Evolution of fossil ecosystems / Paul A. Selden, John R. Nudds.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Selden, Paul.

Contributor:

Nudds, John R.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Evolutionary paleoecology.

Paleontological excavations.

Genre:

Electronic books.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam ; Boston : Academic Press, [2012]

System Details:

Mode of access: World Wide Web.

text file

Summary:

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. Covers several sites that are not listed in other Lagerstatten books making this the most comprehensive book on the topic;Beautifully illustrated throughout with more than 450 color photographs and diagrams;Provides value to a wide range of students and professionals in palaeontology and related sciences.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on title from publisher's website; (ScienceDirect; viewed on Oct. 25, 2012).

ISBN:

9780124046290

0124046290

OCLC:

814374442

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.