The Skeleton of the Borophaginae (Carnivora, Canidae)
| Author | : Kathleen Munthe |
| Publisher | : Univ of California Press |
| Total Pages | : 132 |
| Release | : 1989-01-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0520097246 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780520097247 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Skeleton of the Borophaginae (Carnivora, Canidae) by : Kathleen Munthe
Download or read book The Skeleton of the Borophaginae (Carnivora, Canidae) written by Kathleen Munthe and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1989-01-01 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides the first full description and analysis of the postcranial skeleton of the Tertiary canid subfamily Borophagine. Borophagines have been stereotyped as noncursorial, bone-crushing scavengers, but comparisons with Recent digitigrade carnivores reveal a surprising diversity of habit among borophagines. The author relates functional characteristics to various aspects of borophagine paleoecology, including habitat, diet, social organization, and extinction.
