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100 1 _aDuellman, William Edward,
_d1930-2022
245 1 0 _aAmphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Petén, Guatemala
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2011
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2011-12-24
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Amphibians and Reptiles of the Rainforests of Southern El Petén, Guatemala" by William E. Duellman is a scientific publication written in the early 1960s. This work details the diverse herpetofauna of southern El Petén, focusing on amphibians and reptiles in the unique rainforest ecosystems of Guatemala. The study is rooted in field research conducted in 1960, highlighting the significance of this rich biodiversity and presenting taxonomic information, ecological observations, and descriptions of various species encountered. At the start of the publication, the author outlines the background of the research, including the geographical context and the facilities provided by the Ohio Oil Company during fieldwork. He provides descriptions of the rainforest environment, including its physiography, climate, and vegetation, which are crucial for understanding the habitat of the studied species. Additionally, Duellman introduces the methodology of specimen collection and acknowledges contributors to the research. The opening lays the groundwork for detailed assessments of the species accounts that follow, setting the stage for a comprehensive look at the amphibians and reptiles thriving in this biodiverse region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmphibians -- Guatemala -- Petén (Department)
653 _aReptiles -- Guatemala -- Petén (Department)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/38398
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