Mammalian Evolution Diversity And Systematics

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Mammalian Evolution Diversity And Systematics

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Author : Frank Zachos
language : en
Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Release Date : 2018-10-22

Mammalian Evolution Diversity And Systematics written by Frank Zachos and has been published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-10-22 with Science categories.

There are nearly 6,000 mammalian species, among them our own. Research on our evolutionary cousins has a long history, but the last 20 years have seen particularly rapid progress in disentangling the interrelationships and evolutionary history of mammals. The present volume combines up-to-date reviews on mammalian phylogenetics with paleontological, taxonomic and evolutionary chapters and also summarizes the historical development of our insights in mammalian relationships, and thus our own place in the Tree of Life. Our book places the present biodiversity crisis in context, with one in four mammal species threatened by extinction, and reviews the distribution and conservation of mammalian diversity across the globe. This volume is the introductory tome to the new Mammalia series of the Handbook of Zoology and will be essential reading for mammalogists, zoologists and conservationists alike.

Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology

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Author : Eric J. Sargis
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2008-05-21

Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology written by Eric J. Sargis and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-05-21 with Science categories.

This book celebrates the contributions of Dr. Frederick S. Szalay to the field of Mammalian Evolutionary Morphology. Professor Szalay is a strong advocate for biologically and evolutionarily meaningful character analysis. He has published about 200 articles, six monographs, and six books on this subject. This book features subjects such as the evolution and adaptation of mammals and provides up-to-date articles on the evolutionary morphology of a wide range of mammalian groups.

Ten Pulses Of Evolution

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Author : Michael A. Susko
language : en
Publisher: AllrOneofUs Publishing
Release Date : 2020-05-04

Ten Pulses Of Evolution written by Michael A. Susko and has been published by AllrOneofUs Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-04 with Science categories.

This work offers a novel way to map evolutionary time from life's origin to the first humans. Rather than using a traditional, linear scale in which events bunch up toward the end, a logarithmic scale is employed that expands our resolution as we come to the present. Such a scale allows us to detect patterns that would otherwise be invisible and arrange evolutionary events in memorable fashion. The basic concept of logarithms is not complicated, as we will simply halve units as we move from the past to the present in order to highlight major evolutionary change. Thus, we find the start of life to be approximately four billion years ago, the nucleated cell at two billion years ago, complex multicellularity at one billion years ago, and so on. Remarkably, we find the major events of evolution, along with the certainty of supporting evidence, to be pulsed with logarithmic regularity. This chart also reveals that each Major Node represents change in three major arenas, making for significant leaps in consciousness, gains in mobility, and increased social connectivity. Come, take this evolutionary journey and discover the surprising pattern of logarithmic time, with changes that would seem to have no end.

Encyclopedia Of Geology

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language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2020-12-16

Encyclopedia Of Geology written by and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-16 with Science categories.

Encyclopedia of Geology, Second Edition presents in six volumes state-of-the-art reviews on the various aspects of geologic research, all of which have moved on considerably since the writing of the first edition. New areas of discussion include extinctions, origins of life, plate tectonics and its influence on faunal provinces, new types of mineral and hydrocarbon deposits, new methods of dating rocks, and geological processes. Users will find this to be a fundamental resource for teachers and students of geology, as well as researchers and non-geology professionals seeking up-to-date reviews of geologic research. Provides a comprehensive and accessible one-stop shop for information on the subject of geology, explaining methodologies and technical jargon used in the field Highlights connections between geology and other physical and biological sciences, tackling research problems that span multiple fields Fills a critical gap of information in a field that has seen significant progress in past years Presents an ideal reference for a wide range of scientists in earth and environmental areas of study

The Logarithmic Nature Of Time

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Author : Michael A. Susko
language : en
Publisher: AllrOneofUs Publishing
Release Date : 2024-12-27

The Logarithmic Nature Of Time written by Michael A. Susko and has been published by AllrOneofUs Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-12-27 with Science categories.

The two works collated here encompass a vast time from the start of life until the dawn to what we refer to as "civilization." In the first volume, a consistent logarithmic pulsing was found in biological evolution from life's beginning to the first humans. The evidence for these first ten nodes was primarily fossils or other life signatures in a given setting. The second volume continues the logarithmic pattering with human evolution even after the change is primarily occurring in the symbolic domain. Here, the evidence increasingly becomes geometric objects fashioned by humans, which became tools and symbols, as well as red ochre used to decorate and signify a charged object for use in ritual. Basically, what we mean by logarithmic patterning is that we are halving the units from the past to the future, such as 4 Gyr to 2 Gyr to 1 Gyr (billions of years) then moving on to 500 Myr, 250 Myr and on… (millions of years.) Here, a base two with exponents were used to half units and identify more refined points. What we consistently found was evidence for increasingly complexity, an acceleration of events logarithmically, such that Major Change kept happening in less time, or more precisely half the time as the previous change. That means that change occurred in pulsed logarithmic intervals. I have attempted to why this happens, but that is better left for another work. For now, we leave this task largely to readers to wonder about and make their own theories. We will however take on the humble and diligent task of assembling the evidence and ordering it on a logarithmic scale. Such as a scale can be updated, and I have begun some of that process. What I found was that new evidence surfacing was increasingly confirming of the logarithmic structuring outlined here. We will let you judge yourself as to how sufficient the evidence is and what that might say about the universe. It is an exciting process, and one which can only be "in process," to be continually updated and refined by others such as yourself. Let us then discover together.

The Unfolding Of Time

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Author : Michael A. Susko
language : en
Publisher: AllrOneofUs Publishing
Release Date : 2025-05-01

The Unfolding Of Time written by Michael A. Susko and has been published by AllrOneofUs Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-05-01 with Science categories.

The Unfolding of Time: A Logarithmic Model for Astronomical, Biological, and Cultural Evolution presents a unifying framework for understanding complexity across cosmic, biological, and cultural domains. Rather than treating the history of the universe as a linear sequence of disconnected events, this work proposes that major evolutionary thresholds—from the formation of galaxies and rocky planets to the emergence of life and symbolic culture—follow a rhythmic pattern when plotted on a logarithmic timescale. Drawing on current astronomical research, evolutionary biology, and anthropological insight, the model suggests that complexity emerges in distinct pulses, each nested within a broader unfolding. This interdisciplinary synthesis invites a rethinking of time's structure—not as a flat continuum, but as a layered rhythm of transformation. The result is a compelling vision of the universe's evolution, in which deep regularities shape the appearance of novelty across scales.

Mesozoic Mammals From South America And Their Forerunners

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Author : Guillermo W. Rougier
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2021-02-22

Mesozoic Mammals From South America And Their Forerunners written by Guillermo W. Rougier and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-22 with Science categories.

This book summarizes the most relevant published paleontological information, supplemented by our own original work, on the record of Mesozoic mammals’ evolution, their close ancestors and their immediate descendants. Mammals evolved in a systematically diverse world, amidst a dynamic geography that is at the root of the 6,500 species living today. Fossils of Mesozoic mammals, while rare and often incomplete, are key to understanding how mammals have evolved over more than 200 million years. Mesozoic mammals and their close relatives occur in a few dozen localities from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, and Peru spanning from the Mid- Triassic to the Late Cretaceous, with some lineages surviving the cataclysmic end of the Cretaceous period, into the Cenozoic of Argentina. There are roughly 25 recognized mammalian species distributed in several distinctive lineages, including australosphenidans, multituberculates, gondwanatherians, eutriconodonts, amphilestids and dryolestoids, among others. With its focus on diversity, systematics, phylogeny, and their impact on the evolution of mammals, there is no similar book currently available.

Vertebrate Palaeontology

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Author : Michael J. Benton
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2024-07-15

Vertebrate Palaeontology written by Michael J. Benton and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-07-15 with Science categories.

All-new edition of the world’s leading vertebrate palaeontology textbook, now addressing key evolutionary transitions and ecological drivers for vertebrate evolution Richly illustrated with colour illustrations of the key species and cladograms of all major vertebrate taxa, Vertebrate Palaeontology provides a complete account of the evolution of vertebrates, including macroevolutionary trends and drivers that have shaped their organs and body plans, key transitions such as terrestrialization, endothermy, flight and impacts of mass extinctions on biodiversity and ecological drivers behind the origin of chordates and vertebrates, their limbs, jaws, feathers, and hairs. This revised and updated fifth edition features numerous recent examples of breakthrough discoveries in line with the current macroevolutionary approach in palaeontology research, such as the evolutionary drivers that have shaped vertebrate development. Didactical features have been enhanced and include new functional and developmental feature spreads, key questions, and extensive references to useful websites. Written by a leading academic in the field, Vertebrate Palaeontology discusses topics such as: Palaeozoic fishes, including Cambrian vertebrates, placoderms (‘armour-plated monsters’), Pan-Chondrichthyes such as sharks and rays, and Osteichthyes (‘bony fishes’) The first tetrapods, covering problems of life on land, diversity of Carboniferous tetrapods and temnospondyls and reptiliomorphs following the Carboniferous Mesozoic reptiles, such as Testudinata (turtles), Crocodylomorpha, Pterosauria, Dinosauria, great sea dragons and Lepidosauria (lizards and snakes) Mammals of the southern and northern hemispheres, covering Xenarthra (sloths, anteaters), Afrotheria (African mammals), Laurasiatheria (bats, ungulates, carnivores), and Euarchontoglires (rodents, primates) A highly comprehensive and completely up-to-date reference on vertebrate evolution, Vertebrate Palaeontology is an ideal learning aid for palaeontology courses in biology and geology departments. The text is also highly valuable to enthusiasts who want to experience the flavour of how modern research in the field is conducted.

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology And Paleohistology

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Author : Vivian de Buffrénil
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2021-06-24

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology And Paleohistology written by Vivian de Buffrénil and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-24 with Medical categories.

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates. In addition to outlining anatomical diversity, it provides fundamental phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts for interpretation. An international team of leading authorities review the impact of ontogeny, mechanics, and environment in relation to bone and dental tissues. Synthesizing current advances in the biological problems of growth, metabolism, evolution, ecology, and behavior, this comprehensive and authoritative volume is built upon a foundation of concepts and technology generated over the past fifty years.

Astronomical Bilological Unfolding Of Time

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Author : Michael A. Susko
language : en
Publisher: AllrOneofUs Publishing
Release Date : 2025-04-05

Astronomical Bilological Unfolding Of Time written by Michael A. Susko and has been published by AllrOneofUs Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-04-05 with Science categories.

The Astronomical & Biological Unfolding of Time Tracing Pulses at Logarithmic Intervals Rather than evolving evenly, the universe unfolds in pulses—leaps of increasing complexity that reveal a hidden architecture beneath time’s surface. This two-volume work introduces a logarithmic model of emergence, tracing the evolution of complexity across both the astronomical and biological realms. Volume I explores the cosmic unfolding of time through five major nodes—from primordial conditions to galaxies, rocky planets, the emergence of life, and the rise of symbiotic eukaryotic cells. At each node, transformation occurs not gradually, but in concentrated bursts. These events are not scattered randomly through time, but align at regular logarithmic intervals. In this framework, time itself becomes a structured terrain—where the improbable becomes expected, and the complex emerges from deep preparation. Volume II traces the biological unfolding of life across ten major pulses over four billion years. Each evolutionary leap—at 4, 2, 1 billion years ago and beyond—ushers in new levels of organization: from the first cells to multicellular bodies, from locomotion to symbolic thought. Drawing from evolutionary biology, paleontology, and molecular genetics, the model offers a fresh synthesis: life evolves in rhythmic bursts, each preceded by a precursor period of uncertainty and followed by explicit realization. Together, these volumes propose a unified temporal framework that links cosmic and biological evolution. They invite us to see pattern in deep time—and meaning in emergence.