
6

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English Originals Natural Sciences AmphibiansNatural HistorySpecies ClassificationScience EnlightenmentField ExpeditionsIllustrated GuideGeography ScienceAcademic MonographAcademic StudyMesoamerica

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Descriptions of New Hylid Frogs From Mexico and Central America by DuellmanAuthor: Duellman, William Edward, 1930-,Language: English, Class: QL: Science: Zoology, Release Date: Sep 28, 2010

Editor's review

This is a typical primary taxonomic literature on animals; the author Duellman is an important scholar in the field of Hylidae research. The text centers on descriptions of new species and includes morphological measurements, locality records, and taxonomic discussion; it is first-hand scientific material rather than popular science. Its value lies in providing a basis for the taxonomic identification of Mexican and Central American hylid groups, and it is of reference significance for studying the amphibian fauna, species diversity, and distribution patterns of the region. Because Project Gutenberg provides a free electronic edition, access is easy, making it suitable as supplementary material for specialized research rather than as a text to read through. When reading, it is advisable to check name changes against modern taxonomic databases and to note the morphological terminology used in the text, using figures or specimen photographs to understand the descriptions. Overall, the book is better suited for consultation and comparison than for continuous reading.

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  1. Read the abstract and locality records first, then consult specific new species descriptions as needed; there is no need to read every page.
  2. Check scientific names and distributions against modern amphibian taxonomy databases and note taxonomic changes.
  3. Prepare a glossary of morphological terms while reading and use specimen photographs to understand the measurements.
  4. Compare locality information with local protected-area data to help understand distribution and habitat context.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers without a biology background? Not really. The text consists mainly of new species descriptions and taxonomic discussion, with extensive morphological measurements and technical terms, and general readers without background knowledge may find it difficult. If you are interested in hylid frogs, it is advisable to start with an introductory amphibian field guide and then return to this literature for specific species information.
Do I need to pay attention to changes in scientific names while reading? Yes. After taxonomic literature is published, scientific names often change due to revisions. When reading, check current valid names and distribution records against modern taxonomic databases rather than directly using the names in the original text, especially when citing or using them for identification.
What suggestions are there for accessing and using the electronic edition? This book is provided free by Project Gutenberg and can be downloaded directly. It is advisable to use reading software that supports full-text search to quickly locate species names or localities; if citing, please note the original publication information and the source of the electronic edition, and check page or paragraph numbers.

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About the author

William Edward Duellman Author · American · 1930–2022

William Edward Duellman (1930–2022) was an American herpetologist. Born in Dayton, Ohio, in 1930, he received his doctorate from the University of Michigan in 1956 and then taught for many years at the University of Kansas, where he also served as curator of reptiles at the university's Natural History Museum. His research focused on Neotropical amphibians, and he described more than 250 new species over his career. The library holds 11 of his works, mostly taxonomic and faunal monographs covering amphibians and reptiles of the rainforests of southern El Petén, Guatemala, the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Mexico, and Michoacán, as well as systematic reviews of several genera of tree frogs. These works are noted for their solid specimen records and detailed morphological descriptions, making them important references for species identification and distribution studies in the regions concerned.