Historical development and geographical distribution of giant deer (Cervidae, Megacerini)

Paleontological Journal

Volumn 45, Issue 6, 2011, Pages 674-688

  Vislobokova, I A ^a  

^a PALEONTOLOGICAL INSTITUTE   (Russian Federation)

Author keywords

Artiodactyla; Cervidae; Eurasia; Late Cenozoic; Megacerini

Indexed keywords

EID: 82555175795     PISSN: 00310301     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1134/S0031030111060153     Document Type: Review

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