Bone histology of fossil tetrapods [[electronic resource] ] : advancing methods, analysis, and interpretation / / edited by Kevin Padian, Ellen-Thérèse Lamm

• Pubblicazione: Berkeley, : University of California Press, c2013
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (298 p.)
• Disciplina: 566
• Soggetto topico: Vertebrates, Fossil - Microstructure
• Soggetto non controllato: allosaurus; ancient organisms; animals; archosaurs; behavior; biological anthropology; biology; birds; bone growth rate; bone histology; bone matrix; bone microanatomy; chronological age determination; data analysis; ecology; engaging; evolution; extinct tetrapods; fossil bone histology; fossilized bone tissue; fossilized; fossils; history; life sciences; microanatomy; microscopic examination; natural science; organisms; paleontology; phenomenon; physiology; popular science; science; skeletons; zoology
• Altri autori: PadianKevin LammEllen-Thérèse <1966->
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references.
• Nota di contenuto: Front matter -- Contents -- Preface -- Authors and Contributors -- 1. Why Study the Bone Microstructure of Fossil Tetrapods? -- 2. The Biology of Bone -- 3. Selection of Specimens -- 4. Preparation and Sectioning of Specimens -- 5. Image Standardization in Paleohistology -- 6. Database Standardization -- 7. Skeletochronology -- 8. Analysis of Growth Rates -- 9. Evolution of Growth Rates and Their Implications -- 10. Research Applications and Integration -- LITERATURE CITED
• Sommario/riassunto: The microscopic examination of fossilized bone tissue is a sophisticated and increasingly important analytical tool for understanding the life history of ancient organisms. This book provides an essential primer and manual for using fossil bone histology to investigate the biology of extinct tetrapods. Twelve experts summarize advances in the field over the past three decades, reviewing fundamental basics of bone microanatomy and physiology. Research specimen selection, thin-section preparation, and data analysis are addressed in detail. The authors also outline methods and issues in bone growth rate calculation and chronological age determination, as well as how to examine broader questions of behavior, ecology, and evolution by studying the microstructure of bone.
• Titolo autorizzato: Bone histology of fossil tetrapods
• ISBN: 0-520-95511-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910786270303321
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