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Bechtel provides a personal perspective on the arcane but fascinating subject of reptile and amphibi...
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Bechtel provides a personal perspective on the arcane but fascinating subject of reptile and amphibian variations which occur naturally or through selective breeding. Chapters on general herpetology, structure and function of skin, and chromatophore biology are included to provide a basis for understanding the variants. Since many of the aberrancies are caused by mutations, a chapter on genetics is included for readers unfamiliar with the principles and terminology of genetics. Includes a striking 90-page color section. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
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