Author: Linnean Society of LondonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 600
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Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society
Author: Linnean Society of LondonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Zoology
Languages : en
Pages : 600
Book Description
Wonderful Life: The Burgess Shale and the Nature of History
Author: Stephen Jay GouldPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393245209
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 350
Book Description
"[An] extraordinary book. . . . Mr. Gould is an exceptional combination of scientist and science writer. . . . He is thus exceptionally well placed to tell these stories, and he tells them with fervor and intelligence."—James Gleick, New York Times Book Review High in the Canadian Rockies is a small limestone quarry formed 530 million years ago called the Burgess Shale. It hold the remains of an ancient sea where dozens of strange creatures lived—a forgotten corner of evolution preserved in awesome detail. In this book Stephen Jay Gould explores what the Burgess Shale tells us about evolution and the nature of history.
Amniote Paleobiology
Author: Matthew T. CarranoPublisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 0226094782
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 554
Book Description
Living amniotes—including all mammals, birds, crocodilians, snakes, and turtles—comprise an extraordinarily varied array of more than 21,000 species. Found in every major habitat on earth, they possess a truly remarkable range of morphological, ecological, and behavioral adaptations. The fossil record of amniotes extends back three hundred million years and reveals much about modern biological diversity of form and function. A collaborative effort of twenty-four researchers, Amniote Paleobiology presents thirteen new and important scientific perspectives on the evolution and biology of this familiar group. It includes new discoveries of dinosaurs and primitive relatives of mammals; studies of mammalian chewing and locomotion; and examinations of the evolutionary process in plesiosaurs, mammals, and dinosaurs. Emphasizing the rich variety of analytical techniques available to vertebrate paleontologists—from traditional description to multivariate morphometrics and complex three-dimensional kinematics—Amniote Paleobiology seeks to understand how species are related to each other and what these relationships reveal about changes in anatomy and function over time. A timely synthesis of modern contributions to the field of evolutionary studies, Amniote Paleobiology furthers our understanding of this diverse group.
The Mammalian Jaw
Author: Walter Stalker GreavesPublisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1139536605
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 127
Book Description
Mammalian skull structure is notably diverse; however at a basic level the jaw mechanism is remarkably similar, if not essentially the same, in the majority of mammals. Using simple models that are compared with real animals at every step, this book examines the basic structural features of the mammalian jaw mechanism from a mechanical point of view. It explores how the mechanical constraints placed on the jaw have contributed to the evolution of an efficient basic structure, used by many mammals, which precludes mechanical difficulties and uses a minimum amount of bone tissue. Throughout the book the emphasis is on conceptual understanding, with explanations linked together to form a complete story that can be applied to both fossil and extant mammals. Summarising over forty years of research from one of the leading pioneers in 3D jaw mechanics, this is a must-have for anyone interested in mammalian jaw morphology.
Major Events in Early Vertebrate Evolution
Author: Per Erik AhlbergPublisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 113456886X
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
A multi-author volume Major Events in Early Vertebrate Evolution examines the origin and early evolution of the backboned animals (vertebrates)-the group which comprises all fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including ourselves. This volume draws together evidence from fossils, genes, and developmental biology (the study of how embry
Encyclopedia of Paleontology
Author: Ronald SingerPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1134271417
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 1153
Book Description
The Encyclopedia of Paleontology is designed to address the shortage of general reference works on both vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology and to serve the needs of students and lay persons interested in the field. As the encyclopedia aims to provide basic information, the majority of the 350 entries are devoted to explanations of paleontological concepts and techniques, examinations of the evolutionary development of particular organisms and biological features, profiles of major discoveries, and biographies of leading scientists. Each entry includes an essay and a further reading list. An international team of 200 leading experts in the field has prepared the illustrations and the essays, which range from concise descriptions to comprehensive discussions.
Supplementary Catalogue of the Public Library of New South Wales, Sydney, Reference Department
Author: Public Library of New South Wales. Reference DeptPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1140
Book Description
Learning from the Land
Author: Linda M. HillPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (Utah)
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Pollen and Spores
Author: Ian Keith FergusonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 472
Book Description
The Transactions of the Entomological Society of London
Author: Entomological Society of London (1833-1933)Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Entomology
Languages : en
Pages : 698
Book Description