The Origin & Evolution of Mammals

Erscheinungsjahr 2004
ISBN: 978-0-19-850760-4
Verlag: Oxford University Press

Buch, Englisch, 342 Seiten

Written in an accessible style* Incorporates new molecular data in combination with fossil evidence

DESCRIPTION:

How can we trace the origin and subsequent evolution of all mammals when some of them are now extinct? The study and reconstruction of past ecosystems can de determined by looking at the ecology of fossil plants and animals that are now extinct, thus giving an insight into the origin and evolution of that species. This branch of science is referred to as palaeoecology. Kemp uses palaeoecology to provide a comprehensive review of current knowledge and contemporary ideas about the origin and evolution of mammals.This book is ideal for advanced undergraduates and graduate students taking courses in vertebrate evolution and palaeoecology.

CONTENTS:

1.Introduction; 2. Evolution of Mammal-Like Reptiles; 3. The Evolution of Mammalian Biology; 4. The Mesozoic Mammals; 5. Living and Fossil Marsupials; 6. Living and Fossil Placentals; Appendix 1; Methods; Appendix 2 Mammalian Phylogenies

Zielgruppe

Advanced undergraduates and graduate students taking courses in vertebrate evolution, systematic, and palaeoecology.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kemp, Tom

Fachgebiete

• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Biowissenschaften Evolutionsbiologie
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Wirbeltiere (Vertebrata) Säugetiere (Mammalia)
• Naturwissenschaften Biowissenschaften Tierkunde / Zoologie Tiergenetik, Reproduktion

Über Autor(innen)

TOM KEMP, University of Oxford, UK