LIZARDS Windows to the Evolution of Diversity (Organisms and Environments) by Pianka, Eric R. and Laurie J. Vitt - (2003)

Berkeley. 2003. University Of California Press. 1st American Edition. Very Good in Dustjacket. 0520234014. Foreword by Harry W. Greene. 346 pages. hardcover. keywords: Lizards. FROM THE PUBLISHER - From tiny to gigantic, from drab to remarkably beautiful, from harmless to venomous, lizards are spectacular products of natural selection. This book, lavishly illustrated with color photographs, is the first comprehensive reference on lizards around the world. Accessible, scientifically up-to-date, and written with contagious enthusiasm for the subject, Lizards: Windows to the Evolution of Diversity covers species evolution, diversity, ecology, and biology. Eric R. Pianka and Laurie J. Vitt have studied and photographed members of almost all lizard families worldwide, and they bring to the book a deep knowledge based on extensive firsthand experience with the animals in their natural habitats. Part One explores lizard lifestyles, answering such questions as why lizards are active when they are, why they… Read More

University of California Press, 2003. Hardcover. Good. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

University of California Press, 2003-09-24. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!