Abstract
A detailed survey of avian fossils on Gondwana continents reveals a relatively rich record for Australia, but only a moderate representation for Africa, South America, and New Zealand. Most fossil birds are of Neogene vintage and in many cases restricted to the Pleistocene This fossil record reflects long isolation of many gondwanic fragments as well as interchange between N and S continents but neither supports nor negates a once contiguous Gondwanaland.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 321-332 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Quarterly Review of Biology |
| Publication status | Published - 1979 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Fossil birds of old Gondwanaland : a comment on drifting continents and their passengers. / Vickers Rich, P.
In: Quarterly Review of Biology, 1979, p. 321-332.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Other
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JO - Quarterly Review of Biology
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