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1 - Introduction

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  30 July 2022

By
Hussam Zaher  and
David J. Gower
Edited by
David J. Gower  and
Hussam Zaher
David J. Gower
Affiliation:
Natural History Museum, London
Hussam Zaher
Affiliation:
Universidade de São Paulo
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Summary

This brief chapter introduces the book. The rationale, scope, and coverage are summarized, including mention of topics that are not covered. Aspects of debate, disagreement, and consensus in the field are summarized before the chapter is concluded with a look to future potential progress.

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snakeslizardsreptilesevolutionpalaeontologyanatomygenomicsecologysystematicsfossils
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The Origin and Early Evolutionary History of Snakes , pp. 1 - 4
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Print publication year: 2022

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