Lizards of Patagonia

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This book presents a critical and integrated review of lizards from Patagonia. It summarizes the region’s geomorphological history and climatic aspects, which makes it possible to interpret, from an evolutionary perspective, the latest findings on the various natural history aspects of its lizard fauna. As such, the book will appeal to all researchers and professionals specialized in lizard ecology and evolution.
This book presents a critical and integrated review of lizards from Patagonia. It summarizes the region’s geomorphological history and climatic aspects, which makes it possible to interpret, from an evolutionary perspective, the latest findings on the various natural history aspects of its lizard fauna. As such, the book will appeal to all researchers and professionals specialized in lizard ecology and evolution.
This is the first major review in this field in the last two decades Identifies general patterns in several co-distributed lizard species Focuses on lizards, which are one of the most important taxa in desert regions, and whose population dynamics are indicative of climate change

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Mariana Morando

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Gondwanan reptiles Liolaemus Neotropical lizards Phymaturus Leiosaurae Homonota Southern South America Cold desert herpetofauna Andean Patagonian forest Patagonian Steppe Model vertebrates

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“The subtitle of the book refers to the ‘Reptiles at the End of the World.’ To me, phrases like this, commonly applied to Patagonia, give an almost apocalyptical impression … . Let’s hope that the end of world applies only in its geographical connotation, and that future researchers can use this book as a road map for the benefit of Patagonian lizards and other species in this wonderful and vast region of the world.” (Juan D. Daza, Herpetological Review, Vol. 53 (3), 2022)
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