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Author | : Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 374 |
Release | : 2011-11-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0253005337 |
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An in-depth look at the origin and evolutionary radiation of the synapsids. About 320 million years ago a group of reptiles known as the synapsids emerged and forever changed Earth’s ecological landscapes. This book discusses the origin and radiation of the synapsids from their sail-backed pelycosaur ancestor to their diverse descendants, the therapsids or mammal-like reptiles, that eventually gave rise to mammals. It further showcases the remarkable evolutionary history of the synapsids in the Karoo Basin of South Africa and the environments that existed at the time. By highlighting studies of synapsid bone microstructure, it offers a unique perspective of how such studies are utilized to reconstruct various aspects of biology, such as growth dynamics, biomechanical function, and the attainment of sexual and skeletal maturity. A series of chapters outline the radiation and phylogenetic relationships of major synapsid lineages and provide direct insight into how bone histological analyses have led to an appreciation of these enigmatic animals as once-living creatures. The penultimate chapter examines the early radiation of mammals from their nonmammalian cynodont ancestors, and the book concludes by engaging the intriguing question of when and where endothermy evolved among the therapsids. “Ever since Nick Hotton’s book from the 1980s we have needed an update on the biology of therapsids, and it has been Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan and her students and associates who through their bone histological work have made the greatest progress in this field.” —Martin Sander, Steinmann Institute, University of Bonn “Forerunners of Mammals is full of meticulous detail . . . [I]t also contains a number of excellently rendered illustrations of some of the animals covered in the book, and the final chapter is a discussion of the evolution of endothermy that anyone with a background in biology might find of interest. . . . Recommended.” —Choice “Forerunners of Mammals will take interested readers beyond the classic jaw-to-ear appreciation of therapsids, towards a deeper appreciation of the ancestry of mammals.” —Journal of Mammalian Evolution “This volume represents a state-of-the-art contribution to our understanding of the paleobiology of how mammals arose, and what factors contributed to their evolutionary radiation and eventual success. It is highly recommended for anyone interested in these topics, and will be accessible to readers with minimal background in bone histology and synapsid paleontology.” —Quarterly Review of Biology
Author | : Katharine Hall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : |
Release | : 2016 |
Genre | : Mammals |
ISBN | : 9781628557718 |
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"All mammals share certain characteristics that set them apart from animal classes. But some mammals live on land and other mammals spend their lives in water--each is adapted to its environment. Land mammals breathe oxygen through nostrils but some marine mammals breathe through blowholes. Compare and contrast mammals that live on land to those that live in the water."--
Author | : American Society of Mammalogists |
Publisher | : Smithsonian Inst Press |
Total Pages | : 750 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 9781560988458 |
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Presents descriptions and illustrations of hundreds of North American mammals, along with their scientific and common names and information on behavior, diet, reproduction, growth, longevity, and habitat.
Author | : Joseph F. Merritt |
Publisher | : JHU Press |
Total Pages | : 334 |
Release | : 2010-03-09 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 0801879507 |
Download The Biology of Small Mammals Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Animals of this size face different physiological and ecological challenges than larger mammals.
Author | : Cathryn P. Sill |
Publisher | : Peachtree Publishers |
Total Pages | : 37 |
Release | : 2003-03-01 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9781561452330 |
Download About Reptiles Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
A beginner's guide to the world of mammals that explains what they are, how they live, and what they do.
Author | : Honor Head |
Publisher | : Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP |
Total Pages | : 36 |
Release | : 2008-01-08 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 9780836888966 |
Download Amazing Mammals Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Introduces the different kinds of mammals, from orcas in the sea to koalas in the treetops, and explores their life cycles, habitats, diet, and homes.
Author | : Andrew T. Smith |
Publisher | : Princeton University Press |
Total Pages | : 571 |
Release | : 2010-04-23 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1400834112 |
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China's stunning diversity of natural habitats--from parched deserts to lush tropical forests--is home to more than 10 percent of the world's mammal species. A Guide to the Mammals of China is the most comprehensive guide to all 556 species of mammals found in China. It is the only single-volume reference of its kind to fully describe the physical characteristics, geographic distribution, natural history, and conservation status of every species. An up-to-date distribution map accompanies each species account, and color plates illustrate a majority of species. Written by a team of leading specialists, including Professor Wang Sung who provides a history of Chinese mammalogy, A Guide to the Mammals of China is the ideal reference for researchers and a delight for anyone interested in China's rich mammal fauna. The definitive, comprehensive, up-to-date guide to all of China's 556 mammal species High-quality color plates accompany the detailed text Each species account comes with a distribution map Organized taxonomically for easy reference Includes an extensive bibliography
Author | : Liam Drew |
Publisher | : Bloomsbury Publishing |
Total Pages | : 353 |
Release | : 2017-11-02 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1472922921 |
Download I, Mammal Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Humans are mammals. Most of us appreciate that at some level. But what does it mean for us to have more in common with a horse and an elephant than we do with a parrot, snake or frog? After a misdirected football left new father Liam Drew clutching a uniquely mammalian part of his anatomy, he decided to find out more. Considering himself as a mammal first and a human second, Liam delves into ancient biological history to understand what it means to be mammalian. In his humorous and engaging style, Liam explores the different characteristics that distinguish mammals from other types of animals. He charts the evolution of milk, warm blood and burgeoning brains, and examines the emergence of sophisticated teeth, exquisite ears, and elaborate reproductive biology, plus a host of other mammalian innovations. Entwined are tales of zoological peculiarities and reflections on how being a mammal has shaped the author's life. I, Mammal is a history of mammals and their ancestors and of how science came to grasp mammalian evolution. And in celebrating our mammalian-ness, Liam Drew binds us a little more tightly to the five and a half thousand other species of mammal on this planet and reveals the deep roots of many traits humans hold dear.
Author | : David J. Schmidly |
Publisher | : University of Texas Press |
Total Pages | : 737 |
Release | : 2016-08-09 |
Genre | : Nature |
ISBN | : 1477308865 |
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From reviews of previous editions: “This is the standard reference about Texas mammals.” —Wildlife Activist “A must for anyone seriously interested in the wildlife of Texas.” —Texas Outdoor Writers Association News “[This book] easily fills the role of both a field guide and a desk reference, and is written in a style that appeals to the professional biologist and amateur naturalist alike. . . . [It] should prove useful to anyone with an interest in the mammal fauna of Texas or the southern Great Plains.” —Prairie Naturalist The Mammals of Texas has been the standard reference since the first edition was coauthored by William B. Davis and Walter P. Taylor in 1947. Revised several times over the succeeding decades, it remains the most authoritative source of information on the mammalian wildlife of Texas, with physical descriptions and life histories for 202 species, abundant photographs and drawings, and distribution maps. In this new edition, David J. Schmidly is joined by one of the most active researchers on Texas mammals, Robert D. Bradley, to provide a thorough update of the taxonomy, distribution, and natural history of all species of wild mammals that inhabit Texas today. Using the most recent advances in molecular biology and in wildlife ecology and management, the authors include the most current information about the scientific nomenclature, taxonomy, and identification of species, while also covering significant advances in natural history and conservation.
Author | : William John Hamilton |
Publisher | : Comstock Publishing |
Total Pages | : 360 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Nature |
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