Date of Award
Spring 5-5-2018
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
Dr. Chris Gilbert
Second Advisor
Dr. Stephen Chester
Academic Program Adviser
Dr. Yukiko Koga
Abstract
This study presents a phylogenetic analysis incorporating 82 dental characters to clarify the evolutionary relationships of Sivaladapidae within the broader context of Adapoidea. Results suggest that sivaladapids share a close evolutionary relationship with European adapoids.
Recommended Citation
Rust, Kathleen, "An Investigation of the Phylogenetic Affinities of Sivaladapidae within Adapoidea" (2018). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/349