Sea Dragons: Predators Of The Prehistoric Oceans - Brossura

Ellis, Richard

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ISBN 10: 0700613943 ISBN 13: 9780700613946

Casa editrice: Univ Pr of Kansas, 2003

Riassunto

Working from the fossil record, Richard Ellis explores the natural history of these fierce predators, speculates on their habits, and tells how they eventually became extinct - or did they? He traces the 200-million-year history of the great ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs, and mosasaurs who swam the ancient oceans - and who, according to some, may even still frequent the likes of Loch Ness.
The first book about these animals in nearly a century, Sea Dragons draws upon the most recent scientific research to reconstruct their lives and habitats. Along the way, the book also provides insights into and tales about the work, discoveries, and competing theories that compose the world of vertebrate paleontology.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Richard Ellis is a research associate in vertebrate paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Univ Pr of Kansas
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0700613943
• ISBN 13: 9780700613946
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 313