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Author: Timothy D. Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-05-28
Total Pages: 321
ISBN-13: 1107152690
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first clearly-illustrated, comparative book on developmental primate skeletal anatomy, focused on the highly informative newborn stage.
Author: Timothy D. Smith
Publisher:
Published: 2020
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781316606643
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"We currently lack a broad comparative perspective on skeletal anatomy of newborn primates. With this book we aim to bring together new and existing anatomical information on this fascinating life stage of primates. This goal is challenging because the age since conception is frequently unknown. Thus another aim is to describe samples in a diversity of primate species in order to recognize patterns of morphological maturity in newborn primates. Most living primates are less frequently available to study compared to most other mammals. This is because of their longevity and sometimes based on conservation status. Still, the slowest reproducing primates, the hominoids (humans and apes) are the best studied at the newborn age. We begin most chapters by reviewing existing information on newborn hominoids"--
Author: Nina G. Jablonski
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1993-03-04
Total Pages: 556
ISBN-13: 052141105X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
Author: Dennis R. Carter
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2007-08-25
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9780521714754
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe intimate relationship between form and function inherent in the design of animals is perhaps nowhere more evident than in the musculoskeletal system. In the bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and muscles of all vertebrates there is a graceful and efficient physical order. This book is about how function determines form. It addresses the role of mechanical factors in the development, adaptation, maintenance, ageing and repair of skeletal tissues. The authors refer to this process as mechanobiology and develop their theme within an evolutionary framework. They show how the normal development of skeletal tissues is influenced by mechanical stimulation beginning in the embryo and continuing throughout life into old age. They also show how degenerative disorders such as arthritis and osteoporosis are regulated by the same mechanical processes that influence development and growth. Skeletal Function and Form bridges important gaps among disciplines, providing a common ground for understanding, and will appeal to a wide audience of bioengineers, zoologists, anthropologists, palaeontologists and orthopaedists.
Author: Friderun Ankel-Simons
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2024-04-23
Total Pages: 592
ISBN-13: 0443217181
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrimate Anatomy synthesizes the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and genomics of extant primates, including humans. It takes a holistic approach to describing primate skeletal, muscular, and organ structure and function. This book provides the tools to understanding the fundamentals and state of the science of primatology. Now in its fourth edition, this work introduces its audience to the history and objectives of the field of primatology. It enumerates and profiles extant primates before delving into detailed descriptions of primate skulls, brains, teeth, skeletons, musculature, organs, blood groups, reproduction, and development. The book highlights recent advances in primate genomics, including new genera and species assignments, and concludes with a glance at the future of the field. Written by longtime expert Friderun Ankel-Simons, the fourth edition of Primate Anatomy effectively introduces complex biological concepts in a manner accessible to all readers. This book serves as an excellent reference for technical and non-technical audiences, including primatologists, anatomists, paleontologists, anthropologists, conservationists, and naturalists. - Offers holistic coverage of the anatomy and physiology of extant primates - Highlights taxonomic developments since the publication of the third edition of Primate Anatomy, including new genera and species assignments - Introduces primate genomics and gender issues among primates - Provides instructive and comprehensive review tables - Includes many unique, novel, and easily understandable illustrations
Author: Cara M. Wall-Scheffler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-01-16
Total Pages: 187
ISBN-13: 1107199573
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSynthesizes and re-examines the evolution of the human pelvis, which sits at the interface between locomotion and childbirth.
Author: Friderun Ankel-Simons
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 2010-07-27
Total Pages: 747
ISBN-13: 0080469116
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrimate Anatomy is unlike ay other work on primates: it systematically reviews the biology of all living primates, including humans. It describes their bio-geographical information and provides crucial data pertaining to their body size, fur coloration external distinguishing features, habitat and basic life strategies. Now in its third edition, Primate Anatomy discusses species that are new to science since the last edition with details concerning anatomical features among primates that were re-discovered. New research in molecular primatology is also included due to recent relevant findings in molecular biology in accordance with new technology. The basics of biological taxonomy are introduced, along with photographs of all major groups. Important new and controversal issues make this edition key for every primatologists, anthropologist, and anatomist. - Offers up-to-date reviews of molecular primatology and primate genomics - Concentrates on living primates and their overall biology - Discusses the genetic connection of function where known - Introduces primate genomics for the first time in a textbook - Provides instructive and comprehensive review tables - Includes many unique, novel and easily understandable illustrations
Author: Daris R. Swindler
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2002-02-21
Total Pages: 316
ISBN-13: 1139431501
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrimate dentitions vary widely both between genera and between species within a genus. This book is a comparative dental anatomy of the teeth of living non-human primates that brings together information from many disciplines to present the most useful and comprehensive database possible in one consolidated text. The core of the book consists of comparative morphological and metrical descriptions with analyses, reference tables and illustrations of the permanent dentitions of 85 living primate species to establish a baseline for future investigations. The book also includes information on dental microstructure and its importance in understanding taxonomic relationships between species, data on deciduous dentitions, prenatal dental development and ontogenetic processes, and material to aid age estimation and life history studies. Primate Dentition will be an important reference work for researchers in primatology, dental and physical anthropology, comparative anatomy and dentistry as well as vertebrate paleontology and veterinary science.
Author: K. A. I. Nekaris
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2020-03-19
Total Pages: 515
ISBN-13: 1108429025
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first book to present the latest discoveries on the behaviour, ecology and evolutionary biology of lorises and pottos.
Author: Susan Cachel
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2006-05-11
Total Pages: 488
ISBN-13: 9780521829427
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPrimate and Human Evolution provides a synthesis of the evolution and adaptive significance of human anatomical, physiological and behavioral traits. Using paleontology and modern human variation and biology, it compares hominid traits to those of other catarrhine primates both living and extinct, presenting a new hominization model that does not depend solely on global climate change, but on predictable trends observed in catarrhines. Dealing with the origins of hominid tool use and tool manufacture, it compares tool behavior in other animals and incorporates information from the earliest archaeological record. Examining the use of non-human primates and other mammals in modeling the origins of early human social behavior, Susan Cachel argues that human intelligence does not arise from complex social interactions, but from attentiveness to the natural world. This book will be a rich source of inspiration for all those interested in the evolution of all primates, including ourselves.
