Out of thin air: dinosaurs, birds, and Earth's ancient atmosphere

Discusses the effect of changing oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere on evolution and mass extinctions, and presents the theory that saurischian dinosaurs were able to weather two mass extinctions because of a new, more efficient respiratory system, which was in turn inherited by their descenda...

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Main Author: Ward, Peter Douglas (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Washington, D.C. Henry 2006
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Online Access:Table of contents only
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Summary:Discusses the effect of changing oxygen levels in Earth's atmosphere on evolution and mass extinctions, and presents the theory that saurischian dinosaurs were able to weather two mass extinctions because of a new, more efficient respiratory system, which was in turn inherited by their descendants the birds.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (S. 237-259) and index
Physical Description:XIII, 282 S. Ill., graph. Darst. 24 cm
ISBN:0309100615
9780309100618

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