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Discovering Fossil Fishes

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Author : John G. Maisey
language : en
Publisher: Henry Holt
Release Date : 1996

Discovering Fossil Fishes written by John G. Maisey and has been published by Henry Holt this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Science categories.

Describes the evolution of fishes and shows how human anatomy shows traces of fish ancestry

The Discovery Of Fossil Fishes In Scotland Up To 1845

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Author : Sheila Mahala Andrews
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982

The Discovery Of Fossil Fishes In Scotland Up To 1845 written by Sheila Mahala Andrews and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Nature categories.

Your Inner Fish

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Author : Neil Shubin
language : en
Publisher: Vintage
Release Date : 2009-01-06

Your Inner Fish written by Neil Shubin and has been published by Vintage this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-06 with Science categories.

The paleontologist and professor of anatomy who co-discovered Tiktaalik, the “fish with hands,” tells a “compelling scientific adventure story that will change forever how you understand what it means to be human” (Oliver Sacks). By examining fossils and DNA, he shows us that our hands actually resemble fish fins, our heads are organized like long-extinct jawless fish, and major parts of our genomes look and function like those of worms and bacteria. Your Inner Fish makes us look at ourselves and our world in an illuminating new light. This is science writing at its finest—enlightening, accessible and told with irresistible enthusiasm.

Bringing Fossils To Life

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Author : Donald R. Prothero
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2013-11-12

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 2013-11-12 with Science categories.

The leading textbook in its field, this work 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. Written for biology and geology undergrads, the text bridges the gap between purely theoretical paleobiology and solely descriptive invertebrate paleobiology books, emphasizing the cataloguing of live organisms over dead objects. This third edition revises art and research throughout, expands the coverage of invertebrates, includes a discussion of new methodologies, and adds a chapter on the origin and early evolution of life.

The Story Of Life In 25 Fossils

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Author : Donald R. Prothero
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2015-08-25

The Story Of Life In 25 Fossils 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 2015-08-25 with Science categories.

Every fossil tells a story. Best-selling paleontology author Donald R. Prothero describes twenty-five famous, beautifully preserved fossils in a gripping scientific history of life on Earth. Recounting the adventures behind the discovery of these objects and fully interpreting their significance within the larger fossil record, Prothero creates a riveting history of life on our planet. The twenty-five fossils portrayed in this book catch animals in their evolutionary splendor as they transition from one kind of organism to another. We witness extinct plants and animals of microscopic and immense size and thrilling diversity. We learn about fantastic land and sea creatures that have no match in nature today. Along the way, we encounter such fascinating fossils as the earliest trilobite, Olenellus; the giant shark Carcharocles; the "fishibian" Tiktaalik; the "Frogamander" and the "Turtle on the Half-Shell"; enormous marine reptiles and the biggest dinosaurs known; the first bird, Archaeopteryx; the walking whale Ambulocetus; the gigantic hornless rhinoceros Paraceratherium, the largest land mammal that ever lived; and the Australopithecus nicknamed "Lucy," the oldest human skeleton. We meet the scientists and adventurers who pioneered paleontology and learn about the larger intellectual and social contexts in which their discoveries were made. Finally, we find out where to see these splendid fossils in the world's great museums. Ideal for all who love prehistoric landscapes and delight in the history of science, this book makes a treasured addition to any bookshelf, stoking curiosity in the evolution of life on Earth.