Richard H Madden

Gebundenes Buch

Hypsodonty in Mammals

Evolution, Geomorphology, and the Role of Earth Surface Processes

Beschreibung

This book explores the central importance of soil ingestion and earth surface processes in driving the evolution of tooth shape in mammals.

Autor

Richard H. Madden is a research professional in the Department of Organismal Biology and Anatomy at the University of Chicago. In over 30 years of studying mammalian ecology, he has spent extensive periods conducting paleontological surveys throughout South America. His current research focuses on geographic variation in tooth wear rates in herbivores and the impact of environmental and geological processes.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 443
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. Januar 2015
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 249mm x 157mm x 25mm
• Gewicht: 1066g
• ISBN-13: 9781107012936
• ISBN-10: 1107012937
• Artikelnr.: 41608823