Fossil Snakes of North America: Origin, Evolution, Distribution, Paleoecology

By J. Alan Holman

The heart of the book consists of detailed systematic accounts of the known fossil snakes of North America and the localities where they occur. Extinct fossil taxa are discussed and illustrated and many are redescribed on the basis of new information. Illustrations of diagnostic vertebrae and criteria for the identification of presently living fossil snake taxa are given as well as the modern characteristics and ranges of these species.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253337216
• ISBN13: 9780253337214
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 2.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.2" x 10.2"