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Bone histology of fossil tetrapods : advancing methods, analysis, and interpretation /
This is an essential primer and manual for using fossil bone histology to investigate the biology of extinct tetrapods. Twelve experts summarise advances in the field over the past three decades, reviewing fundamental basics of bone micro-anatomy and physiology. Research specimen selection, thin-sec...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Otros Autores: | , |
| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Berkeley :
University of California Press,
©2013.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
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- Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Authors and Contributors; 1 Why Study the Bone Microstructure of Fossil Tetrapods?; 2 The Biology of Bone; 3 Selection of Specimens; 4 Preparation and Sectioning of Specimens; 5 Image Standardization in Paleohistology; 6 Database Standardization; 7 Skeletochronology; 8 Analysis of Growth Rates; 9 Evolution of Growth Rates and Their Implications; 10 Research Applications and Integration.