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South American and Antarctic continental cenozoic birds paleobiogeographic affinities and disparities /

Modern birds (Neornithes) are represented by two big lineages, the Palaeognathae (Tinamiformes + Ratitae) and the Neognathae [Galloanserae + Neoaves (Metaves + Coronoaves)]. Both clades sum approximately 10,000 species of which 60% are Passeriformes (the most diverse clade of terrestrial vertebrates...

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Main Authors: Tambussi, Claudia.
Corporate Authors: SpringerLink (Online service)
Group Author: Degrange, Federico.
Published:
Literature type: Electronic eBook
Language: English
Series: Springerbriefs in earth system sciences, Springerbriefs South America and the Southern Hemisphere
Subjects:
From 65 million years ago
Paleobiogeography > Cenozoic.
Birds > Evolution > South America.
Birds > Evolution > Antarctica.
Birds > Migration > South America.
Birds > Migration > Antarctica.
NATURE / Animals / Birds
NATURE / Birdwatching Guides
SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology
Birds > Evolution.
Birds > Migration.
Cenozoic Geologic Period.
Paleobiogeography.
Antarctica.
South America.
Electronic books.
Online Access: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-94-007-5467-6
Summary: Modern birds (Neornithes) are represented by two big lineages, the Palaeognathae (Tinamiformes + Ratitae) and the Neognathae [Galloanserae + Neoaves (Metaves + Coronoaves)]. Both clades sum approximately 10,000 species of which 60% are Passeriformes (the most diverse clade of terrestrial vertebrates). A comparison between the past and the present reveals a complex and hallmarked evolutionary and biogeographic history which would have begun over 65 million years ago. For South America (SA) this includes: (1) the presence of taxa with uncertain affinities and the absence of Passeriformes during the Paleogene; (2) a progressive and accelerated increase of the species starting at the Neogene (Miocene) ...
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (xi, 113 p.) : ill. (some col.), maps.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN: 9789400754676 (electronic bk.)
9400754671 (electronic bk.)
Index Number: QE735
CLC: Q915.865
Contents: Paleogeographic Background --
Geological Settings of the Major Fossil Localities in South America and Antarctica --
The Nature of the Fossil Record of Birds --
The Paleogene Birds of South America --
Eocene Birds from Antarctica and Their Relationships with Those of South America --
Neogene Birds of South America --
The Dominance of Zoophagous Birds: Just a Cliché? --
Bio-Connections Between Southern Continents: What is and What is Not Possible to Conclude.

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