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Pterosaurs

Author : Mark P. Witton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400847656
Total Pages : 305 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Pterosaurs written by Mark P. Witton and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2013-06-23 with total page 305 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most authoritative illustrated book on flying reptiles available For 150 million years, the skies didn't belong to birds—they belonged to the pterosaurs. These flying reptiles, which include the pterodactyls, shared the world with the nonavian dinosaurs until their extinction 65 million years ago. Some pterosaurs, such as the giant azhdarchids, were the largest flying animals of all time, with wingspans exceeding thirty feet and standing heights comparable to modern giraffes. This richly illustrated book takes an unprecedented look at these astonishing creatures, presenting the latest findings on their anatomy, ecology, and extinction. Pterosaurs features some 200 stunning illustrations, including original paintings by Mark Witton and photos of rarely seen fossils. After decades of mystery, paleontologists have finally begun to understand how pterosaurs are related to other reptiles, how they functioned as living animals, and, despite dwarfing all other flying animals, how they managed to become airborne. Here you can explore the fossil evidence of pterosaur behavior and ecology, learn about the skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy of pterosaurs, and consider the newest theories about their cryptic origins. This one-of-a-kind book covers the discovery history, paleobiogeography, anatomy, and behaviors of more than 130 species of pterosaur, and also discusses their demise at the end of the Mesozoic. The most comprehensive book on pterosaurs ever published Features some 200 illustrations, including original paintings by the author Covers every known species and major group of pterosaurs Describes pterosaur anatomy, ecology, behaviors, diversity, and more Encourages further study with 500 references to primary pterosaur literature

The Dragons of Time, Pterosaurs

Author : Brian J. (Brian John) Reid
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780969279709
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (797 download)

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Download or read book The Dragons of Time, Pterosaurs written by Brian J. (Brian John) Reid and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

DRAGONS OF THE AIR

Author : Harry Govier 1839-1909 Seeley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781361955284
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (552 download)

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Download or read book DRAGONS OF THE AIR written by Harry Govier 1839-1909 Seeley and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-25 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Dragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles

Author : H. G. Seeley
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 247 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Book Synopsis Dragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles by : H. G. Seeley

Download or read book Dragons of the Air: An Account of Extinct Flying Reptiles written by H. G. Seeley and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2022-07-20 with total page 247 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book describes in great detail the differences between reptiles, birds and amphibians; considering brain structure, bone and skin formation. He argues that the dinosaurs that could fly were indeed reptiles and not other types of life.

Pterosaurs

Author : A. J. Veldmeijer
Publisher : Sidestone Press
ISBN 13 : 9088900930
Total Pages : 138 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (889 download)

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Download or read book Pterosaurs written by A. J. Veldmeijer and published by Sidestone Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pterosaurs or flying reptiles were the first vertebrates to evolve flight. These distant relatives of modern reptiles and dinosaurs lived from the Late Triassic (over 200 million years ago) to the end of the Cretaceous (about 65 million years ago) a span of some 135 million years. When they became extinct, no relatives survived them and as a result these prehistoric animals cannot readily be compared with our modern-day fauna. So what do we know of these highly succsessful animals? The present summary answers this and many more questions based on the most recent results of modern scientific research. After a short introduction to palaeontology as a science and its history related to pterosaurs, it explains what pterosaurs were, when and where they lived, and what they looked like. Topics such as disease, injury and reproduction are also discussed. Separated from this text are 'Mark explains' boxes. Each of these explanations puts one specific species in the spotlight and focuses on its lifestyle. They show how diverse pterosaurs were, from small insectivorous animals with a wingspan of nearly 40 centimetres to the biggest flying animals ever to take to the air, with wingspans of over 10 metres and with a way of life comparable to modern-day storks. The text is illustrated with many full colour photographs and beautiful palaeo-art prepared by experts in the field.

New Perspectives on Pterosaur Palaeobiology

Author : D.W.E. Hone
Publisher : Geological Society of London
ISBN 13 : 1786203170
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (862 download)

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Download or read book New Perspectives on Pterosaur Palaeobiology written by D.W.E. Hone and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pterosaurs, the first vertebrates to evolve powered flight, are undergoing a long-running scientific renaissance that has seen sustained, and even elevated interest, from several generations of palaeontologists. These incredible reptiles are known from every continent, flew the Mesozoic skies for at least 160 million years, diversified into more than a dozen major clades and well over 100 species, and included the largest flying animals of all time. This volume brings together leading pterosaur researchers from around the globe to discuss new and cutting-edge research into various aspects of pterosaur palaeobiology and presents diverse papers to deliver new insights on flying reptile palaeoecology, flight, ontogeny, skeletal and soft-tissue anatomy, temporal and spatial distribution and evolution, as well as revisions of their taxonomy and interrelationships.

Beasts of Antiquity

Author : Matthew P. Martyniuk
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780988596559
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (965 download)

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Download or read book Beasts of Antiquity written by Matthew P. Martyniuk and published by . This book was released on 2014-08-30 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beasts of Antiquity explores our ever-changing views about the animals of the prehistoric world - how they were related, how they looked, and how they lived. Stem-Birds In the Solnhofen Limestone details the fossil bird-line archosaur species known the Solnhofen Archipelago of Bavaria. From their history of princes, duchesses, and conquring armies, to the diversity of these spectaculrly preserved fossils, Stem-Birds In the Solnhofen Limestone brings the world of these ancient creatures to life. Featuring full-color illustrations of each species as well as photographs and historical reproductions, Stem-Birds In the Solnhofen Limestone offers a complete summary of the history, geology, and state-of-the-art paleontology of the bird lineage in one spectacular Jurassic ecosystem.

Anatomy, Phylogeny and Palaeobiology of Early Archosaurs and Their Kin

Author : Sterling J. Nesbitt
Publisher : Geological Society of London
ISBN 13 : 1862393613
Total Pages : 605 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (623 download)

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Download or read book Anatomy, Phylogeny and Palaeobiology of Early Archosaurs and Their Kin written by Sterling J. Nesbitt and published by Geological Society of London. This book was released on 2013 with total page 605 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archosaurs, an important reptile group that includes today's crocodiles and birds, arose during the Triassic in the aftermath of the greatest mass extinction of all time. In the last 20 years, our understanding of the early evolution of the group has improved substantially with the discovery of new fossils and species of early archosaurs and their closest relatives, a better understanding of the relationships of these animals, and new insights into their palaeobiology. In order to synthesize these new data, researchers of early archosaurs from around the world met at the first symposium of early archosaur evolution at the IV Congreso Latinoamericano de Paleontología de Vertebrados (September 2011) in San Juan, Argentina. This symposium facilitated collaboration and strove to paint a better understanding of these extraordinary animals. The resultant body of work is a state-of-the-art examination of early archosaur groups and their close relatives including historical, anatomical, biogeographical, evolutionary and palaeobiological data. This contribution furthers our knowledge of the anatomy, relationships, and palaeobiology of species-level taxa as well as more global patterns of archosaur evolution during the Triassic -- P. 4 of cover.

Dinosaur Art: The World's Greatest Paleoart

Author : Steve White
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0857685848
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (576 download)

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Download or read book Dinosaur Art: The World's Greatest Paleoart written by Steve White and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2012-09-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A paleoartist is an illustrator who specialises in the science and art of reconstructing ancient animals and their world. In Dinosaur Art, ten of the top contemporary paleoartists reveal a selection of their work and exclusively discuss their working methods and distinct styles. Filled with breathtaking artwork - some never before seen - and cutting edge paleontology, this is a treasure trove for dinosaur enthusiasts, art lovers and budding illustrators.

Dinosaurs at Your Fingertips

Author : Judy Nayer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780867886528
Total Pages : 8 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (865 download)

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Download or read book Dinosaurs at Your Fingertips written by Judy Nayer and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Princeton Field Guide to Pterosaurs

Author : Gregory S. Paul
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 0691180172
Total Pages : 184 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (911 download)

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Download or read book The Princeton Field Guide to Pterosaurs written by Gregory S. Paul and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2022-06-07 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most up-to-date and authoritative illustrated guide to the marvelous flying reptiles that dominated the skies of the Mesozoic for 160 million years Once seen by some as evolutionary dead-enders, pterosaurs were vigorous winged reptiles capable of thriving in an array of habitats and climates, including polar winters. The Princeton Field Guide to Pterosaurs transforms our understanding of these great Mesozoic archosaurs of the air. This incredible guide covers 115 pterosaur species and features stunning illustrations of pterosaurs ranging in size from swallows to small sailplanes, some with enormous, bizarre head crests and elongated beaks. It discusses the history of pterosaurs through 160 million years of the Mesozoic—including their anatomy, physiology, locomotion, reproduction, growth, and extinction—and even gives a taste of what it might be like to travel back to the Mesozoic. This one-of-a-kind guide also challenges the common image of big pterosaurs as ultralights that only soared, showing how these spectacular creatures could be powerful flappers as heavy as bears. Features detailed species accounts of 115 different kinds of pterosaurs, with the latest size and mass estimatesWritten and illustrated by the acclaimed researcher and artist who helped to redefine the anatomy and flight performance of pterosaursCovers everything from pterosaur biology to the colorful history of pterosaur paleontologyIncludes dozens of original skeletal drawings and full-color life studies

Night of the Dragons

Author : Michael Anthony Steele
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1438082916
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Night of the Dragons written by Michael Anthony Steele and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book for middle grade readers is a continuation of the blockbuster film Night At the Museum where every night an ancient Egyptian tablet brings the museum exhibits to life! It follows the adventures of Nick as he learns the ropes at the strangest museum in the world. Things at the museum just got weirder... In this story, a new exhibit brings new dangers and unleashes an evil force on the Museum of Natural History. Soon, Nick is up to his ears in trouble. With his father sidelined by a strange new magic, the boy must face giant dragons and an evil sorcerer determined to take over the museum...and then the world!

Posture, Locomotion, and Paleoecology of Pterosaurs

Author : Sankar Chatterjee
Publisher : Geological Society of America
ISBN 13 : 9780813723761
Total Pages : 72 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (237 download)

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Download or read book Posture, Locomotion, and Paleoecology of Pterosaurs written by Sankar Chatterjee and published by Geological Society of America. This book was released on 2004 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Pterosaurs

Author : David Unwin
Publisher : Dutton Juvenile
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 360 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Pterosaurs written by David Unwin and published by Dutton Juvenile. This book was released on 2006 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first complete portrait of the legendary flying dragons of deep time - the pterosaurs - designed for non-specialists, yet founded on the real science of these bizarre creatures. Presented lucidly and accessibly by one of the world s leading experts, David Unwin s book is built on a mountain of new fossil discoveries and the latest research. Packed with 95 color and 30 black and white illustrations - including 10 full-page original color paintings that are scientific recreations of different pterosaur species - The Pterosaurs From Deep Time takes readers on an wondrous expedition back through the lost world of the Earth s deep past.

The Griffin and the Dinosaur

Author : Marc Aronson
Publisher : National Geographic Children's Books
ISBN 13 : 1426311087
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (263 download)

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Download or read book The Griffin and the Dinosaur written by Marc Aronson and published by National Geographic Children's Books. This book was released on 2014 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow along as research scientist Adrienne Mayor searches for the origins of the mythical griffin - could such a creature be based in reality? While studying the classics in Greece, Adrienne came across accounts of an ancient creature, sometimes called bird-monster, griffin, or minotaur. Adrienne travels from Greece to the Gobi Desert in search of where an ancient race of fair-haired and pale nomadic horsemen called the Scythians hid their gold - gold that was rumored to be guarded by griffins.

Comparative Psychology

Author : Mauricio R Papini
Publisher : Psychology Press
ISBN 13 : 113687318X
Total Pages : 1112 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book Comparative Psychology written by Mauricio R Papini and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2010-10-18 with total page 1112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comparative Psychology (second edition) is a core textbook for senior undergraduate and graduate courses in Comparative Psychology, Animal Behavior, and Evolutionary Psychology. Its main goal is to introduce the student to evolutionary and developmental approaches to the study of animal behavior. The structure of the book reflects the principal areas of importance to psychology students studying animal behavior: evolution, physiological issues, learning and cognition, development, and social evolution. Throughout, this text includes many examples drawn from the study of human behavior, highlighting general and basic principles that apply broadly to the animal kingdom.

Pterodactyl Cries

Author : Erik ReeL
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781737550716
Total Pages : 166 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Pterodactyl Cries written by Erik ReeL and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-11 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pointing out that the long arc of human intellectual history has been toward greater abstraction, Pterodactyl Cries: Art, Abstraction, and Apocalypse develops a wide ranging discourse on abstraction in visual art and its relationships to referentiality, internality, history, oppression, and apocalypse. Including an indictment of materialism on a variety of distinct registers, connections are made to the misuse of history in support of the injustices of sexism, racism, and colonialism through a "tyranny of false evidence" and deceit.