Isbn: 9781330296820 - introduction and succession of vertebrate life in america (classic reprint): an address delivered before the american association for the advancement of science, at nashville, august 30 (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the evolution and progression of vertebrate life in the Americas over hundreds of millions of years, using fossil records as a primary lens. The author suggests that vertebrate life may have existed in this region even before the Paleozoic period, but evidence becomes clear by the Devonian period with early fish species. The book then takes readers through the Mesozoic era, highlighting the dominance of reptiles, including dinosaurs, and the appearance of early birds. The Cenozoic era is given significant attention, as mammals took over and diversified, eventually giving rise to the equines we're familiar with today. This book is foundational for understanding the history of vertebrate life on our continent and the deep connections between past, present, and future ecosystems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…