Divergence time estimates of mammals from molecular clocks and fossils: Relevance of new fossil finds from India

This paper presents a brief review of recent advances in the classification of mammals at higher levels using fossils and molecular clocks. It also discusses latest fossil discoveries from the Cretaceous — Eocene (66–55 m.y.) rocks of India and their relevance to our current understanding of placent...

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Published in:Journal of biosciences 2009-11, Vol.34 (5), p.649-659
Main Author: Prasad, G. V. R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Biogeography
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Biomedicine
Cell Biology
Classification
Cretaceous
Eocene
Fossils
Geography
Geological time
India
Life Sciences
Mammals
Mammals - anatomy & histology
Mammals - classification
Mammals - genetics
Microbiology
Models, Theoretical
Phylogeny
Plant Sciences
Time Factors
Zoology
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Summary:This paper presents a brief review of recent advances in the classification of mammals at higher levels using fossils and molecular clocks. It also discusses latest fossil discoveries from the Cretaceous — Eocene (66–55 m.y.) rocks of India and their relevance to our current understanding of placental mammal origins and diversifications.
ISSN:0250-5991
0973-7138
DOI:10.1007/s12038-009-0063-x