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The Paleobiology of Australopithecus
eBook - Vertebrate Paleobiology and Paleoanthropology
ISBN/EAN: 9789400759190
Umbreit-Nr.: 9277679
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 282 S., 12.44 MB
Format in cm:
Einband:
Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 15.03.2013
Auflage: 1/2013
E-Book
Format: PDF
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
- Zusatztext
- <p><i>Australopithecus</i>species have been the topic of much debate in palaeoanthropology since Raymond Dart described the first species,<i>Australopithecus africanus</i>, in 1925. This volume synthesizes the geological and paleontological context of the species in East and South Africa; covers individual sites, such as Dikika, Hadar, Sterkfontein, and Malapa; debates the alpha taxonomy of some of the species; and addresses questions regarding the movements of the species across the continent. Additional chapters discuss the genus in terms of sexual dimorphism, diet reconstruction using microwear and isotopic methodologies, postural and locomotor behavior, and ontogeny.</p>
- Kurztext
- <p>This book synthesizes information on the genus Australopithecus. It discusses alpha taxonomy, adaptive radiations, adaptations, phylogeny, biogeography, and paleoecology of the various species.</p>
- Autorenportrait
- Kaye Reed focuses on community ecology to understand the framework of Pliocene hominin evolution and the interactions of living primates. She is currently exploring how changing environments affect Australopithecus evolution in Ethiopia. She also conducts research in South Africa to understand hominin landscape use along the west coast.