Bone Histology of Fossil Tetrapods : Advancing Methods, Analysis, and Interpretation /

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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...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Lamm, Ellen-Therese, 1966- (Editor), Padian, Kevin (Editor)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berkeley : University of California Press, 2013.
Series:Book collections on Project MUSE.
Subjects:
SCIENCE > Paleontology.
NATURE > Fossils.
Vertebres fossiles > Microstructure.
Vertebrates, Fossil > Microstructure.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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