Evolution of South American Mammalian Predators During the Cenozoic: Paleobiogeographic and Paleoenvironmental Contingencies

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Evolution of South American Mammalian Predators During the Cenozoic: Paleobiogeographic and Paleoenvironmental Contingencies

Evolution Palaeontology Biodiversity

Authors: Francisco J. Prevosti, Analia M. Forasiepi

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Collection: Springer Geology

Language: English

Published by: Springer

Published on: 2nd January 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 4 Mb

ISBN: 9783319037011


Summary

This book summarizes the evolution of carnivorous mammals in the Cenozoic of South America. It presents paleontological information on the two main mammalian carnivorous groups in South America; Metatheria and Eutheria.

Topics Covered

The topics include the origin, systematics, phylogeny, paleoecology, and evolution of the Sparassodonta and Carnivora.

Sources

The book is based on a wide variety of published sources from the last few decades.

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