
In the present book the Paleogene fossil record of birds is detailed for the first time on a worldwide scale. I have developed the idea for such a project for several years, and think that it is an appropriate moment to present a summary of our c- rent knowledge of the early evolution of modern birds. Meanwhile not only is there a confusing diversity of fossil taxa, but also significant progress has been made concerning an understanding of the higher-level phylogeny of extant birds. Hypotheses ...
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Paleogene Fossil Birds
Mayr, Gerald
Gebunden, xiii, 262 S.
XIII, 262 p.
Sprache: Englisch
235 mm
ISBN-13: 978-3-540-89627-2
Titelnr.: 22329240
Gewicht: 588 g
Springer, Berlin (2009)
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