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Book SynopsisThe record of early mammals occupies center stage for testing molecular evolutionary hypotheses on the timing and sequence of mammalian radiations. This book covers various aspects of the anatomy, paleobiology, and systematics of early mammalian groups, in addition to the extant mammalian lineages extending back into the Mesozoic.
Trade ReviewA greatly needed summary and updating of new knowledge about early mammalian history... both a milestone marking current progress in our understanding of these wonderful beasts and a starting line of challenges for future research. -- Jason A. Lillegraven & William A. Clemens (foreword) Mammals from the Age of Dinosaurs provides a solid foundation for the continuing quest to shed light on the extensive Mesozoic history of mammals. -- Hans Sues Science Only once in a decade, if then, is a milestone book such as this one published...Essential. Choice A fantastic book on the new collections of Mesozoic mammals. Journal of the American Association of Forensic Dentists This book is a triumph... An essential reference -- Pam Gill Paleontology Newsletter I am glad to own two copies... I expect to wear out both copies long before a comparable work emerges. -- Timothy Rowe Nature Quite interesting... every species of Mesozoic mammal currently known can be found between these covers. -- Lynne M. Clos Fossil News A valuable synthesis of what is known about early mammals... It will undoubtedly become the classic reference on the subject. Southeastern Naturalist This is a volume that any self-respecting zoological or paleontological library should have on its shelves. -- Douglas Palmer Mammalian Biology
Table of ContentsFOREWORD, by J. A. Lillegraven and W. A. Clemens PROLOGUE 1. Introduction 2. Distribution: Mesozoic Mammals in Space and Time 3. Origin of Mammals 4. The Earliest-Known Stem Mammals 5. Docodontans 6. Australosphenida and Shotherium 7. Eutriconodontans 8. Allotherians 9. "Symmetrodontans" (Stem Trechnotherians) 10. "Eupantotherians" (Stem Cladotherians) 11. "Tribotherians" (Stem Boreosphenidans) 12. Metatherians 13. Eutherians 14. Gondwanatherians 15. Interrelationships of Mesozoic Mammals
