The origin and evolution of mammals
T. S. Kemp (Author)
Mammals are the dominant large animals of today, occurring in virtually every environment. This book is an account of the remarkable 320 million year long fossil record that documents their origin, their long spell as no more than small, nocturnal creatures, and their explosive radiation since the extinction of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago. Tom Kemp also unveils the exciting molecular evidence, which, coupled with important new fossils, is presently challenging current. thinking on the interrelationships and historical biogeography of mammals. The Origin and Evolution of Mammals will be
1 online resource (x, 331 pages) : illustrations
9780191545177, 9786610829484, 0191545171, 6610829489
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Time and classification
Evolution of the mammal-like reptiles
Evolution of mammalian biology
Mesozoic mammals
Living and fossil marsupials
Living and fossil placentals
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