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Vertebrate Palaeontology
Author | : Michael J. Benton |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 2014-08-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781118407646 |
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Vertebrate palaeontology is a lively field, with new discoveries reported every week... and not only dinosaurs! This new edition reflects the international scope of vertebrate palaeontology, with a special focus on exciting new finds from China. A key aim is to explain the science. Gone are the days of guesswork. Young researchers use impressive new numerical and imaging methods to explore the tree of life, macroevolution, global change, and functional morphology. The fourth edition is completely revised. The cladistic framework is strengthened, and new functional and developmental spreads are added. Study aids include: key questions, research to be done, and recommendations of further reading and web sites. The book is designed for palaeontology courses in biology and geology departments. It is also aimed at enthusiasts who want to experience the flavour of how the research is done. The book is strongly phylogenetic, and this makes it a source of current data on vertebrate evolution.
Vertebrate Palaeontology
Author | : Michael J. Benton |
Publsiher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 692 |
Release | : 2024-07-15 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781394195091 |
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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.
Short History of Vertebrate Palaeontology
Author | : Eric Buffetaut |
Publsiher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 1987-01-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : UCSD:31822004043188 |
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Throughout history man has been discovering fossil bones. Our interpretations of these discoveries through the centuries provides an insight into the development of scientific knowledge. This book traces the history of vertebrate palaeontolgoy from the discoveries and interpretations of fossil bones by the Greeks and Romans and their role as evidence for the biblical flood through to the formulation of the synthetic theory of evolution after the First World War. The author shows how the pioneering work of Cuvier in the 19th century and the inspiration of Darwin and others led to modern theories of evolution. He goes on to look at the great palaeontological finds which resulted from the opening-up of the American West, the industrial exploitation of minerals in Europe and colonial expansion in Asia and Africa.
Vertebrate Paleontological Techniques Volume 1
Author | : Patrick Leiggi,Peter May |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 2005-06-02 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 0521459001 |
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Everything that amateur and professional fossil hunters will ever need to know about modern palaeontological techniques and practice.
Vertebrate Paleontology and Evolution
Author | : Robert L. Carroll |
Publsiher | : New York [N.Y.] : W.H. Freeman |
Total Pages | : 698 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0716718227 |
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Functional Morphology in Vertebrate Paleontology
Author | : Jeff Thomason |
Publsiher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 1997-10-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0521629217 |
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Looks at how fossil vertebrates moved, fed and reproduced.
Vertebrate Paleontology in Utah
Author | : David D. Gillette |
Publsiher | : Utah Geological Survey |
Total Pages | : 568 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Fossils |
ISBN | : 9781557916341 |
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The 52 papers in this vary in content from summaries or state-of-knowledge treatments, to detailed contributions that describe new species. Although the distinction is subtle, the title (Vertebrate Paleontology in Utah) indicates the science of paleontology in the state of Utah, rather than the even more ambitious intent if it were given the title “Vertebrate Paleontology of Utah” which would promise an encyclopedic treatment of the subject. The science of vertebrate paleontology in Utah is robust and intense. It has grown prodigiously in the past decade, and promises to continue to grow indefinitely. This research benefits everyone in the state, through Utah’s muse ums and educational institutions, which are the direct beneficiaries.
Vertebrate Palaeontology
Author | : Michael J. Benton |
Publsiher | : Unknown |
Total Pages | : 400 |
Release | : 1990 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : UOM:39015018892185 |
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Presents an outline of the history of the vertebrates, based on studies by palaeontologists around the world.--