Evolution of North American Rhinoceroses

An essential reference for all researchers working on the evolution of North American mammals.

List of contents

1. Introduction; 2. Methods; 3. Systematics; 4. Postcranial osteology; 5. Biogeography; 6. Paleoecology and evolutionary patterns; 7. Conclusions; Bibliography.

About the author

Donald R. Prothero is Chair and Professor of Geology, Occidental College, Los Angeles and Lecturer in Geobiology, California Institute of Technology.

Summary

Rhinoceroses first appeared in North America about forty million years ago, diversifying into an incredible array of taxa, many bearing no resemblance to the five living species. This important reference provides a full systematic review of North American Rhinocerotidae, as well as discussions of biogeography, evolutionary patterns and their paleoecological significance.

Product details

• Authors: Donald R. Prothero, Donald R. (Occidental College Prothero, Prothero Donald R.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.03.2018
• EAN: 9781108457200
• ISBN: 978-1-108-45720-0
• No. of pages: 228
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Palaeontology; Evolution, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Mammals, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution, Zoology: Mammals, Zoology: mammals (mammalogy), Evolution / Evolutionary biology