The Teeth Of Mammalian Vertebrates Av Barry Bds Msc Phd Fds (Eng) (Emeritus Reader In Dental Anatomy King'S College London Uk Visiting Professor

<p><i>"The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates </i>is an important reference for researchers in dentistry, comparative morphology, anthropology, and vertebrate palaeontology, and those with an interest in exploring and understanding diversity. The book provides a comprehensive and informed analysis of mammalian dentitions and highlights the importance of teeth as drivers and mirrors of evolution and diversity.<i>" - Journal of Anatomy</i></p><p><i></i> </p><p><i>The Teeth of Mammalian Vertebrates </i>presents a comprehensive survey of mammalian dentitions that is based on material gathered from museums and research workers from around the world. The teeth are major factors in the success of mammals, and knowledge of tooth form and function is essential in mammalian biology. Illustrated with high-quality color photographs of skulls and dentitions, together with X-rays, CT images and histology, this book reveals the tremendous variety of tooth form and structure in mammals. Written by two int