Constant extinction, constrained diversification, and uncoordinated stasis in North American mammals

@article{Alroy1996ConstantEC,
  title={Constant extinction, constrained diversification, and uncoordinated stasis in North American mammals},
  author={John Alroy},
  journal={Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology},
  year={1996},
  volume={127},
  pages={285-311}
}
  • J. Alroy
  • Published 20 December 1996
  • Environmental Science, Geography
  • Palaeogeography, Palaeoclimatology, Palaeoecology
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