Isotopic reconstruction of past continental environments
▪ Abstract Vertebrate fossils and continental sediments provide a rich record of variations in
the isotopic composition of surface environments. To interpret these records, a greater …
the isotopic composition of surface environments. To interpret these records, a greater …
Splendid innovation: the extinct South American native ungulates
A remarkable diversity of plant-eating mammals known as South American native ungulates
(SANUs) flourished in South America for most of the Cenozoic. Although some of these …
(SANUs) flourished in South America for most of the Cenozoic. Although some of these …
Isotopic study of the biology of modern and fossil vertebrates
Naturally occurring variations in the stable isotope composition of fossil vertebrates have
been studied since the late 1970s. Isotopic data from vertebrate fossils are sometimes used …
been studied since the late 1970s. Isotopic data from vertebrate fossils are sometimes used …
Can C3 plants faithfully record the carbon isotopic composition of atmospheric carbon dioxide?
Atmospheric carbon dioxide is the raw material for the biosphere. Therefore, changes in the
carbon isotopic composition of the atmosphere will influence the terrestrial δ13C signals we …
carbon isotopic composition of the atmosphere will influence the terrestrial δ13C signals we …
Pleistocene megafaunal extinctions and the functional loss of long‐distance seed‐dispersal services
Pleistocene extinctions affected mainly large‐bodied animals, determining the loss or
changes in numerous ecological functions. Evidence points to a central role of many extinct …
changes in numerous ecological functions. Evidence points to a central role of many extinct …
Evolution of CAM and C4 Carbon‐Concentrating Mechanisms
Mechanisms for concentrating carbon around the Rubisco enzyme, which drives the carbon-
reducing steps in photosynthesis, are widespread in plants; in vascular plants they are …
reducing steps in photosynthesis, are widespread in plants; in vascular plants they are …
Climatic and ecologic changes during Miocene surface uplift in the Southern Patagonian Andes
The up to∼ 4 km high southern Patagonian Andes form a pronounced topographic barrier to
atmospheric circulation in the southern hemisphere westerlies, and cause one of the most …
atmospheric circulation in the southern hemisphere westerlies, and cause one of the most …
The expansion of C4 grasses and global change in the late Miocene: stable isotope evidence from the Americas
δ13C values in paleosols and fossil teeth have been used to document the expansion of C4
plants in South Asia, Africa, and North America during the late Miocene. However, the exact …
plants in South Asia, Africa, and North America during the late Miocene. However, the exact …
[كتاب][B] Megafauna: giant beasts of pleistocene South America
RA Fariña, SF Vizcaíno, G De Iuliis - 2013 - books.google.com
“An enjoyable read that provides a substantial amount of detail on the biology, ecology, and
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distribution of these fantastic animals... Highly recommended.”—Choice More than 10,000 …
Cenozoic mammalian herbivores from the Americas: reconstructing ancient diets and terrestrial communities
▪ Abstract Herbivory first evolved in terrestrial mammals during the late Cretaceous,∼ 100
million years ago (Mya). Of the∼ 35 ordinal-level clades of extinct or extant eutherian …
million years ago (Mya). Of the∼ 35 ordinal-level clades of extinct or extant eutherian …