Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems

Klappentext The first edition of Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems was widely praised for its coverage and approach in describing and illustrating 14 well-known fossil sites from around the world. The authors have now updated the text and added 6 new chapters with many new color illustrations. Following a general introduction to fossil Lagerstätten, each chapter deals with a single site and follows the same format: its evolutionary position and significance; its background sedimentology, stratigraphy and palaeoenvironment; a description of the biota and palaeoecology; a comparison with other similar Lagerstätten; and a list of relevant museums and suggestions for visiting the sites. This study of exceptionally well-preserved fossil sites from different periods in geological time provides a picture of the evolution of ecosystems through the ages.

Product details

• Authors: John Nudds, Paul Selden, Paul/ Nudds Selden
• Publisher: Academic Press London
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 05.09.2012
• EAN: 9780124046290
• ISBN: 978-0-12-404629-0
• No. of pages: 288
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Ecology