61. UM Paleontology Vertebrate paleontology is concerned with the evolution and paleobiology of animals with backbones. These belong to a single phylum Chordata, and include fish, amphibians http://www.paleontology.lsa.umich.edu/Resources/vertPaleo.html

Vertebrate Paleontology The vertebrate paleontology collection includes approximately 80,000 cataloged specimens. These include late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic reptiles and amphibians, representing some of the earliest fully terrestrial vertebrate communities. Collections also include large early Cenozoic mammal collections from the Bighorn Basin of Wyoming used to document some of the best known cases of gradual evolutionary change over geological time. The museum holds unique specimens representing the early diversification of primates and whales, including numerous steps in the evolutionary transition of whales from terrestrial mammals with hindlimbs to aquatic animals lacking external hindlimbs. Important collections of late Cenozoic fishes demonstrate long records of diversification within major lacustrine systems. Finally, late Cenozoic mammal collections include the best record of human association with extinct Ice Age mastodons found anywhere on the continent.

62. Vertebrate Paleontology - Collections - AU COSAM Vertebrate Paleontology . INTERIM CURATOR Craig Guyer, Ph.D. (Personal Home Page) CURATOR EMERITUS – James L. Dobie, Ph.D. RESEARCH ASSOCIATES http://www.auburn.edu/academic/science_math/cosam/collections/paleo/index.htm

A to Z Index Campus Map People Finder Search ... Collections Vertebrate Paleontology INTERIM CURATOR - Craig Guyer, Ph.D. (Personal Home Page) RESEARCH ASSOCIATES David King, Ph.D. (Personal Home Page) Holdings Loan Requests Volunteers ... AUM Vertebrate Paleontology Specimen Records HOLDINGS The vertebrate paleontology collections at Auburn University include ca. 2,500 specimens. The collection focuses on the state of Alabama, but also includes significant material from other portions of the southeastern United States. The Auburn University Museum Vertebrate Paleontology Collection is searchable at this link: SEARCH DATABASE LOAN REQUESTS Loans of specimens are made to scientists and students associated with recognized institutions or to others with adequate credentials. Loan policies and a printable loan request form are available in MS Word and Adobe PDF formats. VOLUNTEERS Volunteer workers in the Vertebrate Paleontology Collection perform tasks vital to the maintenance and use of the collection. During their volunteer activities, they become experienced in curatorial functions, gain familiarity with the fossil vertebrate fauna of Alabama, and have the opportunity to interact with a variety of scientists. For more information or to volunteer your services, e-mail or visit with the Curator .

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