The Miocene: The future of the past
M Steinthorsdottir, HK Coxall… - Paleoceanography …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Abstract The Miocene epoch (23.03–5.33 Ma) was a time interval of global warmth, relative
to today. Continental configurations and mountain topography transitioned toward modern …
to today. Continental configurations and mountain topography transitioned toward modern …
Grassy ecosystems in the Anthropocene
As the Anthropocene advances, there are few parts of Earth that have not been impacted by
human influence. Humans have had a long-sustained interaction with grassy ecosystems …
human influence. Humans have had a long-sustained interaction with grassy ecosystems …
[图书][B] Open ecosystems: ecology and evolution beyond the forest edge
WJ Bond - 2019 - books.google.com
This book explores the geography, ecology, and antiquity of'open ecosystems', which
include grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. They occur in climates that can support …
include grasslands, savannas, and shrublands. They occur in climates that can support …
[图书][B] Soils of the past: an introduction to paleopedology
GJ Retallack - 2008 - books.google.com
It has been 10 years since publication of the first edition ofSoils of the Past. In that time the
subject of paleopedology hasgrown rapidly, and established itself within the mainstream …
subject of paleopedology hasgrown rapidly, and established itself within the mainstream …
Climate change and land use threaten global hotspots of phylogenetic endemism for trees
Across the globe, tree species are under high anthropogenic pressure. Risks of extinction
are notably more severe for species with restricted ranges and distinct evolutionary histories …
are notably more severe for species with restricted ranges and distinct evolutionary histories …
Simulating miocene warmth: insights from an opportunistic multi‐model ensemble (MioMIP1)
Abstract The Miocene epoch, spanning 23.03–5.33 Ma, was a dynamic climate of sustained,
polar amplified warmth. Miocene atmospheric CO2 concentrations are typically …
polar amplified warmth. Miocene atmospheric CO2 concentrations are typically …
[HTML][HTML] Ancient mitogenomes reveal the evolutionary history and biogeography of sloths
Living sloths represent two distinct lineages of small-sized mammals that independently
evolved arboreality from terrestrial ancestors. The six extant species are the survivors of an …
evolved arboreality from terrestrial ancestors. The six extant species are the survivors of an …
Untangling the environmental from the dietary: dust does not matter
G Merceron, A Ramdarshan… - … of the Royal …, 2016 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Both dust and silica phytoliths have been shown to contribute to reducing tooth volume
during chewing. However, the way and the extent to which they individually contribute to …
during chewing. However, the way and the extent to which they individually contribute to …
Heterogeneity in global vegetation and terrestrial climate change during the late Eocene to early Oligocene transition
MJ Pound, U Salzmann - Scientific Reports, 2017 - nature.com
Rapid global cooling at the Eocene–Oligocene Transition (EOT),~ 33.9–33.5 Ma, is widely
considered to mark the onset of the modern icehouse world. A large and rapid drop in …
considered to mark the onset of the modern icehouse world. A large and rapid drop in …
Phytoliths in paleoecology: analytical considerations, current use, and future directions
Phytoliths, microscopic plant silica bodies, are often preserved in modern and fossil soils
and sediment, as well as in archaeological contexts. They record unique characteristics of …
and sediment, as well as in archaeological contexts. They record unique characteristics of …