The venomous sea snakes : a comprehensive bibliography /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Culotta, Wendy A., 1943-
Other Authors: Pickwell, George V.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Malabar, Fla. : R.E. Krieger, 1993.
Edition:Original edition.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Pre-linnean and other pre-nineteenth century references
  • General references: technical
  • General natural history and behavior observations
  • Taxonomy and systematics, species accounts, catalogs of collections
  • Distribution and ranges, sightings from early voyages
  • Evolution and genetics
  • Ecology and features of adaptation to the environment, specific habitats
  • Feeding, food items
  • Predators
  • Parasites and commensals
  • Reproduction and growth
  • Anatomy, morphology, colors and patterns
  • Physiology: salt glands and other aspects
  • Physiology: blood, respiratory, cardiac, and diving
  • Biochemistry: general
  • Venom: general, toxicity studies, evolutionary aspects, reviews, morphology of venom glands, and associated structures
  • Venom: basic and structural biochemistry
  • Venom: pharmacology, neurophysiology, mode of action
  • Venom: immunology, antivenins, detoxification
  • Venom: sea snake bite in humans, symptoms, bite treatment, epidemiology
  • Sea snakes in captivity
  • Uses by man
  • General references: nontechnical
  • Additional bibliographic sources.