Vertebrate Palaeontology: Biology and Evolution
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but witha relatively large heart-shaped head (Heaton and Reisz, 1986;Reisz et al.,2011).The skull isheavy and bears surface sculpture. The proportions are similar to the earlier amniotes,butthe skullismuch broader at the back.
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Vertebrate Palaeontology: Biology and Evolution
Presents an outline of the history of the vertebrates, based on studies by palaeontologists around the world.--
This book will be essential reading for vertebrate palaeontology students in earth science and biology departments.
The story of the evolution of the vertebrates is fascinating.