Title: Proboscidea, Vol. 2: A Monograph of the Discovery, Evolution, Migration and Extinction of the Mastodonts and Elephants of the World; Stegodontoidea, Elephantoidea (Classic Reprint)
Publisher: Forgotten Books Jul 2018
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0266925057
ISBN 13: 9780266925057
Binding: Buch
Condition: Neu
Dimensions: 1,419 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 49 millimeters depth
Weight: 956 grams

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A detailed, museum‑level study of ancient elephants, their relatives, and how they fit the story of mammal evolution.

This volume surveys the Stegodontoidea and Elephantoidea, combining taxonomic revision, historical discovery, and deep anatomical comparison. It presents a wealth of plates, measurements, and expert analysis drawn from research and specimens preserved in major collections.

Readers will explore the development of classification, the relationships among early proboscideans, and how cranial and dental features illuminate their lifeways and evolution. The work situates specific species within a broader picture of prehistoric elephants and their kin, drawing clear contrasts with modern relatives.

Grounded explanations of subfamilies, genera, and species with reference to type specimens.
Detailed descriptions of skulls, tusks, and dentition, including how these inform phylogeny.
A historical accounting of discoveries, revisions, and the naming of key taxa.
Illustrations and measurements that aid visual understanding of form and function.

Ideal for readers of paleontology, mammal evolution, and museum science, who seek a rigorous, reference‑level resource.

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