Avian Evolution: The Fossil Record of Birds and its Paleobiological Significance

Avian Evolution: The Fossil Record of Birds and its Paleobiological Significance

A comprehensive reference on the evolutionary history of birds through the fossil record. The book examines Mesozoic and Cenozoic birds, key morphological transformations, phylogenetic relationships, biogeographic history, and the paleobiological significance of fossils in understanding the evolution of modern birds.

Key Features

• Avian evolutionary history
• Fossil record of birds
• Mesozoic and Cenozoic birds
• Basal avian groups
• Morphological evolution and transformations
• Phylogenetic relationships
• Paleobiological significance of bird fossils
• Biogeographic history of modern bird groups
• Fossil interpretation within evolutionary hypotheses
• Evolutionary relationships and diversification
• Integration of paleontology and modern biology
• Suitable for students and researchers
• Useful for readers with backgrounds in biology and geology