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The Origin and Early Evolutionary History of Snakes
Author | : David J. Gower,Hussam Zaher |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 489 |
Release | : 2022-08-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781108837347 |
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Latest developments in understanding how, when and where the extraordinary body plan and ecology of snakes evolved from lizard ancestors.
The Origin of Snakes
Author | : Michael Wayne Caldwell |
Publsiher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 736 |
Release | : 2019-06-28 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781351645102 |
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This book presents perspectives on the past and present state of the understanding of snake origins. It reviews and critiques data and ideas from paleontology and neontology (herpetology), as well as ideas from morphological and molecular phylogenetics. The author reviews the anatomy and morphology of extant snakes. Methods are also critiqued, including those empirical and theoretical methods employed to hypothesize ancestral ecologies for snakes. The modern debate on squamate phylogeny and snake ingroup phylogeny using molecules and morphology is examined critically to provide insights on origins and evolution. Key Features Important major evolutionary transformation in vertebrate evolution Continuing historical debate in vertebrate paleontology Of wide interest to a core audience of paleontologists, herpetologists, and morphologists Author acknowledged as prominent contributor to debate over snake origins Based on remarkable well preserved fossil specimens
The Origin of Snakes
Author | : Michael Wayne Caldwell |
Publsiher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 300 |
Release | : 2019-06-28 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781482251357 |
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This book presents perspectives on the past and present state of the understanding of snake origins. It reviews and critiques data and ideas from paleontology and neontology (herpetology), as well as ideas from morphological and molecular phylogenetics. The author reviews the anatomy and morphology of extant snakes. Methods are also critiqued, including those empirical and theoretical methods employed to hypothesize ancestral ecologies for snakes. The modern debate on squamate phylogeny and snake ingroup phylogeny using molecules and morphology is examined critically to provide insights on origins and evolution. Key Features Important major evolutionary transformation in vertebrate evolution Continuing historical debate in vertebrate paleontology Of wide interest to a core audience of paleontologists, herpetologists, and morphologists Author acknowledged as prominent contributor to debate over snake origins Based on remarkable well preserved fossil specimens
The Origin and Early Evolutionary History of Snakes
Author | : David J. Gower,Hussam Zaher |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 489 |
Release | : 2022-08-11 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781108945073 |
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Snakes comprise nearly 4,000 extant species found on all major continents except Antarctica. Morphologically and ecologically diverse, they include burrowing, arboreal, and marine forms, feeding on prey ranging from insects to large mammals. Snakes are strikingly different from their closest lizard relatives, and their origins and early diversification have long challenged and enthused evolutionary biologists. The origin and early evolution of snakes is a broad, interdisciplinary topic for which experts in palaeontology, ecology, physiology, embryology, phylogenetics, and molecular biology have made important contributions. The last 25 years has seen a surge of interest, resulting partly from new fossil material, but also from new techniques in molecular and systematic biology. This volume summarises and discusses the state of our knowledge, approaches, data, and ongoing debates. It provides reviews, syntheses, new data and perspectives on a wide range of topics relevant to students and researchers in evolutionary biology, neontology, and palaeontology.
Fossil Snakes of North America
Author | : J. Alan Holman |
Publsiher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 412 |
Release | : 2000 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 0253337216 |
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"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.
Snakes
Author | : Harry W. Greene |
Publsiher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 382 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0520224876 |
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In clear, engaging prose, "Snakes" provides an up-to-date summary of every facet of the natural history of snakes--their diversity, evolution, and conservation--and, at the same time, makes a personal statement about why these animals are so compelling. 215 color photos. 3 tables.
Snakes
Author | : Roland Bauchot |
Publsiher | : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 228 |
Release | : 2006 |
Genre | : Serpents |
ISBN | : 9781402731815 |
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"Through the combined work of 13 different experts in the field, you'll gain invaluable and unique insight into the life style, behavioral characteristics, and physical appearance of many different species [of snakes]."--Page 2 of cover.
Fossil Snakes of North America
Author | : Charles W. Gilmore |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 110 |
Release | : 2013-03 |
Genre | : Electronic Book |
ISBN | : 1258635275 |
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