Grundzüge der Paläontologie (Paläozoologie). 2. Abteilung: Vertebrata. by Zittel
"Grundzüge der Paläontologie (Paläozoologie). 2. Abteilung: Vertebrata" by Zittel is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work offers a comprehensive overview of vertebrate paleontology, focusing on the structure, evolution, and classification of vertebrates, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals. It is designed to serve as a foundational textbook on the subject, synthesizing complex information for students and enthusiasts of paleontology. The opening of the text begins with
the author's notes on transcription conventions used throughout the manuscript, suggesting a detailed and scholarly approach to the work. The preface outlines the initial aim of the author to create an accessible textbook that evolved into a comprehensive multivolume handbook due to the enormous amount of research and ongoing discoveries in the field. Zittel emphasizes the need to address rapid advancements in paleontology by providing a structured system that reflects both morphological and phylogenetic perspectives. The text further alludes to significant discoveries that have necessitated continuous updates in vertebrate classifications, illustrating the dynamic nature of the science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Zittel, Karl Alfred von, 1839-1904 |
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| Editor | Broili, Ferdinand, 1874-1946 |
| Editor | Koken, E. (Ernst Friedrich Rudolph Karl), 1860-1912 |
| Editor | Schlosser, Max, 1854-1932 |
| Title | Grundzüge der Paläontologie (Paläozoologie). 2. Abteilung: Vertebrata. |
| Original Publication | München: R. Oldenbourg, 1911. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Iris Schröder-Gehring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | QE: Science: Geology |
| Subject | Paleontology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 75312 |
| Release Date | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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