How Snakes Work: Structure, Function and Behavior of the World's Snakes

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Harvey B. Lillywhite (Professor, Department of Biology, Professor, Department of Biology, University of Florida)

How Snakes Work

Structure, Function and Behavior of the World's Snakes

Harvey B. Lillywhite (Professor, Department of Biology, Professor, Department of Biology, University of Florida)

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Oxford University Press Inc
08 May 2014

Evolution; Zoology & animal sciences; Reptiles

Anyone can look at a snake and see a creature unique unto itself, a reptile with a set of zoological and biological traits that are entirely its own.

Just looking at this distinct animal raises many scientific questions. With regard to evolution, how did such an animal come to be?

How does a snake move, and how do its sense organs differ from that of other reptiles?

How does it eat, and how does it reproduce?

Essentially, how does a snake ""work""?

In How Snakes Work: The Structure, Function and Behavior of the World's Snakes, leading zoologist Harvey B. Lillywhite has written the definitive scientific guide to the functional biology of snakes.

Written for both herpetologists and a more general audience with an interest in the field, How Snakes Work features nearly two hundred color images of various species of snakes, used to provide visual examples of biological features explained in the text.

Chapter topics include the evolutionary history of the snake, feeding, locomotion, the structure and function of skin, circulation and respiration, sense organs, sound production, temperature and thermoregulation, and reproduction.

Containing all the latest research and advances in our biological knowledge of the snake, How Snakes Work is an indispensable asset to professional zoologists and enthusiasts alike.

By: Harvey B. Lillywhite (Professor Department of Biology Professor Department of Biology University of Florida)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 282mm, Width: 224mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 1.202kg
ISBN: 9780195380378
ISBN 10: 0195380371
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 08 May 2014
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Evolutionary History and Classification of the World's Snakes Chapter 2: Feeding, Digestion and Water Balance Chapter 3: Locomotion: How Snakes Move Chapter 4: Temperature and Ectothermy Chapter 5: Structure and Function of Skin Chapter 6: Internal Transport: Circulation and Respiration Chapter 7: Perceiving the Snake's World: Structure and Function of Sense Organs Chapter 8: Sound Production Chapter 9: Courtship and Reproduction Glossary of Terms

Harvey B. Lillywhite is a Professor of Biology at the University of Florida and the Past Director of the University of Florida Marine Laboratory at Seahorse Key.

Reviews for How Snakes Work: Structure, Function and Behavior of the World's Snakes

This book brings together a lifetime of experience, to explain in easy-to-understand terms what snakes do, and how and why they do it. I am sure that this attractive volume not only will educate people about snakes, but also will inspire its readers and help them to understand why we need to conserve these amazing creatures for future generations. --Rick Shine, University of Sydney Of the many books on snakes for a general readership, this one is unique in its focus on the physiological ecology of these fascinating creatures. The author's extensive experiences in the field and laboratory shine through, as he offers insights into how snakes function in their natural environment. For anyone wondering how snakes breathe, swim, perceive their prey, or pump their blood, this book has the answers, while posing important questions that have yet to be studied. Detailed information fills every page, interspersed with compelling photos and tales from the author's many encounters with serpents in the wild. --Alan H. Savitzky, Utah State University, Logan This expertly written book combines the authority of a thoroughly researched scientific treatise, with the illustrative quality and popular appeal of a coffee-table book. It is an informative and pleasurable read. --1. Harold Heatwole, North Carolina State University, Raleigh How Snakes Work will fascinate anyone interested in nature's innovations. ...a valuable scholarly reference for anyone interested in understanding snakes -- not just biologists but engineers, roboticists, and simply anyone with an active scientific curiosity. --Scientists' Nightstand, American Scientist