The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México

William Edward DuellmanProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.4
Word count
379K words
Chapters
38

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English Originals Natural Sciences ReptilesSpecies AtlasBiodiversityScience EnlightenmentNature ObservationField ExpeditionsIllustrated GuideGeography ScienceAcademic StudyExotic Culture

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.The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México by William Edward DuellmanAuthor: Duellman, William Edward, 1930-,Language: English, Class: QL: Science: Zoology, Release Date: Aug 27, 2010

Editor's review

The Amphibians and Reptiles of Michoacán, México is a regional faunal study of the amphibians and reptiles of Michoacán, Mexico, belonging to the zoological taxonomy literature. Its value lies in providing a systematic record of species composition, distribution, and identification information for the region, making it a useful reference base for regional biodiversity surveys. The content consists mainly of taxonomic descriptions and species lists; it is highly specialized, written in the style of an academic report rather than popular natural history. For readers studying the reptile fauna of western Mexico, conducting field surveys, or identifying species, this is a practical reference text; for general nature enthusiasts, however, the lack of illustrations and narrative guidance makes it a demanding read. It is best used as a reference work: locate the target group via the table of contents, then cross-check scientific names and distribution information against modern taxonomic updates.

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Reading tips

  1. Read the introduction and geographical overview first to understand Michoacán's habitats and survey scope.
  2. Consult the species lists by group, cross-checking scientific name changes against modern taxonomic databases.
  3. For field use, focus on the identification keys and distribution records, and locate them with maps.
  4. Note the era of the taxonomic system the author used to avoid confusion with the latest classification.

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for general nature enthusiasts? Not really. It is a regional faunal study made up mainly of taxonomic descriptions and species lists, lacking illustrations and narrative aimed at the general public. Readers without a taxonomic background may find it dry. If you are interested in Mexican amphibians and reptiles, start with relevant popular science books, then use this book for reference.
Is the species information in the book still valid today? As a historical document, the classification system and scientific names may have changed with research advances. When reading, use the book's records as leads and cross-check current valid names and distributions against modern taxonomic databases. It is better suited as a historical reference for regional surveys than as the sole basis for identification.
What background do I need to read this book? Basic knowledge of animal taxonomy is recommended—understanding the hierarchy of order, family, genus, and species, and the conventions of writing scientific names. Familiarity with amphibian and reptile morphological terminology will make reading smoother. If you only need to look up a particular group, locate it via the table of contents and index rather than reading the whole book.

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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.