Hadrosaurs

Author : David A. Eberth,David C. Evans
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2014-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780253013903

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Hadrosaurs by David A. Eberth,David C. Evans Pdf

A comprehensive study of the Late Cretaceous, duck-billed dinosaur, featuring insights on its origins, anatomy, and more. Hadrosaurs—also known as duck-billed dinosaurs—are abundant in the fossil record. With their unique complex jaws and teeth perfectly suited to shred and chew plants, they flourished on Earth in remarkable diversity during the Late Cretaceous. So ubiquitous are their remains that we have learned more about dinosaurian paleobiology and paleoecology from hadrosaurs than we have from any other group. In recent years, hadrosaurs have been in the spotlight. Researchers around the world have been studying new specimens and new taxa seeking to expand and clarify our knowledge of these marvelous beasts. This volume presents the results of an international symposium on hadrosaurs, sponsored by the Royal Tyrrell Museum and the Royal Ontario Museum, where scientists and students gathered to share their research and their passion for duck-billed dinosaurs. A uniquely comprehensive treatment of hadrosaurs, the book encompasses not only the well-known hadrosaurids proper, but also Hadrosaouroidea, allowing the former group to be evaluated in a broader perspective. The 36 chapters are divided into six sections—an overview, new insights into hadrosaur origins, hadrosaurid anatomy and variation, biogeography and biostratigraphy, function and growth, and preservation, tracks, and traces—followed by an afterword by Jack Horner. “Well designed, handsome and fantastically well edited (credit there to Patricia Ralrick), congratulations are deserved to the editors for pulling together a vast amount of content, and doing it well. The book contains a huge quantity of information on these dinosaurs.” —Darren Naish, co-author of Tetrapod Zoology, Scientific American “Hadrosaurs have not had the wide publicity of their flesh-eating cousins, the theropods, but this remarkable dinosaur group offers unique opportunities to explore aspects of palaeobiology such as growth and sexual dimorphism. In a comprehensive collection of papers, all the hadrosaur experts of the world present their latest work, exploring topics as diverse as taxonomy and stratigraphy, locomotion and skin colour.” —Michael Benton, University of Bristol

Author : Kenneth Carpenter,Philip J. Currie
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1992-07-31
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0521438101

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Dinosaur Systematics by Kenneth Carpenter,Philip J. Currie Pdf

In recent years dinosaurs have captured the attention of the public at an unprecedented scale. At the heart of this resurgence in popular interest is an increased level of research activity, much of which is innovative in the field of palaeontology. For instance, whereas earlier palaeontological studies emphasized basic morphologic description and taxonomic classification, modern studies attempt to examine the role and nature of dinosaurs as living animals. More than ever before, we understand how these extinct species functioned, behaved, interacted with each other and the environment, and evolved. Nevertheless, these studies rely on certain basic building blocks of knowledge, including facts about dinosaur anatomy and taxonomic relationships. One of the purposes of this volume is to unravel some of the problems surrounding dinosaur systematics and to increase our understanding of dinosaurs as a biological species. Dinosaur Systematics presents a current overview of dinosaur systematics using various examples to explore what is a species in a dinosaur, what separates genders in dinosaurs, what morphological changes occur with maturation of a species, and what morphological variations occur within a species.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0806133597

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Origins by Anonim Pdf

Glorious panoramic photography by the author, a specialist in interpretive landscape, reveals the physical legacy of the Earth's distant past. This exceptional book celebrates the inevitability of global change and highlights our need as human beings to recognize and adjust to it. Color and b&w illustrations.

Author : Leigh Rockwood
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448849734

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Hadrosaurus by Leigh Rockwood Pdf

Presents general information about the hadrosaurus, including the period in which it lived, where its fossils have been found, its bodily structure, and how it probably behaved.

Author : Richard Hilton
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 347 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2003-08-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780520928459

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Dinosaurs and Other Mesozoic Reptiles of California by Richard Hilton Pdf

One of the most geologically complex and diverse states, California spent much of the age of dinosaurs under water. While most of the fossils found in the state are those of reptiles that lived in the sea (thalattosaurs, ichthyosaurs, mosasaurs, plesiosaurs, and turtles), some are those of birds and pterosaurs that soared above it. Other fossils come from terrestrial animals that died and were washed into the ocean. These include turtles, crocodiles, lizards, and dinosaurs such as armored ankylosaurs, duck-billed hadrosaurs, and a variety of carnivorous dinosaurs. Richard Hilton is the first to tell the unsung story of the dinosaurs and reptiles of land, sea, and sky that lived in California and Baja California during the Mesozoic era (245 million-65 million years ago), in addition to the history of their discovery. Vibrantly illustrated with more than three hundred photographs, paintings, and drawings, this book provides geological and environmental details, describes the significance of the major fossils, and chronicles the adventures involved in the discovery, preparation, and publishing of the finds. Hilton also includes accounts of the scientists, teachers, students, ranchers, and weekend fossil hunters who endured (and continue to endure) harsh weather, fires, wild animals, and the usual challenges of fieldwork to collect fossil remains and make major discoveries. These enthusiasts managed to safeguard an abundance of fossil resources, some of which would otherwise have been destroyed by quarrying, paving, and housing developments. Dinosaurs and Other Mesozoic Reptiles of California takes this legacy one step further by documenting information about the fossils and their finders in accessible prose and vivid artistic renderings, creating a valuable contribution to our understanding of California’s prehistoric past.

Author : Cristiano Dal Sasso
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253345146

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Dinosaurs of Italy by Cristiano Dal Sasso Pdf

"An all-Italian "Jurassic Park.""

Author : James Orville Farlow,M. K. Brett-Surman
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0253213134

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The Complete Dinosaur by James Orville Farlow,M. K. Brett-Surman Pdf

A highly illustrated celebration of dinosaurs for general readers, presenting a thorough survey from the earliest discoveries to contemporary controversies over extinction. Chapters are written by experts in fields including functional morphology, paleobiology, and biogeography, with sections on the discovery of dinosaurs, the study of dinosaurs, groups of dinosaurs, their biology, and dinosaur evolution. Highlights include discussion of new information on the warm-blooded/cold-blooded debate, new insights into the possibility of isolating dinosaur DNA, and a special section on dinosaurs in the media. While touted as accessible, treatment is sophisticated and assumes an educated and highly motivated readership. Includes a glossary, and bandw and color photos, drawings, paintings, and diagrams. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Roland A. Gangloff
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780253007186

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Dinosaurs under the Aurora by Roland A. Gangloff Pdf

In 1961, while mapping rock exposures along the Colville River in Alaska, an oil company geologist would unknowingly find the evidence for a startling discovery. Long before the North Slope of Alaska was being exploited for its petroleum resources it was a place where dinosaurs roamed. Dinosaurs under the Aurora immerses readers in the challenges, stark beauty, and hard-earned rewards of conducting paleontological field work in the Arctic. Roland A. Gangloff recounts the significant discoveries of field and museum research on Arctic dinosaurs, most notably of the last 25 years when the remarkable record of dinosaurs from Alaska was compiled. This research has changed the way we think about dinosaurs and their world. Examining long-standing controversies, such as the end-Cretaceous extinction of dinosaurs and whether dinosaurs were residents or just seasonal visitors to polar latitudes, Gangloff takes readers on a delightful and instructive journey into the world of paleontology as it is conducted in the land under the aurora.

Author : ADRIAN P. HUNT,SPENCER G. LUCAS
Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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THE ICHNOLOGY OF VERTEBRATE CONSUMPTION: DENTALITES, GASTROLITHS AND BROMALITES by ADRIAN P. HUNT,SPENCER G. LUCAS Pdf

Author : David D. Gillette
Publisher : Utah Geological Survey
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fossils
ISBN : 9781557916341

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Vertebrate Paleontology in Utah by David D. Gillette Pdf

The 52 papers in this vary in content from summaries or state-of-knowledge treatments, to detailed contributions that describe new species. Although the distinction is subtle, the title (Vertebrate Paleontology in Utah) indicates the science of paleontology in the state of Utah, rather than the even more ambitious intent if it were given the title “Vertebrate Paleontology of Utah” which would promise an encyclopedic treatment of the subject. The science of vertebrate paleontology in Utah is robust and intense. It has grown prodigiously in the past decade, and promises to continue to grow indefinitely. This research benefits everyone in the state, through Utah’s muse ums and educational institutions, which are the direct beneficiaries.

Author : Michael J. Benton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781118407646

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Vertebrate Palaeontology by Michael J. Benton Pdf

Vertebrate palaeontology is a lively field, with new discoveries reported every week... and not only dinosaurs! This new edition reflects the international scope of vertebrate palaeontology, with a special focus on exciting new finds from China. A key aim is to explain the science. Gone are the days of guesswork. Young researchers use impressive new numerical and imaging methods to explore the tree of life, macroevolution, global change, and functional morphology. The fourth edition is completely revised. The cladistic framework is strengthened, and new functional and developmental spreads are added. Study aids include: key questions, research to be done, and recommendations of further reading and web sites. The book is designed for palaeontology courses in biology and geology departments. It is also aimed at enthusiasts who want to experience the flavour of how the research is done. The book is strongly phylogenetic, and this makes it a source of current data on vertebrate evolution.

Author : James F. David
Publisher : Macmillan + ORM
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-24
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429948722

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Dinosaur Thunder by James F. David Pdf

Eighteen years ago, the prehistoric past collided with the present as time itself underwent a tremendous disruption, transporting huge swaths of the Cretaceous period into the twentieth century. Neighborhoods, towns, and cities were replaced by dense primeval jungles and modern humanity suddenly found itself sharing the world with fierce dinosaurs. In the end, desperate measures were taken to halt the disruptions and the crisis appeared to be over. Until now. New dinosaurs begin to appear, rampaging through cities. A secret mission to the Moon discovers a living Tyrannosaurus Rex trapped in an alternate timeline. As time begins to unravel once more, Nick Paulson, director of the Office of Security Science, finds a time passage to the Cretaceous period where humans, ripped from the comforts of the twenty-first century, are barely surviving in the past. Led by a cultlike religious leader, these survivors are at war with another sentient species descended from dinosaurs. As the asteroid that ends the reign of dinosaurs rushes toward Earth, Nick and his allies must survive a war between species and save the future as we know it. Dinosaur Thunder is a terrifying, futuristic thriller in the tradition of Michael Crichton and Douglas Preston. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Patricia Vickers Rich,Thomas Hewitt Rich,Mildred Adams Fenton,Carroll Lane Fenton
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 763 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780486838557

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The Fossil Book by Patricia Vickers Rich,Thomas Hewitt Rich,Mildred Adams Fenton,Carroll Lane Fenton Pdf

Expanded edition of definitive guide for professionals and amateurs presents valuable information about finding, preserving, and studying fossils. Over 1,500 drawings and photographs. "Readable . . . and remarkably comprehensive." — Chicago Sunday Tribune.

Author : Richard Swann Lull,Nelda Emelyn Wright
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1942
Category : Paleontology
ISBN : 9780813720401

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Hadrosaurian Dinosaurs of North America by Richard Swann Lull,Nelda Emelyn Wright Pdf

Author : Thom Holmes
Publisher : Infobase Publishing
Page : 233 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Dinosaurs
ISBN : 9781438118475

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Last of the Dinosaurs by Thom Holmes Pdf

Examines the dinosaurs that lived during the Cretaceous period and the climatic and geologic changes that brought about their extinction.