Diet and water source of Pleistocene Lamini camelids based on stable isotopes of tooth enamel: Implications for North American vegetation and paleoclimate

<p>Arid adapted taxa have evolved to live in some of the harshest environments on Earth, yet the adaptations that allowed them to transition from mesic to arid landscapes is poorly understood. Members of Camelidae (camels, vicunas, guanacos) provide a unique opportunity to study past climates...

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Main Author: Yann, Lindsey Theresa
Other Authors: Joanna Burger
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: VANDERBILT 2014
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Online Access:http://etd.library.vanderbilt.edu/available/etd-06232014-171147/