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Origin And Evolution Of Vertebrates
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Author : Richa Arora
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004-01-01
Origin And Evolution Of Vertebrates written by Richa Arora and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-01 with Vertebrates categories.
Vertebrates (Chordates) Have Several Diagnostic Characters Which Re Absolutely Distinctive, Separating Them Sharply From All Forms Of Life. The Main Contrast Between Invertebrate And Vertebrate Animals Seems To Be That, As A Whole The Former Are Static Organisms With Little Or No Power Of Locomotion, While The Latter Are Essentially Dynamic.This Book Presents A Scientific Story Of Origin And Evolution Of Vertebrates. The Information Is Grouped Under Thirteen Chapters.ContentsOrigin Of Vertebrates; Origin Of Land Vertebrates; Origin Of Reptiles; Origin Of Dinosaurs; Origin Of Birds; Origin Of Mammals; Proboscideans; Horses; Camels; South American Mammal Radiation; Prosimians; The Evolution Of Man; The Gradual Appearance Of Man; Etc.
Origin And Evolution Of Vertebrates
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language : en
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Release Date : 2003
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Origin And Evolution Of Vertebrates
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language : en
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Release Date : 2018
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Vertebrate Evolution
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Author : Donald R. Prothero
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2022-04-19
Vertebrate Evolution written by Donald R. Prothero and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-04-19 with Science categories.
The first vertebrate animals appear in the fossil record over 520 million years ago. These lineages diversified and eventually crept ashore leading to further evolutionary divergence and the appearance of the familiar charismatic vertebrates of today. From the tiniest fishes, diminutive salamanders, and miniaturized lizards to gargantuan dinosaurs, enormous brontotheres, and immense whales, vertebrates have captured the imagination of the lay public as well as the most erudite academics. They are the among the best studied organisms. This book employs beautifully rendered illustrations of these diverse lineages along with informative text to document a rich evolutionary history. The prolific and best-selling author reveals much of the latest findings regarding the phylogenetic history of vertebrates without overwhelming the reader with pedantry and excessive jargon. Simultaneously, comprehensive and authoritative while being approachable and lucid, this book should appeal to both the scholar, the student, and the fossil enthusiast. Key Features Provides an up-to-date account of evolution of vertebrates Includes numerous beautiful color reconstructions of prehistoric vertebrates Describes extinct vertebrates and their evolutionary history Discusses and illustrates the first vertebrates, as well as familiar lineages of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals Reviews mass extinctions and other important events in the diversification of vertebrates Related Titles Bard, J. Evolution: The Origins and Mechanisms of Diversity (ISBN 9780367357016) Böhmer, C., et al. Atlas of Terrestrial Mammal Limbs (ISBN 9781138705906) Diogo, R., et al. Muscles of Chordates: Development, Homologies, and Evolution (ISBN 9781138571167) Schweitzer, M. H., et al. Dinosaurs: How We Know What We Know (ISBN 9780367563813)
Across The Bridge
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Author : Henry Gee
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2018-07-04
Across The Bridge written by Henry Gee and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-07-04 with Science categories.
“Addresses an important topic for biologists and zoologists about vertebrates’ place in the ‘grand scheme’ . . . genuinely witty and charming . . . magnificent.” —Neil J. Gostling, University of Southampton Our understanding of vertebrate origins and the backbone of human history evolves with each new fossil find and DNA map. Many species have now had their genomes sequenced, and molecular techniques allow genetic inspection of even non-model organisms. But as longtime Nature editor Henry Gee argues in Across the Bridge, despite these giant strides and our deepening understanding of how vertebrates fit into the tree of life, the morphological chasm between vertebrates and invertebrates remains vast and enigmatic. As Gee shows, even as scientific advances have falsified a variety of theories linking these groups, the extant relatives of vertebrates are too few for effective genetic analysis. Moreover, the more we learn about the species that do remain—from sea-squirts to starfish—the clearer it becomes that they are too far evolved along their own courses to be of much use in reconstructing what the latest invertebrate ancestors of vertebrates looked like. Fossils present yet further problems of interpretation. Tracing both the fast-changing science that has helped illuminate the intricacies of vertebrate evolution as well as the limits of that science, Across the Bridge helps us to see how far the field has come in crossing the invertebrate-to-vertebrate divide—and how far we still have to go. “A beautiful ode to some of the least appreciated animals . . . guides the reader joyfully through deuterostomes—weaving disparate elements of embryology, paleontology, and morphology into an unprecedented and accessible narrative.” —Jakob Vinther, University of Bristol
The Vertebrate Integumentvolume 1
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Author : Theagarten Lingham-Soliar
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2014-02-18
The Vertebrate Integumentvolume 1 written by Theagarten Lingham-Soliar 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 2014-02-18 with Science categories.
The vertebrate integument arose about 450 million years ago as an ‘armour’ of dermal bony plates in small, jawless fish-like creatures, informally known as the ostracoderms. This book reviews the major changes that have occurred in the vertebrate integument from its beginnings to the present day. Critical questions concerning the origin, structure and functional biology of the bony integument are discussed and intrinsically linked to major steps in vertebrate evolution and phylogeny—the origin of jaws and the origin of teeth. The discussions include the origins of mineralization of major vertebrate skeletal components such as the dermatocranium, branchial arches and vertebral column. The advances that led to the origin of modern fishes and their phylogenetic development are reviewed and include the evolution of fins and replacement of the bony plates with several types of dermal scales. The evolution of reptiles saw a major transformation of the integument, with the epidermis becoming the protective outermost layer, from which the scales arose, while the dermis lay below it. The biological significance of the newly-evolved β-keratin in reptilian scales, among the toughest natural materials known, is discussed in the context of its major contribution to the great success of reptiles and to the evolution of feathers and avian flight. The dermis in many vertebrates is strengthened by layers of oppositely oriented cross-fibres, now firmly entrenched as a design principle of biomechanics. Throughout the book conventional ideas are discussed and a number of new hypotheses are presented in light of the latest developments. The long evolutionary history of vertebrates indicates that the significance of the Darwinian concept of “survival of the fittest” may be overstated, including in our own mammalian origins and that chance often plays a major role in evolutionary patterns. Extensive illustrations are included to support the verbal descriptions. Professor Theagarten Lingham-Soliar is in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Chordate Origins And Evolution
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Author : Noriyuki Satoh
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2016-07-14
Chordate Origins And Evolution written by Noriyuki Satoh and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-14 with Science categories.
Chordate Origins and Evolution: The Molecular Evolutionary Road to Vertebrates focuses on echinoderms (starfish, sea urchins, and others), hemichordates (acorn worms, etc.), cephalochordates (lancelets), urochordates or tunicates (ascidians, larvaceans and others), and vertebrates. In general, evolution of these groups is discussed independently, on a larger scale: ambulacrarians (echi+hemi) and chordates (cephlo+uro+vert). Until now, discussion of these topics has been somewhat fragmented, and this work provides a unified presentation of the essential information. In the more than 150 years since Charles Darwin proposed the concept of the origin of species by means of natural selection, which has profoundly affected all fields of biology and medicine, the evolution of animals (metazoans) has been studied, discussed, and debated extensively. Following many decades of classical comparative morphology and embryology, the 1980s marked a turning point in studies of animal evolution, when molecular biological approaches, including molecular phylogeny (MP), molecular evolutionary developmental biology (evo-devo), and comparative genomics (CG), began to be employed. There are at least five key events in metazoan evolution, which include the origins of 1) diploblastic animals, such as cnidarians; 2) triploblastic animals or bilaterians; 3) protostomes and deuterostomes; 4) chordates, among deuterostomes; and 5) vertebrates, among chordates. The last two have received special attention in relation to evolution of human beings. During the past two decades, great advances have been made in this field, especially in regard to molecular and developmental mechanisms involved in the evolution of chordates. For example, the interpretation of phylogenetic relationships among deuterostomes has drastically changed. In addition, we have now obtained a large quantity of MP, evo-devo, and CG information on the origin and evolution of chordates. Covers the most significant advances in this field to give readers an understanding of the interesting biological issues involved Provides a unified presentation of essential information regarding each phylum and an integrative understanding of molecular mechanisms involved in the origin and evolution of chordates Discusses the evolutionary scenario of chordates based on two major characteristic features of animals—namely modes of feeding (energy sources) and reproduction—as the two main forces driving animal evolution and benefiting dialogue for future studies of animal evolution
Colbert S Evolution Of The Vertebrates
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Author : Edwin H. Colbert
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Liss
Release Date : 2001-09-24
Colbert S Evolution Of The Vertebrates written by Edwin H. Colbert and has been published by Wiley-Liss this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-09-24 with Medical categories.
Vertebrate evolution is studied through comparative anatomy and functional morphology of existing vertebrates as well as fossil records. Since the publication of the previous edition of Colbert’s Evolution of the Vertebrates: A History of the Backboned Animals Through Time, there have been significant advances in the knowledge surrounding backboned animals. This latest edition of the classic text is completely revised to offer the most recent discoveries in this continually evolving field of science. Covering the various aspects of vertebrate life, from skeletal system to ecology, behavior, and physiology, the Fifth Edition includes new sections on conodonts, dinosaurs, primates, and the origin of birds, and discusses: Analysis of morphological and molecular data Early diversification of vertebrates The evolution of dinosaurs The origin of mammals Early ruling reptiles Basic adaptation of ungulates Colbert’s Evolution of the Vertebrates, Fifth Edition carries on its legacy as an invaluable reference for professionals in evolutionary biology and paleontology, as well as an ideal textbook for students in those fields.
Evolution Of The Vertebrates
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Author : Edwin H. Colbert
language : en
Publisher: Wiley-Liss
Release Date : 1991-04-08
Evolution Of The Vertebrates written by Edwin H. Colbert and has been published by Wiley-Liss this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-04-08 with Nature categories.
An investigation of the evolution of backboned animals (vertebrates), now appearing in its Fourth Edition. Traces the history of each major vertebrate group from its origin to its extinction or the emergence of the next, more advanced group. Contains drawings and illustrations depicting lifelike renderings of these creatures of the past.
The Origin Of Vertebrates
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Author : Walter Holbrook Gaskell
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-05
The Origin Of Vertebrates written by Walter Holbrook Gaskell and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-05 with Fiction categories.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Origin of Vertebrates" by Walter Holbrook Gaskell. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.