Great Transformations In Vertebrate Evolution

Author : Kenneth P. Dial,Neil Shubin,Elizabeth L. Brainerd
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2015-07-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226268392

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Great Transformations in Vertebrate Evolution by Kenneth P. Dial,Neil Shubin,Elizabeth L. Brainerd Pdf

How did flying birds evolve from running dinosaurs, terrestrial trotting tetrapods evolve from swimming fish, and whales return to swim in the sea? These are some of the great transformations in the 500-million-year history of vertebrate life. And with the aid of new techniques and approaches across a range of fields—work spanning multiple levels of biological organization from DNA sequences to organs and the physiology and ecology of whole organisms—we are now beginning to unravel the confounding evolutionary mysteries contained in the structure, genes, and fossil record of every living species. This book gathers a diverse team of renowned scientists to capture the excitement of these new discoveries in a collection that is both accessible to students and an important contribution to the future of its field. Marshaling a range of disciplines—from paleobiology to phylogenetics, developmental biology, ecology, and evolutionary biology—the contributors attack particular transformations in the head and neck, trunk, appendages such as fins and limbs, and the whole body, as well as offer synthetic perspectives. Illustrated throughout, Great Transformations in Vertebrate Evolution not only reveals the true origins of whales with legs, fish with elbows, wrists, and necks, and feathered dinosaurs, but also the relevance to our lives today of these extraordinary narratives of change.

Author : Robert Lynn Carroll
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1997-04-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 052147809X

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Patterns and Processes of Vertebrate Evolution by Robert Lynn Carroll Pdf

The factors that influenced the evolution of the vertebrates are compared with the importance of variation and selection that Darwin emphasised in this broad study of the patterns and forces of evolutionary change.

Author : Per Erik Ahlberg
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 433 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2001-02-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780203468036

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Major Events in Early Vertebrate Evolution by Per Erik Ahlberg Pdf

A multi-author volume Major Events in Early Vertebrate Evolution examines the origin and early evolution of the backboned animals (vertebrates)-the group which comprises all fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, including ourselves. This volume draws together evidence from fossils, genes, and developmental biology (the study of how embry

Author : Jason S. Anderson,Hans-Dieter Sues
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-09-11
Category : Science
ISBN : UOM:39015066901607

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Major Transitions in Vertebrate Evolution by Jason S. Anderson,Hans-Dieter Sues Pdf

New discoveries of ancient vertebrates, filling in gaps in the fossil record, are quickly eroding the traditionally recognized differences between the principal groups of vertebrates—for example, between dinosaurs and birds—and radically changing our understanding of the evolutionary history of the major group of animals to which our species belongs. This book describes this changing scientific landscape and contributes to the revolution in our knowledge of the developmental mechanisms that underlie evolutionary transformation.

Author : Max Hecht
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 901 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781468488517

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Major Patterns in Vertebrate Evolution by Max Hecht Pdf

This volume is the result of a NATO Advanced Study Institute held in England at Kingswood Hall of Residence, Royal Holloway College (London University), Surrey, during the last two weeks of July, 1976. The ASI was organized within the guide lines laid down by the Scientific Affairs Division of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. During the past two decades, significant advances have been made in our understanding of vertebrate evolution. The purpose of the Institute was to present the current status of our know ledge of vertebrate evolution above the species level. Since the subject matter was obviously too broad to be covered adequately in the limited time available, selected topics, problems, and areas which are applicable to vertebrate zoology as a whole were reviewed. The program was divided into three areas: (1) the theory and methodology of phyletic inference and approaches to the an alysis of macroevolutionary trends as applied to vertebrates; (2) the application of these methodological principles and an alytical processes to different groups and structures, particular ly in anatomy and paleontology; (3) the application of these re sults to classification. The basic principles considered in the first area were outlined in lectures covering the problems of character analysis, functional morphology, karyological evidence, biochemical evidence, morphogenesis, and biogeography.

Author : Leonard B. Radinsky
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2015-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780226220635

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Evolution of Vertebrate Design by Leonard B. Radinsky Pdf

The Evolution of Vertebrate Design is a solid introduction to vertebrate evolution, paleontology, vertebrate biology, and functional, comparative anatomy. Its lucid style also makes it ideal for general readers intrigued by fossil history. Clearly drawn diagrams illustrate biomechanical explanations of the evolution of fins, jaws, joints, and body shapes among vertebrates. A glossary of terms is included. "A luminous text is matched by lucid drawings rationally placed. . . . A great teaching monograph, the book will charm lay readers of fossil history. For virtually every college & public collection."—Scitech Book News

Author : Theagarten Lingham-Soliar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 268 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2014-02-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642537486

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The Vertebrate IntegumentVolume 1 by Theagarten Lingham-Soliar Pdf

The vertebrate integument arose about 450 million years ago as an ‘armour’ of dermal bony plates in small, jawless fish-like creatures, informally known as the ostracoderms. This book reviews the major changes that have occurred in the vertebrate integument from its beginnings to the present day. Critical questions concerning the origin, structure and functional biology of the bony integument are discussed and intrinsically linked to major steps in vertebrate evolution and phylogeny—the origin of jaws and the origin of teeth. The discussions include the origins of mineralization of major vertebrate skeletal components such as the dermatocranium, branchial arches and vertebral column. The advances that led to the origin of modern fishes and their phylogenetic development are reviewed and include the evolution of fins and replacement of the bony plates with several types of dermal scales. The evolution of reptiles saw a major transformation of the integument, with the epidermis becoming the protective outermost layer, from which the scales arose, while the dermis lay below it. The biological significance of the newly-evolved β-keratin in reptilian scales, among the toughest natural materials known, is discussed in the context of its major contribution to the great success of reptiles and to the evolution of feathers and avian flight. The dermis in many vertebrates is strengthened by layers of oppositely oriented cross-fibres, now firmly entrenched as a design principle of biomechanics. Throughout the book conventional ideas are discussed and a number of new hypotheses are presented in light of the latest developments. The long evolutionary history of vertebrates indicates that the significance of the Darwinian concept of “survival of the fittest” may be overstated, including in our own mammalian origins and that chance often plays a major role in evolutionary patterns. Extensive illustrations are included to support the verbal descriptions. Professor Theagarten Lingham-Soliar is in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Author : Zerina Johanson,Charlie Underwood,Martha Richter
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-10
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781107179448

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Evolution and Development of Fishes by Zerina Johanson,Charlie Underwood,Martha Richter Pdf

World-class palaeontologists and biologists summarise the state-of-the-art on fish evolution and development.

Author : Vincent Bels,Ian Q. Whishaw
Publisher : Springer
Page : 865 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2019-04-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030137397

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Feeding in Vertebrates by Vincent Bels,Ian Q. Whishaw Pdf

This book provides students and researchers with reviews of biological questions related to the evolution of feeding by vertebrates in aquatic and terrestrial environments. Based on recent technical developments and novel conceptual approaches, the book covers functional questions on trophic behavior in nearly all vertebrate groups including jawless fishes. The book describes mechanisms and theories for understanding the relationships between feeding structure and feeding behavior. Finally, the book demonstrates the importance of adopting an integrative approach to the trophic system in order to understand evolutionary mechanisms across the biodiversity of vertebrates.

Author : Vivian de Buffrénil,Armand J. de Ricqlès,Louise Zylberberg,Kevin Padian
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 838 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351189583

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Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology by Vivian de Buffrénil,Armand J. de Ricqlès,Louise Zylberberg,Kevin Padian Pdf

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates. In addition to outlining anatomical diversity, it provides fundamental phylogenetic and evolutionary contexts for interpretation. An international team of leading authorities review the impact of ontogeny, mechanics, and environment in relation to bone and dental tissues. Synthesizing current advances in the biological problems of growth, metabolism, evolution, ecology, and behavior, this comprehensive and authoritative volume is built upon a foundation of concepts and technology generated over the past fifty years.

Author : Kenneth Alan Joysey,Thomas Stainforth Kemp,Francis Rex Parrington
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 1972
Category : Evolution
ISBN : 0876910738

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Studies in Vertebrate Evolution by Kenneth Alan Joysey,Thomas Stainforth Kemp,Francis Rex Parrington Pdf

Author : Holly N. Woodward,James O. Farlow
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2023-09-05
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780253066466

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Ruling Reptiles by Holly N. Woodward,James O. Farlow Pdf

Modern crocodylians--crocodiles, alligators, caiman (Central and South America), and gharials (India)--have evolved over 250 million years from a fully terrestrial, bipedal ancestor. Along with birds, crocodylians are the only living members of Archosauria, the group including nonavian dinosaurs. Ruling Reptiles features contributions on a broad range of topics surrounding crocodylian evolution and biology including osteology, osteohistology, developmental biology, myology, odontology, functional morphology, allometry, body size estimation, taphonomy, parasitology, ecology, thermophysiology, and ichnology. It demonstrates how the wide variety of these studies can also provide crucial insights into dinosaurian biology and evolution. Featuring the latest findings and interpretations, Ruling Reptiles: Crocodylian Biology and Archosaur Paleobiology is an essential resource for zoologists, biologists, and paleontologists.

Author : George Stuart Carter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1967-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0295951214

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Structure and Habit in Vertebrate Evolution by George Stuart Carter Pdf

Author : Edwin H. Colbert
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1980-08-12
Category : Nature
ISBN : UOM:39015015970034

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Evolution of the Vertebrates by Edwin H. Colbert Pdf

A comprehensive survey of vertebrate evolution, based upon our knowledge of the fossil record. New edition introduces concept of Plate Tectonics, and is completely up-to-date. Contains many attractive illustrations. Presupposes no prior scientific background.

Author : L. B. Halstead
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Evolution
ISBN : CORNELL:31924002987125

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The Pattern of Vertebrate Evolution by L. B. Halstead Pdf