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Mammal Teeth: Origin, Evolution, and Diversity
Peter S. Ungar
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Description for Mammal Teeth: Origin, Evolution, and Diversity
Hardback. His book is a must-read for paleontologists, mammalogists, and anthropologists. Num Pages: 320 pages, 105, 6 black & white illustrations, 6 black & white illustrations, 1 black & white halfto. BIC Classification: PSAJ; PSVD; PSVW7. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 284 x 224 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1150.
In this unique book, Peter S. Ungar tells the story of mammalian teeth from their origin through their evolution to their current diversity. Mammal Teeth traces the evolutionary history of teeth, beginning with the very first mineralized vertebrate structures half a billion years ago. Ungar describes how the simple conical tooth of early vertebrates became the molars, incisors, and other forms we see in mammals today. Evolutionary adaptations changed pointy teeth into flatter ones, with specialized shapes designed to complement the corresponding jaw. Ungar explains tooth structure and function in the context of nutritional needs. The myriad tooth shapes produced ... Read more
In this unique book, Peter S. Ungar tells the story of mammalian teeth from their origin through their evolution to their current diversity. Mammal Teeth traces the evolutionary history of teeth, beginning with the very first mineralized vertebrate structures half a billion years ago. Ungar describes how the simple conical tooth of early vertebrates became the molars, incisors, and other forms we see in mammals today. Evolutionary adaptations changed pointy teeth into flatter ones, with specialized shapes designed to complement the corresponding jaw. Ungar explains tooth structure and function in the context of nutritional needs. The myriad tooth shapes produced ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Johns Hopkins University Press United States
Number of pages
320
Condition
New
Number of Pages
320
Place of Publication
Baltimore, MD, United States
ISBN
9780801896682
SKU
V9780801896682
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About Peter S. Ungar
Peter S. Ungar is Distinguished Professor and chair of anthropology at the University of Arkansas.
Reviews for Mammal Teeth: Origin, Evolution, and Diversity
A pick for any college-level collection strong in natural history. Midwest Book Review 2011 In this wonderful volume, anthropologist-paleontologist Ungar provides the most complete source available (or imaginable) on the subject... Highly recommended. Choice 2011