Palaeontology

During the Neogene - covering the last 23 Million years - the evolution of the environmental setting in Africa was subject to considerable changes.

Although it is the defining organ of the Chordata, the notochord and its cells are one of the least understood vertebrate organs.

This book presents perspectives on the past and present state of the understanding of snake origins.

Classification of plants and animals is of basic interest to biologists in all fields because correct formulation and generalization are based on sound taxonomy.

Classification of plants and animals is of basic interest to biologists in all fields because correct formulation and generalization are based on sound taxonomy.

In paleoanthropology the group of hominids known as the "e;robust"e; australopithecines has emerged as one of the most interesting.

In paleoanthropology the group of hominids known as the "e;robust"e; australopithecines has emerged as one of the most interesting.

This new edition of a widely adopted primary and supplementary text explores human adaptations to environments over time.

This new edition of a widely adopted primary and supplementary text explores human adaptations to environments over time.

Primate Evolution and Human Origins compiles, for the first time, the major ideas and publications that have shaped our current view of the evolutionary biology of the primates and the origin of the human line.

Primate Evolution and Human Origins compiles, for the first time, the major ideas and publications that have shaped our current view of the evolutionary biology of the primates and the origin of the human line.

These original contributions on the evolution of primates and the techniques for studying the subject cover an enormous range of material and incorporate the work of specialists from many different fields, showing the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to problems of primate morphology and phylogeny.

These original contributions on the evolution of primates and the techniques for studying the subject cover an enormous range of material and incorporate the work of specialists from many different fields, showing the necessity of a multidisciplinary approach to problems of primate morphology and phylogeny.

Three themes run through this book, the first is the history of the Nile; the second is the degree to which the present Sudanese landscape reflects the operation of former geological processes; the third is the interaction between man and environment, not always to the benefit of either.

Three themes run through this book, the first is the history of the Nile; the second is the degree to which the present Sudanese landscape reflects the operation of former geological processes; the third is the interaction between man and environment, not always to the benefit of either.

This collection of conference papers presents information on the molecular genetics, biomineralization, growth and ecology of extant brachiopod stocks (extrapolated back to the Cambrian), and the shell microstructure, taphonomy, paleogeography, evolution, and taxonomy of fossil brachiopods.

This collection of conference papers presents information on the molecular genetics, biomineralization, growth and ecology of extant brachiopod stocks (extrapolated back to the Cambrian), and the shell microstructure, taphonomy, paleogeography, evolution, and taxonomy of fossil brachiopods.

This book deals with the different aspects of the symposia, ranging from, in the original order of the sessions, early history of the earth, continental accretion, coremantle differentiation, biological evolution, palaeoclimate, to interaction between the lithosphere and the hydro-atmo-biosphere.

This book deals with the different aspects of the symposia, ranging from, in the original order of the sessions, early history of the earth, continental accretion, coremantle differentiation, biological evolution, palaeoclimate, to interaction between the lithosphere and the hydro-atmo-biosphere.

This volume offers comprehensive and up-to-date information on research in many different disciplines which give an overall insight into the environmental history of Africa.

This volume offers comprehensive and up-to-date information on research in many different disciplines which give an overall insight into the environmental history of Africa.

This reference provides up-to-date information on research in many different disciplines which give an overall insight into the environmental history of Africa.

This reference provides up-to-date information on research in many different disciplines which give an overall insight into the environmental history of Africa.

This text deals with certain geological aspects of the extreme geographical locations of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula.

This text deals with certain geological aspects of the extreme geographical locations of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula.

Originally published in 1976, the object of this volume was to present a relatively up-to-date overview of what was known, what was suspected, and what remained to be discovered concerning the general question of the evolution of the vertebrate brain and behaviour, and to present a list of references for those who wanted to delve deeper into one or another aspect of the problem.

Originally published in 1976, the object of this volume was to present a relatively up-to-date overview of what was known, what was suspected, and what remained to be discovered concerning the general question of the evolution of the vertebrate brain and behaviour, and to present a list of references for those who wanted to delve deeper into one or another aspect of the problem.

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates.

Vertebrate Skeletal Histology and Paleohistology summarizes decades of research into the biology and biological meaning of hard tissues, in both living and extinct vertebrates.

Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America's Natural Wonders provides everything the reader needs to understand the landscape.

Written by a career geologist with decades of experience in the field, North America's Natural Wonders provides everything the reader needs to understand the landscape.

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in virtually all habitats.

Molluscs comprise the second largest phylum of animals (after arthropods), occurring in virtually all habitats.

The previously unpublished correspondence of T.

This is an important and authoritative review of foraminiferal ecology, the first for over a decade.

This is an important and authoritative review of foraminiferal ecology, the first for over a decade.

Examines the various forms of evidence used to establish the history and scale of environmenal changes during the Quaternary.

Examines the various forms of evidence used to establish the history and scale of environmenal changes during the Quaternary.

"e;This is the major text on the integration of field palaeontology and sedimentology, particularly valuable for both practical lab exercises and students working independently and unsupervised on field projects"e;Reviewer's commentField Palaeontology provides a comprehensive, rigorous and unique approach to the analysis of fossils and sediments and offers a practical field guide which no palaeontology student can afford to be without.

"e;This is the major text on the integration of field palaeontology and sedimentology, particularly valuable for both practical lab exercises and students working independently and unsupervised on field projects"e;Reviewer's commentField Palaeontology provides a comprehensive, rigorous and unique approach to the analysis of fossils and sediments and offers a practical field guide which no palaeontology student can afford to be without.

First published in 2007.

First published in 2007.

The last decade has seen an explosive burst of new information about human origins and our evolutionary status with respect to other species.

The last decade has seen an explosive burst of new information about human origins and our evolutionary status with respect to other species.

The concept of 'natural heritage' has become increasingly significant with the threat of dwindling resources, environmental degradation and climatic change.

The concept of 'natural heritage' has become increasingly significant with the threat of dwindling resources, environmental degradation and climatic change.

Outlines strategies for lecturers to implement a flipped classroom to provide students with opportunities for active learning.

This Element provides an introduction to the application of thallium isotopes, case studies, and future directions.