Preface Acknowledgments Part I: Evolutionary History Chapter 1. Tetrapod Relationships and Evolutionary Systematics Amphibians and Reptiles--Evolutionary History Systematics--Theory and Practice Additional Reading References Chapter 2. Anatomy of Amphibians and Reptiles Development and Growth Integument--The External Envelope Skeleton and Muscles--Support, Movement, and Form Nerves and Sense Organs--Coordination and Perception Heart and Vascular Network--Internal Transport Digestive and Respiratory Organs-Waste Removal and Propagation Urinary and Reproductive Organs--Waste Removal and Propagation Endocrine Glands--Chemical Regulators and Initiators Additional Reading References Chapter 3. Evolution of Ancient and Modern Amphibians and Reptiles History of Amphibians History of Reptiles Additional Reading References Part II: Reproduction and Life Histories Chapter 4. Modes of Reproduction and Parental Care Gametogenesis and Fertilization Reproductive Modes Sexual versus Asexual Reproduction Parental Care Evolution of Parental Care Additional Reading References Chapter 5. Reproductive Ecology and Life Histories Reproductive Ecology Life Histories Additional Reading References Part III: Physiological Ecology Chapter 6. Water Balance and Gas Exchange Water and Salt Balance Respiratory Gas Exchange Respiration and Metabolism Additional Reading References Chapter 7. Thermoregulation, Performance, and Energetics Thermoregulation Dormancy Energetics Additional Reading References Part IV: Behavioral Ecology Chapter 8.
Spacing, Movements, and Orientation Local Distribution of Individuals Movements, Homing, and Migrations Additional Reading References Chapter 9. Communication and Social Behavior Communication Reproductive Behavior Additional Reading References Chapter 10. Foraging Ecology and Diets Foraging Modes Detecting, Capturing, and Eating Prey Additional Reading References Chapter 11. Defense and Escape Predator Avoidance Offsetting the Effects of Parasitism Additional Reading References Part V: Population and Community Ecology Chapter 12. Population Structure and Dynamics Characteristics of Populations Population Structure and Growth Additional Reading References Chapter 13. Community and Geographical Ecology Communities Geography of Populations Additional Reading References Chapter 14. Conservation Biology General Principles Human Impact on Amphibian and Reptile Preservation and Management--Ideals and Problems Additional Reading References Part VI: Classification and Diversity Chapter 15. Caecilians Overview Taxonomic Accounts Chapter 16.
Salamanders Overview Taxonomic Accounts Chapter 17. Frogs Overview Taxonomic Accounts Chapter 18. Turtles Overview Taxonomic Accounts Chapter 19. Crocodylians Overview Taxonomic Accounts Chapter 20. Tuataras and Lizards Overview--Sphenodontida Taxonomic Account Overview--Squamata Taxonomic Accounts Chapter 21. Snakes Overview Taxonomic Accounts Glossary Bibliography Taxonomic Index Author Index Subject Index.