Herpetofauna (Anurans And Lizards) Of Eddy County, New Mexico: Quaternary Changes And Environmental Implications

Author

John S. Applegarth

Publication Date

7-9-1979

Abstract

For interpreting environmental implications of Quaternary faunal changes, anurans and lizards are more informative than other vertebrates. Remains are analyzed from five sites in the limestone hills west of Carlsbad, Eddy County, New Mexico. The modern anuran and lizard fauna of Eddy County is reviewed in terms of habit requirements and known distributions and is used as a standard for interpreting prehistoric remains. Procedures are described for preparing comparative skeletons and for analyzing; prehistoric remains.

Language

English

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Biology

Level of Degree

Doctoral

Department Name

UNM Biology Department

First Committee Member (Chair)

William George Degenhardt

Second Committee Member

Clarence Clayton Hoff

Third Committee Member

Charles M. Bogert

Fourth Committee Member

Arthur H. Harris

Recommended Citation

Applegarth, John S.. "Herpetofauna (Anurans And Lizards) Of Eddy County, New Mexico: Quaternary Changes And Environmental Implications." (1979). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/biol_etds/605