Contents:

Part I Evolutionary History
ch 1 Tetrapod relationships and Evolutionary Systematics
ch 2 Anatomy of Amphibians and Reptiles
ch 3 Evolution of Ancient and Modern Amphibians and Reptiles

Part II Reproduction and Reproductive Modes
ch 4 Reproduction and Life Histories
ch 5 Reproductive Modes

Part III Physiological Ecology
ch 6 Water Balance and Gas Exchange
ch 7 Thermoregulation, Performance, and Energetics

Part IV Behavioral Ecology
ch 8 Spacing, Movements, and Orientation
ch 9 Communication and Social Behavior
ch 10 Foraging Ecology and Diets
ch 11 Defense and Escape

Part V Ecology, Biogeography, and Conservation Biology
ch 12 Ecology
ch 13 Biogeography and Phylogeography
ch 14 Conservation Biology

Part VI Classification and Diversity
ch 15 Caecilians
ch 16 Salamanders
ch 17 Frogs
ch 18 Turtles
ch 19 Crocodylians
ch 20 Rhynchocephalians (Sphenodontids)
ch 21 Squamates─Part I. Lizards
ch 22 Squamates─Part II. Snakes
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