The ecology, exploitation, and conservation of river turtles /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Don Moll, Edward O. Moll
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
x, 393 pages :
Other Physical Details
illustrations (some color) ;
Dimensions
25 cm
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 333-382) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Introduction -- River turtle diversity, adaptations, and roles in the river ecosystem -- Communities and habitats -- Traditional exploitation methods, efficiency, and consequences for river turtles -- River turtle exploitation : past and present -- Indirect factors contributing to extinction -- Conservation, management, and rehabilitation
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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"The earth's taxonomically diverse river turtles are often specialized species which play varied but poorly understood roles in flowing water ecosystems. Many are endangered by direct exploitation for food and other uses and by habitat degradation in their home rivers. This book provides an overview of their ecology and examines issues related to their exploitation, conservation, and management."--Jacket