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Lagomorphs: Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares of the World
Numbering 92 species worldwide, members of the order Lagomorpha are familiar to people throughout the world, and yet their remarkable diversity and ecological importance are often underappreciated. In this book, Andrew T. Smith and his colleagues bring together the world's lagomorph experts to produce the most comprehensive reference on the order ever published, featuring detailed species accounts, stunning color photos, and up-to-date range maps. Contributors highlight the key ecological roles that lagomorphs play and explain in depth how scientists around the globe are working to save vulnerable populations.
Thematic introductory chapters cover a broad spectrum of information about pikas, rabbits, and hares, from evolution and systematics to diseases and conservation. Each animal account begins with the complete scientific and common names for the species, followed by a detailed description of appearance and unique morphological characteristics, including a range of standard measurements of adult specimens. Subsequent sections discuss known paleontological data concerning the species, the current state of its taxonomy, and geographic variation. Each account also includes dedicated sectioins on habitat and diet, reproduction and development, ecology, behavior, and management.
The definitive work on lagomorphs, this book is an invaluable reference for naturalists, professional biologists, and students. It will also be beneficial for those conducting biodiversity surveys and conservation throughout the world.
Thematic introductory chapters cover a broad spectrum of information about pikas, rabbits, and hares, from evolution and systematics to diseases and conservation. Each animal account begins with the complete scientific and common names for the species, followed by a detailed description of appearance and unique morphological characteristics, including a range of standard measurements of adult specimens. Subsequent sections discuss known paleontological data concerning the species, the current state of its taxonomy, and geographic variation. Each account also includes dedicated sectioins on habitat and diet, reproduction and development, ecology, behavior, and management.
The definitive work on lagomorphs, this book is an invaluable reference for naturalists, professional biologists, and students. It will also be beneficial for those conducting biodiversity surveys and conservation throughout the world.
280 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 2018
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March 18, 2018
Lagomorphs: Pikas, Rabbits, and Hares of the World
First Understand The Word Lagomorph Which is used for Hares, pikas, and rabbits
The lagomorphs are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two living families: the Leporidae and the Ochotonidae. The name of the order is derived from the Ancient Greek lagos +morphē.
This Is A Complete Encyclopedia on Lagomorphs Contains High Resolution Colored Images And maps of Various Lagomorphs Across the globe, Printed on high quality paper Book Is Must be A Read For The Students,Childrens, research Assosiate And professors for the concerned field.
I Amaze To See Various species of lagomorphs through this Book with all the usefull information provided alongside to understand the basics,Also a rare species left in our planet.
Some of species like Ochotona pallasii, Ochotona princeps,along with several other you just start reading the book and forget the rest world &enter the world of rabbits,pikas&Hares.
Ultimate And outstanding Book & A great efforts by All the editors who are a specialist under this area presents this Book In Most And Recommended Way.
Also we Thankful To John Hopkins University Press To publish Those kind of Books Which Is Most Knowledgeable and interesting to read.
The Book Also Contains A Detailed List of References And indexes Inside.
What I Like Is This Is A Unique Coffee Table Book Which must be a part of your Book Collection, Useful And Interesting For All The Readers.
Such A Prestigious Book For Reading, So My Recommendation for this Book Is Thumps up.
And A rating From Side Is Not Less then 5 Starts.
First Understand The Word Lagomorph Which is used for Hares, pikas, and rabbits
The lagomorphs are the members of the taxonomic order Lagomorpha, of which there are two living families: the Leporidae and the Ochotonidae. The name of the order is derived from the Ancient Greek lagos +morphē.
This Is A Complete Encyclopedia on Lagomorphs Contains High Resolution Colored Images And maps of Various Lagomorphs Across the globe, Printed on high quality paper Book Is Must be A Read For The Students,Childrens, research Assosiate And professors for the concerned field.
I Amaze To See Various species of lagomorphs through this Book with all the usefull information provided alongside to understand the basics,Also a rare species left in our planet.
Some of species like Ochotona pallasii, Ochotona princeps,along with several other you just start reading the book and forget the rest world &enter the world of rabbits,pikas&Hares.
Ultimate And outstanding Book & A great efforts by All the editors who are a specialist under this area presents this Book In Most And Recommended Way.
Also we Thankful To John Hopkins University Press To publish Those kind of Books Which Is Most Knowledgeable and interesting to read.
The Book Also Contains A Detailed List of References And indexes Inside.
What I Like Is This Is A Unique Coffee Table Book Which must be a part of your Book Collection, Useful And Interesting For All The Readers.
Such A Prestigious Book For Reading, So My Recommendation for this Book Is Thumps up.
And A rating From Side Is Not Less then 5 Starts.
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