Bone Histology of Fossil Tetrapods - Advancing Methods, Analysis, and Interpretation (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	University of California Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	March 2013
First published:	2013
Editors:	Kevin Padian • Ellen-Thérèse Lamm
Dimensions:	229 x 152 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	298
ISBN-13:	978-0-520-27352-8
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	0-520-27352-4
Barcode:	9780520273528

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