Colbert's Evolution of the Vertebrates: A History of the Backboned Animals Through Time - Couverture rigide

Colbert, Edwin H.; Morales, Michael; Minkoff, Eli C.

 
9780471384618: Colbert's Evolution of the Vertebrates: A History of the Backboned Animals Through Time
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ISBN 10 : 0471384615 ISBN 13 : 9780471384618
Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2001

Synopsis

Vertebrate evolution is studied through comparative anatomy and functional morphology of existing vertebrates as well as fossil records. Since the publication of the previous edition of Colbert's Evolution of the Vertebrates: A History of the Backboned Animals Through Time, there have been significant advances in the knowledge surrounding backboned animals. This latest edition of the classic text is completely revised to offer the most recent discoveries in this continually evolving field of science. Covering the various aspects of vertebrate life, from skeletal system to ecology, behavior, and physiology, the Fifth Edition includes new sections on conodonts, dinosaurs, primates, and the origin of birds, and discusses: Analysis of morphological and molecular data Early diversification of vertebrates The evolution of dinosaurs The origin of mammals Early ruling reptiles Basic adaptation of ungulates Colbert's Evolution of the Vertebrates, Fifth Edition carries on its legacy as an invaluable reference for professionals in evolutionary biology and paleontology, as well as an ideal textbook for students in those fields.

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À propos de l?auteur

EDWIN H. COLBERT is Honorary Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff. In addition, he is Curator Emeritus for the American Museum of Natural History in New York and Professor Emeritus at Columbia University in New York. MICHAEL MORALES is Curator of Geology at The Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff, Arizona. ELI C. MINKOFF is Professor of Biology and Chair of the Department of Biology at Bates College in Lewiston, Maine.

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Éditeur
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Date d'édition
2001
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0471384615
ISBN 13 
9780471384618
Reliure
Relié
Numéro d'édition
5
Nombre de pages
576
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9788126533183: Colberts Evolution Of The Vertebrates: A History Of The Backboned Animals Through Time, 5Th Ed

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  8126533188 ISBN 13 :  9788126533183
Editeur : WILEY INDIA, 2011
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