| Product Summary | | Format: Hardcover | | ISBN: 9780471384618 | | Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. | | Publish Date: 9/1/2001 | | Buy.com Sku: 30801307 | | Item#: R6MTPF | | Dimensions (in Inches) 10H x 7L x 1.25T | | Pages: 576 | | Edition Number: 5 |
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| | | 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.
| Praise| "The book points out very cleary the climatic and geological conditions, and environment that allowed the various taxa of vertebrates to evolve and thrive. The clarity and insightfulness of the authors are highly recommended." (W.H. Tam, University of Western Ontario)|| "considered a classic" (New York Times, 25 November 2001)|| "An absolute must for readers with an interest in vertebrate evolution." (Northeastern Naturalist, Vol. 9, No. 2, 2002) |
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