BIOLOGY OF THE SAUROPOD DINOSAURS: UNDERSTANDING THE LIFE By Nicole Klein
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Publisher
Indiana University Press
ISBN-10
0253355087
ISBN-13
9780253355089
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80054283
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
344 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Biology of the Sauropod Dinosaurs : Understanding the Life of Giants
Publication Year
2011
Subject
Life Sciences / Evolution, Animals / Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Paleontology
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Nature, Science
Series
Life of the Past Ser.
Format
Hardcover
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1.1 in
Item Weight
52 Oz
Item Length
11 in
Item Width
9 in
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Scholarly & Professional
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2010-046735
Reviews
"Biology of the Sauropod Dinosaurs... is full of new hypotheses and will enliven debates on sauropods for many years to come." -Geological Magazine, "This book is highly recommended for any library with natural history collections. It is a superb compendium of the latest sauropod research at a reasonable price." -Mark A. Wilson, American Reference Books, Annual 2012 Vol. 43, "The 18 articles in this collection are the fruit of seven years of collaborative effort, and shed much light on sauropod anatomy and physiology.... A valuable acquisition for college libraries.... Highly recommended." -Choice, September 2011, Few dinosaurs are more iconic than the long-necked sauropods. Their enormous size has intrigued dinosaur lovers of all ages. But how could they reach such gigantic proportions? What were the advantages and disadvantages of gigantism? An interdisciplinary research consortium of German and Swiss scientists set out to address this topic. The 18 articles in this collection are the fruit of seven years of collaborative effort, and shed much light on sauropod anatomy and physiology. The contributions are arranged under four broad categories: 'Nutrition, ' 'Physiology, ' 'Construction, ' and 'Growth.' The book considers probable diets and models of herbivory based on digestive morphology and the energy content of contemporary vegetation. The respiratory and circulatory systems receive close attention, especially the implications of recent evidence for avian-type air sacs, and the discussion of thermoregulation makes an important contribution to the long-running debate over endothermy in dinosaurs. Contributors also provide an in-depth examination of the structure, development, and evolution of skeletal anatomy. The volume includes several color plates and a lengthy subject index. A valuable acquisition for college libraries. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty. --ChoiceB. E. Fleury, Tulane University, September 2011--B. E. Fleury, Tulane University (01/01/2011), While the book appears to be dauntingly scientific, it is actually remarkably accessible, even for the nonscientific reader. Dinosaur lovers will find it very interesting, while scientists will be deeply impressed by the research and results of the multidisciplinary approach., "This book is highly recommended for any library with natural history collections. It is a superb compendium of the latest sauropod research at a reasonable price." -American Reference Books, "While the book appears to be dauntingly scientific, it is actually remarkably accessible, even for the nonscientific reader. Dinosaur lovers will find it very interesting, while scientists will be deeply impressed by the research and results of the multidisciplinary approach." -- Library Journal, August 5, 2011, "Provide[s] much new information on the biology of Sauropod dinosaurs; information extrapolated from studies of extant animals and from unique, new methodologies for examining fossil material." -Virginia Tidwell, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, The 18 articles in this collection are the fruit of seven years of collaborative effort, and shed much light on sauropod anatomy and physiology. . . . A valuable acquisition for college libraries. . . . Highly recommended. September 2011, Provide[s] much new information on the biology of Sauropod dinosaurs; information extrapolated from studies of extant animals and from unique, new methodologies for examining fossil material., In an effort to explain why and how the largest of the sauropod dinosaurs achieved their gargantuan size, a group of German and Swiss researchers worked together to explore dinosaur gigantism. The 38 authors included here are not just paleontologists but also specialists in zoology, animal nutrition, bone histology, computer modeling, and geochemistry, to list only some of the areas of expertise involved. Approaching the biology of the sauropods from four different perspectives-those of physiology, nutrition, growth, and construction-the researchers offer readers an integrated view representing the highlights of their seven years of multidisciplinary examination. Filled with 183 illustrations, including detailed diagrams, graphs, and schematics, this is a unique reference work. Verdict While the book appears to be dauntingly scientific, it is actually remarkably accessible, even for the nonscientific reader. Dinosaur lovers will find it very interesting, while scientists will be deeply impressed by the research and results of the multidisciplinary approach.-Gloria Maxwell, Metropolitan Community Coll.-Penn Valley, Kansas City, MO, "Provide[s] much new information on the biology of Sauropod dinosaurs; information extrapolated from studies of extant animals and from unique, new methodologies for examining fossil material." -- Virginia Tidwell, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, "While the book appears to be dauntingly scientific, it is actually remarkably accessible, even for the nonscientific reader. Dinosaur lovers will find it very interesting, while scientists will be deeply impressed by the research and results of the multidisciplinary approach." -Library Journal, August 5, 2011, "This is a beautifully produced volume that will prove invaluable to anyone interested in the biology of Mesozoic vertebrates." -Qtly Review of Biology, Biology of the Sauropod Dinosaurs... is full of new hypotheses and will enliven debates on sauropods for many years to come., The 18 articles in this collection are the fruit of seven years of collaborative effort, and shed much light on sauropod anatomy and physiology.... A valuable acquisition for college libraries.... Highly recommended., Biology of the Sauropod Dinosaurs . . . is full of new hypotheses and will enliven debates on sauropods for many years to come., This is a beautifully produced volume that will prove invaluable to anyone interested in the biology of Mesozoic vertebrates., This book is highly recommended for any library with natural history collections. It is a superb compendium of the latest sauropod research at a reasonable price., "The 18 articles in this collection are the fruit of seven years of collaborative effort, and shed much light on sauropod anatomy and physiology.... A valuable acquisition for college libraries.... Highly recommended." -- Choice, September 2011
Dewey Edition
22
Grade From
College Graduate Student
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
567.913
Table Of Content
List of Contributors Preface List of Institutional Abbreviations Introduction 1. Sauropod Biology and the Evolution of Gigantism: What Do We Know? / Marcus Clauss Part 1. Nutrition 2. Sauropod Feeding and Digestive Physiology / Jürgen Hummel and Marcus Clauss 3. Dietary Options for the Sauropod Dinosaurs from an Integrated Botanical and Paleobotanical Perspective / Carole T. Gee 4. The Diet of Sauropod Dinosaurs: Implications of Carbon Isotope Analysis on Teeth, Bones, and Plants / Thomas Tütken Part 2. Physiology 5. Structure and Function of the Sauropod Respiratory System / Steven F. Perry, Thomas Breuer, and Nadine Pajor 6. Reconstructing Body Volume and Surface Area of Dinosaurs Using Laser Scanning and Photogrammetry / Stefan Stoinski, Tim Suthau, and Hanns-Christian Gunga 7. Body Mass Estimation, Thermoregulation, and Cardiovascular Physiology of Large Sauropods / Bergita Ganse, Alexander Stahn, Stefan Stoinski, Tim Suthau, and Hanns-Christian Gunga Part 3. Construction 8. How to Get Big in the Mesozoic: The Evolution of the Sauropodomorph Body Plan / Oliver W. M. Rauhut, Regina Fechner, Kristian Remes, and Katrin Reis 9. Characterization of Sauropod Bone Structure / Maïtena Dumont, Anke Pyzalla, Aleksander Kostka, and Andras Borbély 10. Finite Element Analyses and Virtual Syntheses of Biological Structures and Their Application to Sauropod Skulls / Ulrich Witzel, Julia Mannhardt, Rainer Goessling, Pascal de Micheli, and Holger Preuschoft 11. Walking with the Shoulder of Giants: Biomechanical Conditions in the Tetrapod Shoulder Girdle as a Basis for Sauropod Shoulder Reconstruction / Bianca Hohn 12. Why So Huge? Biomechanical Reasons for the Acquisition of Large Size in Sauropod and Theropod Dinosaurs / Holger Preuschoft, Bianca Hohn, Stefan Stoinski, and Ulrich Witzel 13. Plateosaurus in 3D: How CAD Models and Kinetic-Dynamic Modeling Bring an Extinct Animal to Life / Heinrich Mallison 14. Rearing Giants: Kinetic-Dynamic Modeling of Sauropod Bipedal and Tripodal Poses / Heinrich Mallison 15. Neck Posture in Sauropods / Andreas Christian and Gordon Dzemski Part 4. Growth 16. The Life Cycle of Sauropod Dinosaurs / Eva-Maria Griebeler and Jan Werner 17. Sauropod Bone Histology and Its Implications for Sauropod Biology / P. Martin Sander, Nicole Klein, Koen Stein, and Oliver Wings Part 5. Epilogue 18. Skeletal Reconstruction of Brachiosaurus brancai in the Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin: Summarizing 70 Years of Sauropod Research / Kristian Remes, David M. Unwin, Nicole Klein, Wolf-Dieter Heinrich, and Oliver Hampe Appendix: Compilation of Published Body Mass Data for a Variety of Basal Sauropodomorphs and Sauropods Index
Synopsis
Sauropods, those huge plant-eating dinosaurs, possessed bodies that seem to defy every natural law. What were these creatures like as living animals and how could they reach such uniquely gigantic sizes? A dedicated group of researchers in Germany in disciplines ranging from engineering and materials science to animal nutrition and paleontology went in search of the answers to these questions. Biology of the Sauropod Dinosaurs reports on the latest results from this seemingly disparate group of research fields and integrates them into a coherent theory regarding sauropod gigantism. Covering nutrition, physiology, growth, and skeletal structure and body plans, this volume presents the most up-to-date knowledge about the biology of these enormous dinosaurs., Covering nutrition, physiology, growth, and skeletal structure and body plans, this volume presents the most up-to-date knowledge about the biology of these enormous dinosaurs.
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QE862.S3
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