Paleoprimatological research over the last 50 years: Foci and trends Journal Article uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • AbstractSince 1930 the approach to fossil primates has undergone a twofold revolution, in more advanced taxonomic thinking, and in the growth of studies relating living primates to the interpretation of past forms. Great strides have also been made in discovering primate fossils–in 1930 there were some 58 genera of extinct primates known, and since then more than 65 new genera have been named. A major aspect of paleoprimatological research today is multidisciplinary field projects, which have accounted for a fuller understanding of dating and context. The application of functional morphology to aspects of primate evolution has allowed better understanding of primate locomotion, diet, and behavior.

publication date

  • December 1, 1981

Date in CU Experts

  • October 31, 2013 4:14 AM

Full Author List

  • Simons E; Covert HH

author count

  • 2

Other Profiles

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0002-9483

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1096-8644

Additional Document Info

start page

  • 373

end page

  • 382

volume

  • 56

issue

  • 4