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The Elements of Herpetology and Ichthyology

The Elements of Herpetology and Ichthyology

by William RUSCHENBERGER (1807 - 1895)

This succinct little textbook from 1844 presents an introduction to herpetology and ichthyology. The information, albeit not current, is still interesting and of use as a general overview of reptiles, amphibians, and fish. Please note that the classification of the animals may have changed since this time, as well as their environmental status. The step back in time to hear the Victorian view of nature makes it a remarkable read in itself. The author was president of the Academy of Natural Sciences. - Summary by A. Gramour


Glossary A-H

Glossary I-Z

Lesson I. Class of Reptiles

Lesson II. Order of Chelonians, or Tortoises

Lesson III-Part I. Order of Saurians

Lesson III-Part II. Order of Ophidians, or Serpents

Lesson IV. Order of Batrachians.

Lesson IX. Division of Cartilaginous Fishes

Lesson V. Class of Fishes

Lesson VI. Order of Acanthopterygians

Lesson VII. Order of Abdominal Malacopterygians

Lesson VIII. Order of Subbrachian Malacopterygians