Evolution and Classification of the Pocket Gophers of the Subfamily Geomyinae

"Evolution and Classification of the Pocket Gophers of the Subfamily Geomyinae" by Robert J. Russell is a scientific exploration into the world of pocket gophers, specifically those in the Geomyinae subfamily. This work dives deep into their evolutionary past, meticulously examining their physical traits and how they are categorized, using both ancient fossils and current-day species to paint a picture of their family tree. It acknowledges earlier studies, especially one from 1895 by C. Hart Merriam, but points out that new fossil evidence could dramatically change what we know about how these creatures evolved, indicating a thorough investigation into their anatomy and relationships to understand their path through time.