Introduction and Succession of Vertebrate Life in America (Classic Reprint): An Address Delivered Before the American Association for the Advancement of Science, at Nashville, August 30 - Couverture souple

Marsh, Othniel Charles

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ISBN 10 : 1330296826 ISBN 13 : 9781330296820

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Explore the story of vertebrate life in America, from ancient mammals to the rise of the horse, and how early fossils reshaped our view of evolution.

This edition presents a concise account of American paleontology, highlighting how bones and teeth reveal the growth of mammal groups from the Eocene to the Pliocene. It traces how the horse lineage, rhinoceros relatives, and other ungulates evolved, and how natural selection and environmental change shaped their paths. The author also reflects on the origins of humans in North America and the broader history of fossil discovery, focusing on regional finds and the best-supported ideas of his time.

- Learn how scientists piece together ancient life from skulls, teeth, and limb bones
- See the step-by-step development of the horse family and related ungulates
- Understand how natural selection and migration influenced mammal evolution
- Discover connections between fossil evidence, archaeology, and early American science

Ideal for readers of science history and paleontology, those curious about how American fossils helped rewrite the story of life on Earth.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1330296826
ISBN 13: 9781330296820
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Nombre de pages: 66
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Introduction and Succession of Vertebrate Life in America (Classic Reprint)

Othniel Charles Marsh

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ISBN 10 : 1330296826 ISBN 13 : 9781330296820

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution and progression of vertebrate life in the Americas over hundreds of millions of years, using fossil records as a primary lens. The author suggests that vertebrate life may have existed in this region even before the Paleozoic period, but evidence becomes clear by the Devonian period with early fish species. The book then takes readers through the Mesozoic era, highlighting the dominance of reptiles, including dinosaurs, and the appearance of early birds. The Cenozoic era is given significant attention, as mammals took over and diversified, eventually giving rise to the equines we're familiar with today. This book is foundational for understanding the history of vertebrate life on our continent and the deep connections between past, present, and future ecosystems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781330296820_0

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