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Trade Review"The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates is an important reference for researchers in dentistry, comparative morphology, anthropology, and vertebrate palaeontology, and those with an interest in exploring and understanding diversity. The book provides a comprehensive and informed analysis of mammalian dentitions and highlights the importance of teeth as drivers and mirrors of evolution and diversity." --Journal of Anatomy "This book describes a variety of teeth seen in mammals and addresses such practical topics as food processing, tooth replacement and wear. In addition, it discusses enamel and the tooth support, both of which are vital to proper dentition. The text is accompanied by high-quality colour photographs of skulls and teeth together with radiographs and CT images. Some of the very helpful photomicrographs are from the Royal College of Surgeons’ Tomes’ slide collection." --BMJ "This imposing, impressive and informative text acts as a companion to The Teeth of Non-Mammalian Vertebrates, which was released in 2017 (and reviewed in the April 2017 issue of the FDJ), and will thus complete the description of vertebrate dentitions in current existence. It is a very eye-catching hardback of over 300 pages in 16 chapters, each with its own reference list. As expected from two such eminent authors, this text will prove a vital addition to research and teaching communities looking to make sense of the mammalian world and its influence on the human experience." --Faculty Dental Journal "Berkovitz and Shellis have done a masterful job. The descriptions are comprehensive and the photographic illustrations are ample. This volume is a perfect companion to The Teeth of Non-Mammalian Vertebrates. And together, these two volumes present a fitting celebration of Darwin’s “endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful." --Quarterly Review of Biology
Table of Contents1. General introduction2. Mammalian tooth structure and function3. Herbivory4. Monotremata and Marsupialia5. Afrotheria6. Xenarthra7. Lagomorpha and Rodentia8. Dermoptera and Scandentia9. Primates10. Eulipotyphla11. Chiroptera12. Perissodactyla13. Cetartiodactyla 1. Artiodactyla14. Cetartiodactyla 2. Cetacea15. Carnivora16. Teeth and Life History
