Evolution of Gibbons and Siamang Phylogeny, Morphology, and Cognition [Paperback]

This volume provides insight into gibbon diet and community ecology, the mating system and reproduction, and conservation biology, all topics which represent areas of substantial progress in understanding socio-ecological flexibility and conservation needs of the hylobatid family. This work analyzes hylobatid evolution by synthesizing recent and ongoing studies of molecular phylogeny, morphology, and cognition in a framework of gibbon and siamang evolution. With its clearly different perspective, this book is written to be read, referenced, and added to the bookshelves of scientists, librarians, and the interested public.

Part I.  Introduction

1. The Evolution of Gibbons and Siamang

Reichard U.H., Barelli C., Hirai H. & Nowak M.G.

2. The Role of Historical and Fossil Records in Predicting Changes in the Spatial Distribution of Hylobatids

Chatterjee H.J.

3. Locomotion and Posture in Ancestral Hominoids Prior to the Split of Hylobatids

Nowak M.G. & Reichard U.H.

4. The Fossil Record and Evolutionary History of Hylobatids

Harrison, T.

5. Climate and Geography of Asia: Miocene to Pleistocene

Reichard U.H. & Croissier M.M.

 

Part II.  Gibbon and Siamang Phylogeny

6. Unique evolution of heterochromatin and alpha satellite DNA in small apes

Koga A. & Hirai H.

7. Phylogeny and Classification of Gibbons (Hylobatidae) Roos C.

Part III.  Evolution of Gibbon and Siamang Morphology and Locomotion

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