Fossil Crinoids
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Fossil Crinoids
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Author : Hans Hess
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2002
Fossil Crinoids written by Hans Hess and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Nature categories.
Crinoids have graced the oceans for more than 500 million years. Among the most attractive fossils, crinoids had a key role in the ecology of marine communities through much of the fossil record, and their remains are prominent rock forming constituents of many limestones. This is the first comprehensive volume to bring together their form and function, classification, evolutionary history, occurrence, preservation and ecology. The main part of the book is devoted to assemblages of intact fossil crinoids, which are described in their geological setting in twenty-three chapters ranging from the Ordovician to the Tertiary. The final chapter deals with living sea lilies and feather stars. The volume is exquisitely illustrated with abundant photographs and line drawings of crinoids from sites around the world. This authoritative account recreates a fascinating picture of fossil crinoids for paleontologists, geologists, evolutionary and marine biologists, ecologists and amateur fossil collectors.
Fossils At A Glance
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Author : Clare Milsom
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2009-04-01
Fossils At A Glance written by Clare Milsom and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-01 with Science categories.
Life on Earth has been evolving and interacting with the surface and atmosphere for almost four billion years. Fossils provide a powerful tool in the study of the Earth and its history. They also provide important data for evolutionary studies and contribute to our understanding of the extinction of organisms and the origins of modern biodiversity. Introduces the study of fossils in a simple and straightforward manner. Short chapters introduce the main topics in the current study of fossils. The most important fossil groups are discussed, from microfossils through invertebrates to vertebrates and plants, followed by a brief narrative of life on earth. Diagrams are central to the book and allow the reader to see most of the important data 'at a glance'. Each topic covers two pages and provides a self-contained suite of information or a starting point for future study.
Evolution And Classification Of Paleozoic Crinoids
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Author : Raymond Cecil Moore
language : en
Publisher: Geological Society of America
Release Date : 1943
Evolution And Classification Of Paleozoic Crinoids written by Raymond Cecil Moore and has been published by Geological Society of America this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1943 with Crinoidea, Fossil categories.
The Evolution And Fossil Record Of Parasitism
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Author : Kenneth De Baets
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2022-01-01
The Evolution And Fossil Record Of Parasitism written by Kenneth De Baets and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-01 with Science categories.
This two-volume edited book highlights and reviews the potential of the fossil record to calibrate the origin and evolution of parasitism, and the techniques to understand the development of parasite-host associations and their relationships with environmental and ecological changes. The book deploys a broad and comprehensive approach, aimed at understanding the origins and developments of various parasite groups, in order to provide a wider evolutionary picture of parasitism as part of biodiversity. This is in contrast to most contributions by parasitologists in the literature that focus on circular lines of evidence, such as extrapolating from current host associations or distributions, to estimate constraints on the timing of the origin and evolution of various parasite groups. This approach is narrow and fails to provide the wider evolutionary picture of parasitism on, and as part of, biodiversity. Volume two focuses on the importance of direct host associations and host responses such as pathologies in the geological record to constrain the role of antagonistic interactions in driving the diversification and extinction of parasite-host relationships and disease. To better understand the impact on host populations, emphasis is given to arthropods, colonial metazoans, echinoderms, mollusks and vertebrates as hosts. In addition, novel techniques used to constrain interactions in deep time are discussed ranging from chemical and microscopic investigations of host remains, such as blood and coprolites, to the statistical inference of lateral transfer of transposons and host-parasite coevolutionary dynamics using molecular divergence time estimation.
Bulletin Of The Geological And Natural History Survey
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language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1896
Bulletin Of The Geological And Natural History Survey written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1896 with Geology categories.
Fossils
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Author : Richard A. Fortey
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 1991
Fossils written by Richard A. Fortey and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991 with Nature categories.
This introduction offers an explanation of how fossils are a product of our evolving habitat. The emphasis is on what paleontology is really about, how the paleontologist tries to find out the ways in which fossil animals lived and how geological processes have interacted with the history of life.
Australasian Fossils A Students Manual Of Palaeontology
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Author : Frederick Chapman
language : en
Publisher: DigiCat
Release Date : 2022-09-16
Australasian Fossils A Students Manual Of Palaeontology written by Frederick Chapman and has been published by DigiCat this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-16 with Fiction categories.
In 'Australasian Fossils: A Students' Manual of Palaeontology,' Frederick Chapman offers an impressive synthesis of palaeontological knowledge, focusing on the rich fossil record of Australia and New Zealand. This work stands as an invaluable scholarly resource, aimed at students with its precise yet comprehensible exposition of complex subjects. Chapman's narrative style weaves an intricate fabric of geological time and biological evolution, all contextualized within the broader literary tradition of scientific manuals and educational tomes. This edition, meticulously reproduced by DigiCat Publishing, ensures that Chapman's legacy and the scientific insights he compiled remain accessible in the modern age, both in print and digital forms. The manual's comprehensive coverage extends from general palaeontological principles to the specialized facets of Australasian fossil lore, reflecting a literary context that both educates and inspires continued exploration in the field. Frederick Chapman was an eminent scholar and the first professional palaeontologist in Australia. His extensive fieldwork and profound dedication to the study of microfossils and invertebrates are reflected in his literature. Within the pages of this manual, one can sense Chapman's drive to document and share his profound understanding with the generations to follow. The manual's compilation of knowledge can be seen not merely as an academic endeavor, but as a manifestation of Chapman's lifelong passion and remarkable contribution to the world of science. His work thus serves both as a cornerstone of palaeontological scholarship and as a beacon, guiding future research in the Australasian region. The manual is not only a testament to Chapman's pioneering work, but also an essential addition to the libraries of palaeontology students, educators, and enthusiasts alike. It delivers a wellspring of knowledge with clarity and authority, stimulating intellectual curiosity while providing a pragmatic reference. Those encompassed by the allure of Earth's ancient past and the extraordinary evolutionary history encapsulated within Australasia's geological confines will find 'Australasian Fossils: A Students' Manual of Palaeontology' to be an invaluable guide and an enduring source of scholarly enrichment.
Predator Prey Interactions In The Fossil Record
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Author : Patricia Kelley
language : en
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Release Date : 2003-01-31
Predator Prey Interactions In The Fossil Record written by Patricia Kelley and has been published by Springer Science & Business Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-01-31 with Science categories.
From the Foreword: "Predator-prey interactions are among the most significant of all organism-organism interactions....It will only be by compiling and evaluating data on predator-prey relations as they are recorded in the fossil record that we can hope to tease apart their role in the tangled web of evolutionary interaction over time. This volume, compiled by a group of expert specialists on the evidence of predator-prey interactions in the fossil record, is a pioneering effort to collate the information now accumulating in this important field. It will be a standard reference on which future study of one of the central dynamics of ecology as seen in the fossil record will be built." (Richard K. Bambach, Professor Emeritus, Virginia Tech, Associate of the Botanical Museum, Harvard University)
Introduction To Paleobiology And The Fossil Record
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Author : Michael J. Benton
language : en
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Release Date : 2020-06-02
Introduction To Paleobiology And The Fossil Record written by Michael J. Benton and has been published by John Wiley & Sons this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-02 with Science categories.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the science of the history of life. Paleobiologists bring many analytical tools to bear in interpreting the fossil record and the book introduces the latest techniques, from multivariate investigations of biogeography and biostratigraphy to engineering analysis of dinosaur skulls, and from homeobox genes to cladistics. All the well-known fossil groups are included, including microfossils and invertebrates, but an important feature is the thorough coverage of plants, vertebrates and trace fossils together with discussion of the origins of both life and the metazoans. All key related subjects are introduced, such as systematics, ecology, evolution and development, stratigraphy and their roles in understanding where life came from and how it evolved and diversified. Unique features of the book are the numerous case studies from current research that lead students to the primary literature, analytical and mathematical explanations and tools, together with associated problem sets and practical schedules for instructors and students. New to this edition The text and figures have been updated throughout to reflect current opinion on all aspects New case studies illustrate the chapters, drawn from a broad distribution internationally Chapters on Macroevolution, Form and Function, Mass extinctions, Origin of Life, and Origin of Metazoans have been entirely rewritten to reflect substantial advances in these topics There is a new focus on careers in paleobiology
Echinoderm Nutrition
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Author : Michel Jangoux
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2020-08-26
Echinoderm Nutrition written by Michel Jangoux and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-26 with Science categories.
The purpose of this book is to present the state of knowledge concerning nutrition and point out directions for future work for the Echinodermata, an ancient group which shows great diversity in form and function, and whose feeding activities can have great environmental impact.