title: Divergence time estimates of mammals from molecular clocks and fossils: relevance of new fossil finds from India.
abstract: This paper presents a brief review of recent advances in the classification of mammals at higher levels using fossils and molecular clocks. It also discusses latest fossil discoveries from the Cretaceous - Eocene (66-55 m.y.) rocks of India and their relevance to our current understanding of placental mammal origins and diversifications.
authors.affiliation: Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER-K), BCKV Main Campus, Mohanpur 741 252, India. guntupalli.vrprasad@gmail.com
authors.forename: G V R
authors.initials: GV
authors.lastname: Prasad
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005580:Fossils; D005843:Geography; D007194:India; D008322:Mammals / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000145:classification* / Q000235:genetics; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D010802:Phylogeny; D013997:Time Factors