First phylogenetic approach to Cricetodontini (Rodentia, Mammalia)
Oscar Sanisidro
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Designed for palaeontology courses in biology and geology departments, this leading text will also be of interest to enthusiasts who want to experience the flavour of how the research is done. The book is strongly phylogenetic, and this makes it a source of current data on vertebrate evolution. Study aids include key questions, research to be done and recommendations of further reading and websites.
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