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Around 370 million years ago, a distant relative of a modern lungfish began the most exciting adventure the world had ever seen: it emerged from the water and laid claim to the land. Over the next 70 million years, this tentative beachhead became a worldwide colonization by an everincreasing variety of fourlimbed life. These first ''tetrapods'' are the ancestors of all vertebrate life on land. Gaining Ground tells the rich and complex story of their emergence and evolution. Beginning with their closest relatives, the lobefin fishes such as lungfishes and coelacanths, Jennifer A. Clack defines the characteristics of tetrapods, describing their anatomy and explaining how they are related to other vertebrates.Clack looks at the Devonian environment in which tetrapods evolved, describes the known species, and explores the order and timing of anatomical changes that occurred during the fishtotetrapod transition. She reports that older ideas about the transition are being overturned by recent discoveries and new ideas about evolutionary change. Following the story through the Carboniferous period, she shows how the evolution of terrestrial characters occurred several times, convergently, among different groups.
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- Q: What is 'Gaining Ground: The Origin and Early Evolution of Tetrapods' about? A: 'Gaining Ground' explores the evolutionary journey of tetrapods, tracing their emergence from water to land approximately 370 million years ago, focusing on their anatomy, related species, and the Devonian environment.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Jennifer A. Clack, a renowned paleontologist known for her work on the evolution of tetrapods.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: 'Gaining Ground' was published on June 1, 2002.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 400 pages of detailed information on the evolution of tetrapods.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: This edition of 'Gaining Ground' is bound in hardcover, providing durability for readers.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in paleontology? A: Yes, the book is accessible for beginners while providing comprehensive details that can also engage experienced readers interested in tetrapod evolution.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or diagrams? A: While specific details on illustrations are not mentioned, many academic texts in paleontology typically include diagrams or images to enhance understanding of complex concepts.
- Q: What makes this book different from other paleontology texts? A: 'Gaining Ground' focuses specifically on the transition from aquatic to terrestrial life in tetrapods, offering insights based on recent discoveries that challenge older theories.
- Q: Are there any updates on tetrapod evolution since the book's publication? A: Yes, ongoing research in paleontology continues to provide new insights into tetrapod evolution, which may not be covered in the book due to its 2002 publication date.
- Q: Is 'Gaining Ground' a first edition? A: Yes, this book is a first edition, as indicated in its product details.