Hypsodonty in mammals: evolution, geomorphology, and the role of earth surface processes
Auteur :
Madden, Richard H.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107012936
Date de publication :
11 déc. 2014
Dimensions :
25,3 x 18,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
1020 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
This book demonstrates how the natural ingestion of sediment acts as a forceful evolutionary determinant of mammalian tooth shape. With case-studies from around the globe, the author highlights the connections between large-scale surface processes and specific tooth wear patterns, drawing from examples both in the fossil record and present day.