dc.contributor.advisor | Meester, Jurgens Anthonie Jansen. | |
dc.creator | 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.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10413/11237 | |
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.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 |