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Madagascar's mesozoic secrets.

Authors :
Flynn, John J.
Wyss, André R.
Wyss, André R
Source :
Scientific American. Feb2002, Vol. 286 Issue 2, p54-63. 10p. 3 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 1 Map.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

Focuses on palaeontological research in Madagascar for information about Mesozoic era mammals in the Southern hemisphere. Conditions which make Madagascar an ideal place for this study; Discoveries of various mammals, including the rhynchosaurs and traversodontids, both of which have changed notions of mammalian evolution; Goals of these studies; Description of various findings, including several fossils. INSETS: LIVING IN MIXED COMPANY;Modern-Day Mystery.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
286
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
5849332
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0202-54