Theropithecus : The Rise and Fall of a Primate Genus

Theropithecus : The Rise and Fall of a Primate Genus

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This unique volume provides a comprehensive and up-to-date examination of all aspects of the biology of the Old World monkey genus, Theropithecus, which evolved alongside our human ancestors. This genus is represented today by only one rare species. The authors explore the fossil history and evolution of the genus, its biogeography, comparative evolutionary biology and anatomy, and the behavior and socioecology of the living and extinct representatives of the genus. The parallels between the evolution of Theropithecus and early hominids are discussed. There are also two chapters of particular significance that describe how an innovative and exciting approach to the modeling of the causes of species extinction can be used with great success. This highly multidisciplinary approach provides a rare and insightful account of the evolutionary biology of this fascinating and once highly successful group of primates.

Theropithecus: The Rise and Fall of a Primate Genus,Nina G. Jablonski,Cambridge University Press,052141105X,Congresses,Evolution,Life Sciences - Zoology - General,Life Sciences - Zoology - Primatology,Primates,Science,Science/Mathematics,Theropithecus,Palaeontology,Science / Biology,Theropithecus--Congresses

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