| The Emergence of Whales: Evolutionary Patterns in the Origin of Cetacea 1998 Edition Contributor(s): Thewissen, J. G. M. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0306458535 ISBN-13: 9780306458538 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $265.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 1998 Annotation: 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 not in sight. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Animals - Mammals - Pets - Science | Life Sciences - Biology |
| Dewey: 599.513 |
| LCCN: 98036333 |
| Series: Advances in Vertebrate Paleobiology |
| Physical Information: 1.42" H x 6.48" W x 9.5" (1.95 lbs) 477 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
