The Sauropods

Author : Kristina Curry Rogers
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520932331
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sauropods written by Kristina Curry Rogers and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-12-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sauropod dinosaurs were the largest animals ever to walk the earth, and they represent a substantial portion of vertebrate biomass and biodiversity during the Mesozoic Era. The story of sauropod evolution is told in an extensive fossil record of skeletons and footprints that span the globe and 150 million years of earth history. This generously illustrated volume is the first comprehensive scientific summary of sauropod evolution and paleobiology. The contributors explore sauropod anatomy, detail its variations, and question the myth that life at large size led to evolutionary stagnation and eventual replacement by more "advanced" herbivorous dinosaurs. Chapters address topics such as the evolutionary history and diversity of sauropods; methods for creating three-dimensional reconstructions of their skeletons; questions of sauropod herbivory, tracks, gigantism, locomotion, reproduction, growth rates, and more. This book, together with the recent surge in sauropod discoveries around the world and taxonomic revisions of fragmentary genera, will shed new light on "nature's greatest extravagances."

Author : Nichole Klein
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 0253013550
Total Pages : 369 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Biology of the Sauropod Dinosaurs written by Nichole Klein and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2011-04-22 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sauropods, those huge plant-eating dinosaurs, possessed bodies that seem to defy every natural law. What were these creatures like as living animals and how could they reach such uniquely gigantic sizes? A dedicated group of researchers in Germany in disciplines ranging from engineering and materials science to animal nutrition and paleontology went in search of the answers to these questions. Biology of the Sauropod Dinosaurs reports on the latest results from this seemingly disparate group of research fields and integrates them into a coherent theory regarding sauropod gigantism. Covering nutrition, physiology, growth, and skeletal structure and body plans, this volume presents the most up-to-date knowledge about the biology of these enormous dinosaurs.

Author : Mark Hallett
Publisher : JHU Press
ISBN 13 : 1421420287
Total Pages : 337 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sauropod Dinosaurs written by Mark Hallett and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2016-11 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone with a passion for dinosaurs or prehistoric life will cherish this once-in-a-generation masterpiece.The book includes the following features: Over 200 full-color illustrations More than 100 color photographs from museums, field sites, and collections around the world Thoughtfully placed drawings and charts Clearly written text reviewed by major sauropod researchers Descriptions of the latest sauropod concepts and discoveries A field guide to major groups of sauropods Detailed skeletal reconstructions and anatomical restorations A comprehensive glossary

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ISBN 13 : 9780590652230
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)

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Author : RUBEN. LARRAMENDI MOLINA-PEREZ (ASIER.)
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ISBN 13 : 9780565094973
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of Dinosaurs written by RUBEN. LARRAMENDI MOLINA-PEREZ (ASIER.) and published by . This book was released on 2019-04 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Rubén Molina-Pérez
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691202974
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dinosaur Facts and Figures written by Rubén Molina-Pérez and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-29 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated record book of sauropod facts and figures—the hugest, the oldest, the most intelligent, and more The sauropod dinosaurs roamed the planet for millions of years, with creatures ranging from the smallest of the sauropods, Magyarosaurus, to the huge Argentinosaurus. This illustrated book of records is an essential compendium of sauropod facts and figures—from the biggest and the oldest to the smallest and the rarest. It covers every known species and features more than 2,000 diagrams and technical drawings along with hundreds of full-color reconstructions of specimens. The book is divided into sections that put numerous amazing sauropod facts at your fingertips. "Comparing Species" is organized by taxonomic group and gives comparisons of the size of species, how long ago they lived, and when they were discovered. "Mesozoic Calendar" includes page spreads showing the positions of the continents at different geological time periods and reconstructions of creatures from each period. "Prehistoric Puzzles" compares bones and teeth while "Sauropod Life" presents user-friendly graphics to answer questions like what did they eat and which was the most intelligent. There are sections that chart sauropod distribution on the contemporary world map, provide illustrated listings of footprints, compile the physical specifications of all known sauropods, and more. The essential illustrated record book for anyone interested in dinosaurs Features a wealth of comparative records Includes more than 2,000 diagrams and technical drawings and hundreds of full-color reconstructions Covers all known sauropodomorph species Provides listings of footprints, biometric specifications, and scholarly and popular references

Author : Virginia Tidwell
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253345424
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Thunder-Lizards written by Virginia Tidwell and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2005-08-10 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New research on the giants of the Age of Dinosaurs.

Author : Kristina Curry Rogers
Publisher : Univ of California Press
ISBN 13 : 0520246233
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Sauropods written by Kristina Curry Rogers and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 2005-12-16 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is the most comprehensive overview and analysis of sauropod dinosaurs ever written."—Jason Head, Department of Paleobiology, Smithsonian Institution

Author : Zdeněk V. Špinar
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ISBN 13 : 9781840672763
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.65/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Great Dinosaurs written by Zdeněk V. Špinar and published by . This book was released on 2004-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Great Dinosaurs includes an overview of the discovery and study of dinosaur skeletons, as well as detailed information on their anatomy, their ability to adapt and other potential reasons for the great success of these bizarre creatures. The book also includes detailed coverage of the palaeogeography and climactic conditions which exercised tremendous influence on the origin of new species of dinosaurs. This book is packed with facts and information from the latest discoveries and research for readers who are already dinosaur enthusiasts and will stir the imagination of those who aren't yet.

Author : Rubén Molina-Pérez
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691180318
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.11/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Dinosaur Facts and Figures written by Rubén Molina-Pérez and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-06-25 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An illustrated record book of theropod facts and figures--from the biggest to the fastest to the smartest. This compendium features more than 3,000 records, covers some 750 theropod species, and includes a wealth of illustrations ranging from diagrams and technical drawings to full-color reconstructions of specimens.