The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians
- ISBN-10
- 1907807411
- ISBN-13
- 9781907807411
- Category
- Amphibians
- Pages
- 244
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013
- Publisher
- Pelagic Publishing
- Authors
- Bo Beolens, Michael Watkins, Michael Grayson
Description
Following the success of their Eponym Dictionary of Reptiles, the authors have joined forces to give amphibians a similar treatment. They have tracked down 1,609 honoured individuals and composed for each a brief, pithy biography. Altogether 2,668 amphibians are listed.
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