Mesozoic Vertebrate Life

Mesozoic Vertebrate Life
ISBN-10
0253339073
ISBN-13
9780253339072
Category
Science
Pages
577
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Bloomington : Indiana University Press
Author
Kenneth Carpenter

Description

Presenting important new research on the vertebrate life of the Mesozoic as reported by 45 leading workers in the field, this volume is organized into sections on theropods, sauropods, and other areas of life that represent a cross section of current research. Includes a portfolio of dinosaur paintings and sculptures by the world's finest paleoartists. 200 photos, 19 in color.

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