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100	1		_aProthero, Donald R. _eauthor.
245	1	0	_aVertebrate evolution : _bfrom origins to dinosaurs and beyond / _cDonald R. Prothero ; illustrations by Nobumichi Tamura.
250			_aFirst edition.
260			_aUK : _bCRC Press, _c2022.
300			_axii, 448p. _billustrations (some color) ;
504			_aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520			_a"The first vertebrate animals appear in the fossil record over 520 million years ago. These lineages diversified and eventually crept ashore leading to further evolutionary divergence and the appearance of the familiar charismatic vertebrates of today. From the tiniest fishes, diminutive salamanders, and miniaturized lizards to gargantuan dinosaurs, enormous brontotheres, and immense whales, vertebrates have captured the imagination of the lay public as well as the most erudite academics. They are the among the best studied organisms. This book employs beautifully rendered illustrations of these diverse lineages along with informative text to document a rich evolutionary history. The prolific and best-selling author reveals much of the latest findings regarding the phylogenetic history of vertebrates without overwhelming the reader with pedantry and excessive jargon. Simultaneously, comprehensive and authoritative while being approachable and lucid, this book should appeal to both the scholar, the student, and the fossil enthusiast. Key Features.
546			_aEnglish.
650		0	_aVertebrates _xEvolution.
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