Evidence for Evolution from the Vertebrate Fossil Record.

Gingerich, Philip D.

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Publication Date: 1983-Mar

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Evidence for Evolution from the Vertebrate Fossil Record.

Gingerich, Philip D.

Journal of Geological Education, v31 n2 p140-44 Mar 1983

Discusses three examples of evolutionary transition in the vertebrate fossil record, considering evolutionary transitions at the species level. Uses archaic squirrel-like Paleocine primates, the earliest primates of modern aspect, as examples. Also reviews new evidence on the origin of whales and their transition from land to sea. (JN)

Descriptors: College Science, Controversial Issues (Course Content), Creationism, Evolution, Geology, Higher Education, Paleontology, Science Education, Science Instruction, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Zoology

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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