9781528114721 - Notes on Some Carboniferous Cochliodonts, With Descriptions of Seven New Species (Classic Reprint) von Branson, E. B. (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution and anatomy of American Permian vertebrates, focusing on the genera Pantylus, Ophiacodon, and Theropleura. It presents new discoveries based on fossil specimens, including a nearly complete skeleton of Theropleura. The author meticulously describes the osteology of these creatures, providing detailed analyses of their skulls, mandibles, vertebrae, girdles, and limbs. Through comparative anatomy, the book sheds light on the evolutionary relationships and adaptations of these extinct animals within the broader context of vertebrate history. The author's insights offer valuable contributions to our understanding of early tetrapod evolution and the diversity of life during the Permian period. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.