The Squamata (Reptilia) of the Orange Free State, South Africa.
| dc.contributor.advisor | Meester, Jurgens Anthonie Jansen. | |
| dc.contributor.author | De Waal, Schalk Willem Petrus. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-09-19T08:06:54Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-09-19T08:06:54Z | |
| dc.date.created | 1977 | |
| dc.date.issued | 1977 | |
| dc.description | Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, 1977. | en |
| dc.description.abstract | This study deals with the three orders of Squamata (Sauria, Amphisbaenia, Serpentes) of the Orange Free State, South Africa. Following an intensive systematic survey 4 492 specimens have been examined comprising 77 different species and subspecies of which 25% represent new records for the study area. Variation in taxonomically important characters as well as informa- tion on colour, size, habitat, breeding, predators and diet are discussed. Certain taxonomic changes have been made. Distribution maps have been compiled on the basis of eighth-degree-units. Distributional patterns have been analyzed to establish areas of relative homogeneity separated by transitional zones. A causal analysis of the main distribution patterns of the O.F.S. Squamata indicated that rainfall is the major environmental factor influencing distribution. A comparative analysis of the squamate areas has been done with regard to various biogeographic phenomena. | en |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11237 | |
| dc.language.iso | en_ZA | en |
| dc.subject | Squamata--Orange Free State. | en |
| dc.subject | Snakes--Orange Free State. | en |
| dc.subject | Lizards--Orange Free State. | en |
| dc.subject | Theses--Zoology. | en |
| dc.title | The Squamata (Reptilia) of the Orange Free State, South Africa. | en |
| dc.type | Thesis | en |