The Emergence of Whales

The Emergence of Whales
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 480
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ISBN-10 : 9781489901590
ISBN-13 : 1489901590
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Book Synopsis The Emergence of Whales by : J.G.M. Thewissen

Download or read book The Emergence of Whales written by J.G.M. Thewissen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-11 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Research in whale origins is now in an explosive phase, with a cascade of discoveries adding to our understanding of the evolutionary pattern and a suite of new techniques being applied to address new questions. The objective of this volume is to provide a snapshot of this explosion. The volume paints the scene with a broad brush. Taken together the chapters clearly indicate that cetacean origins is a field that is dynamic, multidisciplinary, and that the end of the explosive phase is not in sight.


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