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American Eocene Primates And The Supposed Rodent Family Mixodectidae (1902)

American Eocene Primates And The Supposed Rodent Family Mixodectidae (1902)

Osborn, Henry Fairfield

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ISBN10: 1166416178
ISBN13: 9781166416171
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
American Eocene Primates and the Supposed Rodent Family Mixodectidae is a scientific book written by Henry Fairfield Osborn, an American paleontologist and geologist. The book was first published in 1902 and focuses on the study of primates and rodents that lived during the Eocene period in North America. The book is divided into two main sections, the first of which deals with the classification and evolution of Eocene primates. Osborn provides detailed descriptions of various species of primates, including their physical characteristics, distribution, and evolutionary history. He also discusses the relationship between these primates and other mammalian groups, such as rodents and carnivores. The second section of the book is devoted to the study of the Mixodectidae, a group of rodents that were believed to be closely related to primates. Osborn examines the anatomy, classification, and evolutionary history of these rodents, and argues that they are not closely related to primates, but instead belong to a separate family of rodents. Throughout the book, Osborn presents detailed illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the anatomy and relationships of the various species discussed. The book is written in a scientific style and assumes a basic understanding of anatomy and evolutionary biology. Overall, American Eocene Primates and the Supposed Rodent Family Mixodectidae is an important work in the field of paleontology and provides valuable insights into the evolution of primates and rodents during the Eocene period in North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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