Origin Evolution And Biogeographic History Of South American Turtles
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Author | : Marcelo S. de la Fuente |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 177 |
Release | : 2013-10-17 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 3319005189 |
The extended continental South American turtle record (Norian to Lujanian) allows us to follow the evolution of this reptile clade from its origins. Several significant stem turtle taxa such as: Palaeochersis talampayensis and Condorchelys antiqua provide information on the first steps of turtle evolution. Others such as: Chubutemys copelloi or Patagoniaemys gasparinae provide clues to the origin of the bizarre horned tortoises of the clade Meiolaniidae. The panpleurodiran species such as Notoemys laticentralis or Notoemys zapatocaensis shed light on the origin of modern pleurodiran turtles. This book explores aquatic and terrestrial cryptodiran turtles, South Gondwana pleurodiran turtles, North Gondwana pleurodiran turtles; Meiolaniforms and early differentiation of Mesozoic turtles.
Author | : Donald B. Brinkman |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 577 |
Release | : 2012-08-16 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9400743084 |
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
Author | : Jeanette Wyneken |
Publisher | : CRC Press |
Total Pages | : 406 |
Release | : 2007-12-26 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1420004972 |
Featuring in-depth contributions from an international team of experts, the Biology of Turtles provides the first comprehensive review of the Testudinata. The book starts with the premise that the structure of turtles is particularly interesting and best understood within the context of their development, novelty, functional diversity, and e
Author | : Carl J. Franklin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 176 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Turtles |
ISBN | : 9781610605564 |
Author | : John Legler |
Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
Total Pages | : 415 |
Release | : 2013-08-28 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0520956893 |
The Turtles of Mexico is the first comprehensive guide to the biology, ecology, evolution, and distribution of more than fifty freshwater and terrestrial turtle taxa found in Mexico. Legler and Vogt draw on more than fifty years of fieldwork to elucidate the natural history of these species. The volume includes an extensive introduction to turtle anatomy, taxonomy, phylogeny, biogeography, and physiology. A key to the turtles of Mexico is included along with individual species accounts featuring geographic distribution maps and detailed color illustrations. Specific topics discussed for each species include habitat, diet, feeding behavior, reproduction, predators, parasites, growth and ontogeny, sexual dimorphism, growth rings, economic use, conservation, legal protection, and taxonomic studies. This book is a complete reference for scientists, conservationists, and professional and amateur enthusiasts who wish to study Mexican turtles.
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Author | : Justin Gerlach |
Publisher | : Lulu.com |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9781471600845 |
An account of the evolution of turtles, tortoises and terrpains from their origins 220 million years ago to the present day. This covers most of the fossil species and all living species.
Author | : Yuval Itescu |
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Total Pages | : 155 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Zoogeography |
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Author | : Olivier Rieppel |
Publisher | : Indiana University Press |
Total Pages | : 216 |
Release | : 2017-03-13 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0253025079 |
Where do turtles hail from? Why and how did they acquire shells? These questions have spurred heated debate and intense research for more than two hundred years. Brilliantly weaving evidence from the latest paleontological discoveries with an accessible, incisive look at different theories of biological evolution and their proponents, Turtles as Hopeful Monsters tells the fascinating evolutionary story of the shelled reptiles. Paleontologist Olivier Rieppel traces the evolution of turtles from over 220 million years ago, examining closely the relationship of turtles to other reptiles and charting the development of the shell. Turtle issues fuel a debate between proponents of gradual evolutionary change and authors favoring change through bursts and leaps of macromutation. The first book-length popular history of its type, this indispensable resource is an engaging read for all those fascinated by this ubiquitous and uniquely shaped reptile.
Author | : Marcos A. Freiberg |
Publisher | : TFH Publications |
Total Pages | : 125 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Reptiles |
ISBN | : 9780876669136 |