Abstract
The family Iguanidae is almost completely restricted to the Western Hemisphere with its main radiations occurring in North and South America. There are also representatives on Fiji, Tonga and the Galapagos Islands, in the Pacific Ocean. Distantly related forms are also found on Madagascar off the Southeastern Coast of Africa. Although the iguanid lizards are familiar to most scientists interested in the tropics, their anatomy and evolution is poorly understood.
Degree
PhD
College and Department
Life Sciences; Plant and Wildlife Sciences
Rights
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BYU ScholarsArchive Citation
Avery, David F., "Evolution of the iguanine lizards (Sauria, Iguanidae) as determined by osteological and myological characters" (1970). Theses and Dissertations. 7618.
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/etd/7618
Date Submitted
1970-08-01
Document Type
Dissertation
Handle
http://hdl.lib.byu.edu/1877/Letd105
Keywords
Iguanas, Evolution
Language
English