Pleistocene Amphibians And Reptiles In North America
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Pleistocene Amphibians And Reptiles In North America
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Author : J. Alan Holman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press on Demand
Release Date : 1995
Pleistocene Amphibians And Reptiles In North America written by J. Alan Holman and has been published by Oxford University Press on Demand this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Science categories.
This book presents a major summary of what is currently known about North American amphibians and fossils in the Pleistocene. The only book available on the subject, it includes a general treatment of the Pleistocene and its effects on the physical and biological world, and features an illustrated bestiary of the herpetological families and genera as well as a discussion of the identification of fossils. The changes in the North American herpetofauna from the Cretaceous to the Pleistocene are cogently summarized, and complete herpetofaunal lists from the seven designated Pleistocene regions of North America are included. The concluding chapter details range adjustments and extinction patterns, and contrasts the evolutionary "stasis" of the herpetofauna with the avian and mammalian fauna. The work will be considered an essential reference for paleontologists.
Pleistocene Amphibians And Reptiles In Britain And Europe
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Author : J. Alan Holman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 1998-06-18
Pleistocene Amphibians And Reptiles In Britain And Europe written by J. Alan Holman and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998-06-18 with Science categories.
The Pleistocene epoch or Ice Age, an extended period of advancing and retreating ice sheets, is characterized by striking climatic oscillations and sea level fluctuations. This age saw the rise and spread of humans and a great extinction of large mammals by the end of the epoch; in fact, the world today is essentially the product of dramatic changes that took place in the Pleistocene. This book, a companion to the author's Pleistocene Amphibians and Reptiles in North America, discusses the Pleistocene amphibians and reptiles in Britain and the European continent eastward through present-day Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Yugoslavian republics, and Greece. The book begins with a general discussion of the Pleistocene in Britain and Europe with an emphasis on regional terms used to define Pleistocene chronological events. Next, a look at the pre-Pleistocene herpetofauna of the study area sets the stage for a discussion of Pleistocene herpetofauna. A significant section of the book consists of a "bestiary," a series of annotated taxonomic accounts of Pleistocene herpetological taxa from the region. Following this is the interpretive section, beginning with a discussion of herpetological species as paleoenvironmental indicators and continuing with an analysis of herpetological population adjustments to Pleistocene events in Britain and Europe, and then with a discussion of extinction patterns in the region. Finally, the author compares Pleistocene herpetological events in Europe with those in North America. This volume and its companion together provide an up-to-date and comprehensive review of Pleistocene herpetofaunas across a significant portion of the Northern Hemisphere.
Fossil Salamanders Of North America
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Author : J. Alan Holman
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2006-08-22
Fossil Salamanders Of North America written by J. Alan Holman 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 2006-08-22 with Nature categories.
The book concludes with a discussion of the study of fossil salamanders as it relates to the development of a realistic phylogeny and classification of the group.
Fossil Frogs And Toads Of North America
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Author : J. Alan Holman
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2003-12-25
Fossil Frogs And Toads Of North America written by J. Alan Holman 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 2003-12-25 with Science categories.
The heart of this book consists of detailed systematic accounts of the known fossil frogs and toads (anurans) of North America and their localities. Extinct fossil frogs and toads are fully discussed and illustrated, and in some cases are re-diagnosed and re-described. For fossil taxa still living, the book gives the modern characteristics, ecological attributes, and modern ranges, and includes illustrations of diagnostic skeletal elements. The volume begins with an overview of the anurans and anuran studies, a general account of the skeleton and bones, and a discussion of the early evolution of the Anura, along with the formal classification of anuran taxonomic groups found in the North American fossil record. The third part of the book presents an epoch-by-epoch discussion of Mesozoic, Tertiary, and Pleistocene anurans, the classification and phylogeny of the anurans, and a comprehensive list of references.
Annotated Bibliography Of Quaternary Vertebrates Of Northern North America
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Author : Donna Naughton
language : en
Publisher: University of Toronto Press
Release Date : 2003-01-01
Annotated Bibliography Of Quaternary Vertebrates Of Northern North America written by Donna Naughton and has been published by University of Toronto Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-01 with Science categories.
This book focuses on highlights (species mentioned, locality, geological age, stratigraphic positions, etc.) of nearly 1000 items published between 1821 and 2000, dealing with the remains of vertebrates that lived from about 2 million to 5000 years ago.
The Amphibians And Reptiles Of Michigan
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Author : J. Alan Holman
language : en
Publisher: Wayne State University Press
Release Date : 2012
The Amphibians And Reptiles Of Michigan written by J. Alan Holman and has been published by Wayne State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Nature categories.
Holman uniquely bridges the gap between neo- and paleoherpetology and shows that Michigan's modern herpetofaunas reflect Pleistocene (ice age) and Holocene (warm period after the ice age) events, as the entire modern population was forced to re-invade the state after the last withdrawal of ice. In Part 1, Holman discusses Michigan as an amphibian and reptile habitat, including a geological, climatic, and vegetational history. Part 2 presents recent species accounts, covering all fifty-four species of amphibians and reptiles, along with their general distribution, Michigan distribution (with range maps), geographic variation, habitat and habits, reproduction and growth, diet, predation and defense, interaction with humans, behavioral characteristics, population health, and general remarks. In Part 3, Holman examines the Michigan herpetofauna in Quaternary and recent historical times and the species accounts include Pleistocene, Holocene, and archaeological records.
Venomous Reptiles Of The United States Canada And Northern Mexico
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Author : Carl H. Ernst
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2011-06
Venomous Reptiles Of The United States Canada And Northern Mexico written by Carl H. Ernst and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-06 with Nature categories.
The first volume contains species accounts of the venomous lizards and elapid and viperid snakes found north of Mexico's twenty-fifth parallel. Volume two covers the twenty-one species of rattlesnakes found in the United States, Canada, and northern Mexico.
Fossil Snakes Of North America
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Author : J. Alan Holman
language : en
Publisher: Indiana University Press
Release Date : 2000
Fossil Snakes Of North America written by J. Alan Holman 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 2000 with Fiction categories.
"This volume includes detailed accounts of the morphology and distribution of the fossil snakes of North America and also remarks on their evolutionary, zoogeographic, and paleoecological patterns. The heart of the book consists of detailed systematic accounts of the known fossil snakes of North America and their localities. Extinct fossil taxa are discussed and illustrated, and many are re-described on the basis of new information. The book provides illustrations of diagnostic vertebrae and criteria for the identification of presently living fossil snake taxa as well as descriptions of the modern characteristics and ranges of these species." "Color photographs in the 16-page insert present a catalog of representative living snake species." --Book Jacket.
Vertebrate Paleontology In Arizona
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Author : Andrew B. Heckert
language : en
Publisher: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Release Date : 2005
Vertebrate Paleontology In Arizona written by Andrew B. Heckert and has been published by New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Animals, Fossil categories.
Snakes Of North America
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Author : Alan Tennant
language : en
Publisher: Taylor Trade Publishing
Release Date : 2003-06-19
Snakes Of North America written by Alan Tennant and has been published by Taylor Trade Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-06-19 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Providing thorough descriptions of almost 200 species, this guide presents thousands of facts and figures that will help you identify, understand, and appreciate these important and remarkable animals. Each species and subspecies account includes the latest findings on abundance, size, reproductive habits, prey, habitat, behavior and venomous/nonvenomous status.