Abstract
The biological museum of the Al-Farabi Kazakh National University exhibits 50 species of local and World herpetofauna. Of these, representatives of amphibians are 13, reptiles - 37 species. Caudate amphibians are represented by 8 species from 3 genera and 3 families. Tailless-5 species from 4 genera and 4 families. From reptiles, the order of Turtles is represented by 4 species of 4 genera and 4 families. Scaly-32 species from 26 genera and 14 families, Crocodiles-one species from one genus and one family. 6 amphibian species are representatives of Kazakhstan, 2 species of the World herpetofauna, representatives of reptiles are represented by 21 and 16 species, respectively. The museum’s exhibits play an important role not only in the study of general biological disciplines (zoology, ecology, evolutionary studies, biogeography, nature conservation, etc.), but also in elective courses in the training of specialists. The article also shows the ways of using the variety of herpetofauna exhibits in the educational process of students, as well as many materials for students and researchers interested in the state of amphibians and reptiles in Kazakhstan.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.