13/11/2023
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"Quaternary large ungulates a paleobuology perspective ",
który wygłosi
prof. Luca Pandolfi (Università della Basilicata , Włochy)
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14 listopada (wtorek) godz. 15:00
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W sali Kuntzego ul. Sienkiewicza 21, Wrocław
Ungulates represent an important element of terrestrial ecosystems and are well-documented through Eurasia and Africa during the Neogene and the Quaternary. Ungulates are often used to correlate continental deposits, to investigate dispersal patterns, and to detect paleoenvironmental changes at different scale. Studies on body size variations of certain taxa have been claimed as proxy records of past climates, and the occurrence of certain species has been used as undisputable chronological tool. Among other ungulates, Hippopotamidae and Rhinocerotidae have been found throughout Eurasia and Africa, demonstrating how these large mammals were particularly flourishing in the past, both on continents and islands. A comprehensive view on morphological and morphometric characters of these taxa can constructively supports paleobiogeographic, paleobiological and evolutionary hypotheses, underlining the importance of data and knowledge sharing among researchers. These aspects would lead to a better understanding over long-term effects of management and conservation actions on different rhinoceros’ and hippopotamus’ populations. Hippopotamidae and Rhinocerotidae are indeed currently represented by a few species listed as threatened and vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Wydział Nauk Biologicznych Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego Uniwersytet Wrocławski SKN Paleobiologów
