The rise of marine mammals : 50 million years of evolution / Annalisa Berta ; graphics editor, James...
The rise of marine mammals : 50 million years of evolution / Annalisa Berta ; graphics editor, James...
The rise of marine mammals : 50 million years of evolution / Annalisa Berta ; graphics editor, James L. Sumich ; illustrations by Carl Buell, Robert Boessenecker, William Stout, and Ray Troll.
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Publisher
Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2017.
Call Numbers
GQ 2018/0453
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Language
English
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Physical content
198 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
Content type
text
still image
Media type
unmediated
Carrier type
volume
Contents
Setting the stage : rocks, fossils, and evolution -- The oldest marine mammals : whales and sea cows -- Later-diverging whales : Neoceti -- Aquatic carnivorans : pinnipeds and a bear-like carnivoran -- Crown sirenians and their Desmostylian relatives -- Aquatic sloths and recent occupants of the sea...
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Publisher
Baltimore, Maryland : Johns Hopkins University Press, 2017.
Place of Publication
Maryland
Date Published
2017.
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Summary
"Marine mammals have long captured the attention of humans. Ancient peoples etched seals and dolphins on the walls of Paleolithic caves; today, engineers develop microprocessors to track these denizens of the deep. This groundbreaking book from highly respected marine mammal paleontologist Annalisa Berta delves into the story of the extraordinary a...
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The rise of marine mammals : 50 million years of evolution / Annalisa Berta ; graphics editor, James L. Sumich ; illustrations by Carl Buell, Robert Boessenecker, William Stout, and Ray Troll.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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©2017
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GQ 2018/0453
Record Identifier
74VKVomyExmb
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKVomyExmb
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ISBN
9781421423265
9781421423258 (hardcover alkaline paper)
1421423251 (hardcover alkaline paper)
142142326X
DDC
591.77
MMS ID
991024165592602626
