The Emergence of Whales Evolutionary Patterns in the Origin of Cetacea |
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| Editor:
| Thewissen, J. G. M. |
| Series title: | Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4899-0159-0 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2013 |
| Publisher: | Springer
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $289.00 |
Book Description:
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Research in whale origins is now in an explosive phase, with a cascade of discoveries adding to our understanding of the evolutionary pattern and a suite of new techniques being applied to address new questions. The objective of this volume is to provide a snapshot of this explosion. The volume paints the scene with a broad brush. Taken together the chapters clearly indicate that cetacean origins is a field that is dynamic, multidisciplinary, and that the end of the explosive phase is...
More DescriptionResearch in whale origins is now in an explosive phase, with a cascade of discoveries adding to our understanding of the evolutionary pattern and a suite of new techniques being applied to address new questions. The objective of this volume is to provide a snapshot of this explosion. The volume paints the scene with a broad brush. Taken together the chapters clearly indicate that cetacean origins is a field that is dynamic, multidisciplinary, and that the end of the explosive phase is not in sight.