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Author | : Michael J. Benton |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 504 |
Release | : 2014-08-04 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1118407644 |
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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.
Author | : Robert L. Carroll |
Publisher | : New York [N.Y.] : W.H. Freeman |
Total Pages | : 698 |
Release | : 1988 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780716718222 |
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Author | : Michael J. Benton |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 506 |
Release | : 2014-10-20 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1118406842 |
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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.
Author | : Jeff Thomason |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 308 |
Release | : 1997-10-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780521629218 |
Download Functional Morphology in Vertebrate Paleontology Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Looks at how fossil vertebrates moved, fed and reproduced.
Author | : Eric Buffetaut |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 258 |
Release | : 1987-01-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : |
Download Short History of Vertebrate Palaeontology Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.
Author | : Michael J. Benton |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 1001 |
Release | : 2013-04-25 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1118685407 |
Download Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the science of the history of life. Paleobiologists bring many analytical tools to bear in interpreting the fossil record and the book introduces the latest techniques, from multivariate investigations of biogeography and biostratigraphy to engineering analysis of dinosaur skulls, and from homeobox genes to cladistics. All the well-known fossil groups are included, including microfossils and invertebrates, but an important feature is the thorough coverage of plants, vertebrates and trace fossils together with discussion of the origins of both life and the metazoans. All key related subjects are introduced, such as systematics, ecology, evolution and development, stratigraphy and their roles in understanding where life came from and how it evolved and diversified. Unique features of the book are the numerous case studies from current research that lead students to the primary literature, analytical and mathematical explanations and tools, together with associated problem sets and practical schedules for instructors and students. “..any serious student of geology who does not pick this book off the shelf will be putting themselves at a huge disadvantage. The material may be complex, but the text is extremely accessible and well organized, and the book ought to be essential reading for palaeontologists at undergraduate, postgraduate and more advanced levels—both in Britain as well as in North America.” Falcon-Lang, H., Proc. Geol. Assoc. 2010 “...this is an excellent introduction to palaeontology in general. It is well structured, accessibly written and pleasantly informative .....I would recommend this as a standard reference text to all my students without hesitation.” David Norman Geol Mag 2010 Companion website This book includes a companion website at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/paleobiology The website includes: · An ongoing database of additional Practical’s prepared by the authors · Figures from the text for downloading · Useful links for each chapter · Updates from the authors
Author | : Willard Rouse Jillson |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 34 |
Release | : 1918 |
Genre | : Vertebrates, Fossil |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Patrick Leiggi |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 372 |
Release | : 2005-06-02 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9780521459006 |
Download Vertebrate Paleontological Techniques: Volume 1 Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Everything that amateur and professional fossil hunters will ever need to know about modern palaeontological techniques and practice.
Author | : E. N. K. Clarkson |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 468 |
Release | : 2013-07-23 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1118685164 |
Download Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution is well establishedas the foremost palaeontology text at the undergraduate level. Thisfully revised fourth edition includes a complete update of thesections on evolution and the fossil record, and the evolution ofthe early metazoans. New work on the classification of the major phyla (inparticular brachiopods and molluscs) has been incorporated. The section on trace fossils is extensively rewritten. The author has taken care to involve specialists in the majorgroups, to ensure the taxonomy is as up-to-date and accurate aspossible.
Author | : Vivian de Buffrénil |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 1882 |
Release | : 2021-06-24 |
Genre | : Medical |
ISBN | : 1351189573 |
Download Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
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.