An illustrated record book of sauropod facts and figures--the hugest, the oldest, the most intelligent, and more
The sauropod dinosaurs roamed the planet for millions of years, with creatures ranging from the smallest of the sauropods, Magyarosaurus, to the huge Brachiosaurus. This illustrated book of records is an essential compendium of sauropod facts and figures--from the biggest and the oldest to the smallest and the rarest. It covers every known species and features more than 2,000 diagrams and technical drawings along with hundreds of full-color reconstructions of specimens.
The book is divided into sections that put numerous amazing sauropod facts at your fingertips. "Comparing Species" is organized by taxonomic group and gives comparisons of the size of species, how long ago they lived, and when they were discovered. "Mesozoic Calendar" includes page spreads showing the positions of the continents at different geological time periods and reconstructions of creatures from each period. "Prehistoric Puzzles" compares bones, teeth, and feathers while "Sauropod Life" presents user-friendly graphics to answer questions like what did they eat and which was the most intelligent. There are sections that chart sauropod distribution on the contemporary world map, provide illustrated listings of footprints, compile the physical specifications of all known sauropods, and more.
The essential illustrated record book for anyone interested in dinosaurs
Features a wealth of comparative records
Includes more than 2,000 diagrams and technical drawings and hundreds of full-color reconstructions
Covers all known sauropodomorph species
Provides listings of footprints, biometric specifications, and scholarly and popular references
Автор: Witton Mark P Название: Pterosaurs ISBN: 0691150613 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780691150611 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 36960.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: "For 150 million years, the skies didn`t belong to birds--they belonged to the pterosaurs. These flying reptiles, which include the pterodactyls, shared the world with the nonavian dinosaurs until their extinction 65 million years ago. Some pterosaurs, such as the giant azhdarchids, were the largest flying animals of all time, with wingspans exceeding thirty feet and standing heights comparable to modern giraffes. This richly illustrated book takes an unprecedented look at these astonishing creatures, presenting the latest findings on their anatomy, ecology, and extinction. Pterosaurs features some 200 stunning illustrations, including original paintings by Mark Witton and photos of rarely seen fossils. After decades of mystery, paleontologists have finally begun to understand how pterosaurs are related to other reptiles, how they functioned as living animals, and, despite dwarfing all other flying animals, how they managed to become airborne. Here you can explore the fossil evidence of pterosaur behavior and ecology, learn about the skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy of pterosaurs, and consider the newest theories about their cryptic origins. This one-of-a-kind book covers the discovery history, paleobiogeography, anatomy, and behaviors of more than 130 species of pterosaur, and also discusses their demise at the end of the Mesozoic; The most comprehensive book on pterosaurs ever published; features some 200 illustrations, including original paintings by the author; covers every known species and major group of pterosaurs; describes pterosaur anatomy, ecology, behaviors, diversity, and more; encourages further study with 500 references to primary pterosaur literature"--
Автор: Selden Название: Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems ISBN: 1840760419 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781840760415 Издательство: Manson Рейтинг: Цена: 20110.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание: Major advances in our understanding of the history of life on Earth have resulted from the study of exceptionally well-preserved fossil sites (Lagerstatten). Study of such sites from around the world and from different periods in geological time can provide a fairly complete picture of the evolution of ecosystems down the ages.
Автор: Aron Katsenelinboigen Название: Evolutionary Change: Toward a Systemic Theory of Development and Maldevelopment ISBN: 036726630X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367266301 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 112290.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Originally published in 1997 Evolutionary Change explores the biological mechanisms of change in their entirety - as they fit into the general dynamics of biological systems - and demonstrates the pitfalls of tackling change from a narrow perspective.
Автор: P.B. Medawar Название: The Uniqueness of the Individual ISBN: 0367281228 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367281229 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 96970.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Originally published in 1957, The Uniqueness of the Individual is a collection of 9 essays dealing with some of the central problems of biology.
Автор: Bernard Michaux Название: Biogeology: Evolution in a Changing Landscape ISBN: 0367147939 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367147938 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 357280.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This detailed expositon gives background and context to how modern biogeography has got to where it is now. For biogeographers and other researchers interested in biodiversity and the evolution of life on islands, it provides an overview of a large swathe of the globe encompassing Wallace and the western Pacific.
Even though the gorilla is our closest living relative, information about its anatomy, and particularly its musculature, is scarce. This book is the first photographic and descriptive musculoskeletal atlas of the gorilla. It includes high-quality photographs of musculoskeletal structures from most anatomical regions of the body, along with textual information about the attachments, innervations, and weight of the reported muscles. The atlas is an up-to-date review of the anatomical variations within gorillas as well as an extensive list of the synonyms used in the literature to designate the structures covered in the book. It also contains dissection observations of other primates and vertebrates, which are crucial for examining and understanding the homologies between the muscular structures of gorillas, humans, and other taxa.
Автор: Friis-hansen, Esbern Andharia, Janki Название: Democratic rural organizations ISBN: 113820255X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781138202559 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 148010.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Using rich empirical material from Uganda, India, Bangladesh and Cambodia, this book traces the evolution of democratic rural organizations from their origins as small groups to larger, NGO financed, multi-tier democratic rural organizations.
Автор: Jere H. Lipps; Philip W. Signor Название: Origin and Early Evolution of the Metazoa ISBN: 0306440679 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780306440670 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 243800.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Several years ago, we realized that the most prominent ideas that had been ex- pressed about the origin and early evolution of the Metazoa seemed to have been developed chiefly by zoologists using evidence from modern species without reference to the fossil record.
Автор: Donald B. Brinkman; Patricia A. Holroyd; James D. Название: Morphology and Evolution of Turtles ISBN: 9401781516 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789401781510 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 102480.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This volume celebrates the contributions of Dr. Eugene Gaffney to the study of turtles, through a diverse and complementary collection of papers that showcases the latest research on one of the most intriguing groups of reptiles. A mix of focused and review papers deals with numerous aspects of the evolutionary history of turtles, including embryonic development, origins, early diversification, phylogenetic relationships, and biogeography. Moreover it includes reports on important but poorly understood fossil turtle assemblages, provides historical perspectives on turtle research, and documents disease and variation in turtles. With its broad scope, which includes descriptions of material and new taxa from Australia, Asia, and Europe, as well as North and South America, this work will be an essential resource for anyone interested in the morphology and evolution of turtles. “This volume’s breadth of time, geography, and taxonomic coverage makes it a major contribution to the field and a ‘must have’ for all vertebrate paleontologists.”, James F. Parham, California State University, CA, USA “A comprehensive and sweeping overview of turtle evolution by the top experts in the field that will interest everyone curious about these unique reptiles.” Jason S. Anderson, University of Calgary, Canada “An invaluable addition to the literature that covers the full spectrum of approaches toward understanding the evolution of these noble creatures.” Ann C. Burke, Wesleyan University, CT , USA “A truly comprehensive volume that both the student of fossil turtles, as well as the general reader interested in these enigmatic creatures, will find fascinating.” Tyler Lyson, Yale University, CT, USA
Автор: Nikos Skoulikidis; Elias Dimitriou; Ioannis Karaou Название: The Rivers of Greece ISBN: 3662553678 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783662553671 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 307450.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: This volume provides essential information on the origin and evolution of Greek rivers, as well as their ecological and anthropogenic characteristics. The topics covered include geomythology, biogeography, hydrology, hydrobiology, hydrogeochemistry, geological and biogeochemical processes, anthropogenic pressures and ecological impacts, water management – both in the antiquity and today – and river restoration. The book is divided into four parts, the first of which explores the importance of rivers for ancient Greek civilization and the natural processes affecting their evolution during the Holocene. In the second part, the hydrological, hydrochemical and biological features of Greek rivers and the unique biogeographical characteristics that form the basis for their high biodiversity and endemism are highlighted, while the third part comprehensively discusses the impacts of environmental pollution on the structure and function of Greek river ecosystems. In turn, the final part describes the current socio-economic factors in Greece that are affecting established water management practices, the application of ecohydrological approaches in restoring fragmented rivers, and the lessons learned from restoring aquatic ecosystems in general as a paradigm for understanding and minimizing anthropogenic impacts on water resources, at the Mediterranean scale. Given the breadth and depth of its coverage, the book offers an invaluable source of information for researchers, students and environmental managers alike.
Автор: Frank, Karl Название: The Theory of Evolution in the Light of Facts ISBN: 0367150387 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780367150389 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 34700.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Published in 1913: The object of the present work is to throw some light on the theory of Descent. Among many of the students of nature of the present day we perceive that greater and greater contradictions arise between the actual results of their technical work and that which they put forward as `postulates` of the theory of Evolution.
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