Evolution of Gibbons and Siamang

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This volume provides insight into gibbon diet and community ecology, the mating system and reproduction, and conservation biology, all topics which represent areas of substantial progress in understanding socio-ecological flexibility and conservation needs of the hylobatid family. This work analyzes hylobatid evolution by synthesizing recent and ongoing studies of molecular phylogeny, morphology, and cognition in a framework of gibbon and siamang evolution. With its clearly different perspective, this book is written to be read, referenced, and added to the bookshelves of scientists, librarians, and the interested public.
This volume provides insight into gibbon diet and community ecology, the mating system and reproduction, and conservation biology, all topics which represent areas of substantial progress in understanding socio-ecological flexibility and conservation needs of the hylobatid family. This work analyzes hylobatid evolution by synthesizing recent and ongoing studies of molecular phylogeny, morphology, and cognition in a framework of gibbon and siamang evolution. With its clearly different perspective, this book is written to be read, referenced, and added to the bookshelves of scientists, librarians, and the interested public.
Provides the first comprehensive analysis of gibbon and siamang cognition Revisits unresolved questions about the evolution of the unique gibbon morphology in the context of locomotor adaptations and dwarfing Brings new insight into gibbon diet and community ecology, mating systems and reproduction, and conservation biology Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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Ulrich H. Reichard

Themen in »Evolution of Gibbons and Siamang«

Dwarfism Gibbon Hands Hylobatid Taxonomy Hylobatids Molecular Phylogeny Primate Cognition

Stimmen zu »Evolution of Gibbons and Siamang«

“The book is divided into four sections on evolution and fossils, systematics, morphology and locomotion, and cognition and communication. … This book is most appropriate for more advanced students and professionals in primatology. Summing Up: Recommended. … Graduate students, faculty, and professionals.” (E. J. Sargis, Choice, Vol. 54 (8), April, 2017)

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