The Evolution Of Artiodactyls
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The Evolution Of Artiodactyls
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Author : Donald R. Prothero
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2007-12-17
The Evolution Of Artiodactyls written by Donald R. Prothero and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-12-17 with Nature categories.
Artiodactyls are diverse and successful hoofed mammals, represented by nearly two hundred living species of pigs, peccaries, hippos, camels, deer, sheep, cattle, giraffes, and other even-toed ungulates. In the recent years, a tremendous amount of research has been conducted on this important order. The Evolution of Artiodactyls synthesizes this research into a single volume. The authors explore a variety of topics, including molecular phylogeny of terrestrial artiodactyls phylogenetic relationships of cetaceans to terrestrial artiodactyls, and the earliest artiodactyls—Diacodexidae, Dichobunidae, Homacodontidae, Leptochoeridae, and Raoellidae.
Antelopes Deer And Relatives
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Author : Elisabeth S. Vrba
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Antelopes Deer And Relatives written by Elisabeth S. Vrba and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Science categories.
From the era of early cave paintings to the present time, ruminants - deer, antelopes, cattle, buffalo, goats, giraffes and their relatives - have captured the human imagination. Present on every continent except Australia and Antarctica, they have also been more important to human subsistence than any other mammalian group. This book is a discussion of the evolution, biology, relationships, and conservation of this fascinating and ecologically important group of mammals. Eminent authorities from around the world have contributed to this book on ruminants, integrating information from palaeontology, molecular and population genetics, anatomy, morphology, and field studies of behaviour, ecology, and the effects of climate change. Also covered are the genetics, morphology, and behaviour of the saola (one of several new species recently found in the Annamite Mountains between Laos and Vietnam) and other survivors from isolated and ancient branches on the ruminant family tree. Many of the living species are endangered, say the authors, and knowledge of their history, evolution, and basic biology is critical to their conservation.
Bringing Fossils To Life
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Author : Donald R. Prothero
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2013-11-05
Bringing Fossils To Life written by Donald R. Prothero and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-05 with Science categories.
One of the leading textbooks in its field, Bringing Fossils to Life applies paleobiological principles to the fossil record while detailing the evolutionary history of major plant and animal phyla. It incorporates current research from biology, ecology, and population genetics, bridging the gap between purely theoretical paleobiological textbooks and those that describe only invertebrate paleobiology and that emphasize cataloguing live organisms instead of dead objects. For this third edition Donald R. Prothero has revised the art and research throughout, expanding the coverage of invertebrates and adding a discussion of new methodologies and a chapter on the origin and early evolution of life.
The Evolution Of Mammals
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Author : Sue Bradford Edwards
language : en
Publisher: ABDO
Release Date : 2018-12-15
The Evolution Of Mammals written by Sue Bradford Edwards and has been published by ABDO this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-12-15 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The Evolution of Mammals explores what we know about mammalian evolution, from theories of the past to recent breakthroughs in research. This title also looks at the science behind the research, from studying fossils to analyzing DNA. Features include a glossary, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Horns Tusks And Flippers
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Author : Donald R. Prothero
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2002
Horns Tusks And Flippers written by Donald R. Prothero and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Nature categories.
Since the extinction of the dinosaurs, hoofed mammals have been the planet's dominant herbivores. Native to all continents except Australia and Antarctica, recent paleontological and biological discoveries have deepened understanding of their evolution. This text reveals their evolutionary history.
Mammalogy
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Author : Terry Vaughan
language : en
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Release Date : 2011-04-21
Mammalogy written by Terry Vaughan and has been published by Jones & Bartlett Learning this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-04-21 with Science categories.
"Newly revised and extensively updated, the fifth edition of Mammalogy explains and clarifies the subject of mammalian biology as a unified whole, taking care to discuss the latest and most fascinating discoveries in the field. In recent years we witnessed significant changes in the taxonomy of mammals. The authors kept pace with such changes and revised each chapter to reflect the most current data and statistics available. New pedagogical elements, including chapter outlines, lists of key morphological characteristics, and further reading sections, help readers grasp the most important concepts and explore additional content on their own." --Book Jacket.
The Beginning Of The Age Of Mammals
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Author : Kenneth D. Rose
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2006-09-26
The Beginning Of The Age Of Mammals written by Kenneth D. Rose and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-26 with Business & Economics categories.
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Evolution Of Tertiary Mammals Of North America Volume 1 Terrestrial Carnivores Ungulates And Ungulate Like Mammals
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Author : Christine M. Janis
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1998-05-28
Evolution Of Tertiary Mammals Of North America Volume 1 Terrestrial Carnivores Ungulates And Ungulate Like Mammals written by Christine M. Janis and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-05-28 with Science categories.
This book is designed as a source and reference for people interested in the history and fossil record of North American tertiary mammals. Each chapter covers a different family or order, and includes information on anatomical features, systematics, the distribution of the genera and species at different fossil localities, and a discussion of their paleobiology. Many of these groups have never been covered in this fashion before.
North American Bison
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Author : Jerry N. McDonald
language : en
Publisher: McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company
Release Date : 2016
North American Bison written by Jerry N. McDonald and has been published by McDonald and Woodward Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016 with American bison categories.
On 9 May 2016, the North American bison was federally designated as the first national mammal of the United States. In celebration of this recognition, we are pleased to reissue North American Bison, the most extensive and robust interpretation of the arrival and evolution of bison in North America published during the 20th Century. North American Bison was originally published in 1981. It was based primarily upon information contained in paleontological, zoological, and archaeological collections in some 30 museums and universities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States, all of which was fitted into the best geochro-nology available at the time. The resulting skeletal and chronological patterns were then fitted into the emerging habitat patterns to allow an ecological interpretation of the adaptation of the various species of bison to different environments during their tenure of, probably, over a million years on the North American continent. Four -- or possibly five -- species of bison were recognised as having inhabited the continent at one time or another, including Bison priscus / Bison alaskensis as early forms that originated in Asia and dispersed into North America by way of Beringia; Bison latifrons and Bison antiquus as distinct North American species that probably evolved from an Asian form of bison; and Bison bison which evolved from 10,000 to 5,000 years ago from Bison antiquus. At the time of its release, this book was considered a model by which the evolution of other forms of large mammals of the Quaternary, the most recent Ice Age, could be studied.
After The Dinosaurs
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Author : Donald R. Prothero
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2006-07-13
After The Dinosaurs written by Donald R. Prothero and has been published by Indiana University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-07-13 with Science categories.
A fascinating study of the thousands of new animal species that walked in the footsteps of the dinosaurs—and the climate changes that brought them forth. The fascinating group of animals called dinosaurs became extinct some 65 million years ago (except for their feathered descendants). In their place evolved an enormous variety of land creatures, especially mammals, which in their way were every bit as remarkable as their Mesozoic cousins. The Age of Mammals, the Cenozoic Era, has never had its Jurassic Park, but it was an amazing time in earth’s history, populated by a wonderful assortment of bizarre animals. The rapid evolution of thousands of species of mammals brought forth many incredible creatures―including our own ancestors. Their story is part of a larger story of new life emerging from the greenhouse conditions of the Mesozoic, warming up dramatically about 55 million years ago, and then cooling rapidly so that 33 million years ago the glacial ice returned. The earth’s vegetation went through equally dramatic changes, from tropical jungles in Montana and forests at the poles. Life in the sea underwent striking evolution reflecting global climate change, including the emergence of such creatures as giant sharks, seals, sea lions, dolphins, and whales. Engaging and insightful, After the Dinosaurs is a book for everyone who has an abiding fascination with the remarkable life of the past.