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Author : Jack Wittry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Paleobotany
ISBN : CORNELL:31924101414799
Author : Matthew H. Nitecki
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 606 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-02
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781483257884
Mazon Creek Fossils documents the proceedings of a Symposium on Mazon Creek Fossils held at the campus of the University of Michigan during the annual meeting of the North-Central section of the Geological Society of America, 1 May 1978. The present volume contains most of the papers presented at that meeting, and two contributions prepared for it but not delivered in Ann Arbor. The volume is divided into four parts. Part contains papers on sedimentation, fossil distribution, and the origin of the concretions. Part II on paleobotany includes studies on soft-sediment cementation enclosing Mazon plant fossils and diversity and stratigraphic Age of the Mazon Creek flora. The papers in Part III focus on invertebrate paleontology. It includes studies on soft-bodied coelenterates in the Pennsylvanian of Illinois and the centipedes (Chilopoda) of the Mazon Creek. Part IV on vertebrate paleontology includes papers on fishes of the Mazon Creek Fauna and Amphibamus grandiceps as a possible frog ancestor.
Author : Jack Wittry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Animals, Fossil
ISBN : 0578111470
Author : Frank Morton Carpenter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Fossils
ISBN : UIUC:30112121918087
Author : Thomas Testa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-29
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0615957501
Author : Jack Wittry
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Animals, Fossil
ISBN : 0578111489
Author : Charles W. Shabica,Andy Hay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Animals, Fossil
ISBN : 0925065218
Author : Paul Selden,John Nudds
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780124046375
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.
Author : Paul Selden,John Nudds
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2008-03-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781840765076
Most major recent advances in understanding the history of life on Earth have been through the study of exceptionally well preserved biotas (Fossil-Lagerstätten). These are windows on the history of life on Earth and can provide a fairly complete picture of the evolution of ecosystems through time. This book follows the success of Evolution of Fossil Ecosystems by the same authors which covered Fossil-Lagerstätten around the world. The success of the first book prompted this new book which draws on four localities from the original book and adds another ten, all located in North America. Following an introduction to Fossil-Lagerstätten, each chapter deals with a single fossil locality. Each chapter contains a brief introduction placing the Lagerstätte in an evolutionary context; there then follows a history of study of the locality; the background sedimentology, stratigraphy and palaeoenvironment; a description of the biota; discussion of the palaeoecology, and a comparison with other Lagerstätten of a similar age and/or environment. At the end of the book is an Appendix listing museums in which to see exhibitions of fossils from each locality and suggestions for visiting the sites.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Invertebrates
ISBN : LCCN:74151138
Author : T. V. Testa
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 38 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-03
Category : Paleontology
ISBN : 110559243X
The purpose of this book is to share photographs of remarkable and interesting museum quality Mazon Creek fossil specimens from the private collection of T.V. Testa. While paleontology is a science and the photos in this book will appeal to amateur rock hounds and professional paleontologists alike, it needs to be disclosed that htis is not a book of science. This book is presented solely for the enjoyment of anyone who might be interested.
Author : David J. Bottjer
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 428 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Computers
ISBN : 0231102550
Most nonscientists are usually aware of fossils, and it is commonly believed that they are extremely rare. In fact, fossils are exceptionally common in many sedimentary rocks and are used extensively in geology for age dating, interpretation of ancient environments, and the discovery of natural resources. However, there is another type of fossil deposit that is truly rare. These rare fossil deposits, called Lagerstätten, preserve the remains of the soft tissues or the articulated skeletal remains of ancient creatures in truly astonishing fine detail. Some of these deposits are world-famous, such as the Burgess Shale, or Solnhofen but there are others dating from many different geological eras from the Paleozoic, up to the Eocene. Recently, a concerted effort has been made to understand the overall significance of these rare fossil deposits. Whereas in the past these deposits were considered novelties, modern researchers are trying to understand what they can tell us about ancient life and environments. New sophisticated techniques (including image and geochemical analyses) are providing enormous new contributions to our knowledge of Lagerstätten sites and to paleobiology in general. This volume describes many of the most famous Lagerstätten locations worldwide and is complete with over 70 superb halftones showing some of these exotic fossils in all their glory. Paleontologists are beginning to understand why such deposits occur, how they have varied since the advent of marine metazoan life, and how their presence effects our understanding of the evolution of life in the Earth's oceans. In this way, the study of Lagerstätten continues to move towards the mainstream of paleobiological, biological, and geological research, and away from its former status as the examination of mere curiosities. All those interested in these beautiful and sometimes enigmatic deposits will want to own this book.
Author : David Penney,Paul A. Selden,Paul Selden
Publisher : Siri Scientific Press
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Amber fossils
ISBN : 9780955863653
Compared to insects, fossil spiders have received only scant attention in the literature. Previously, the only works available were numerous scientific papers, many published in foreign languages. Most of these are basic descriptive taxonomic works, with very few considering broader biological concepts. Despite a significant increase in the discovery and description of fossil spiders within the last quarter Century this void remained unfilled. Thus, this short monograph aims to achieve several objectives. Firstly, to provide general and up to date background information on the overall importance and diversity of fossils spiders, including an indication of those groups for which the taxonomy is spurious and in need of reassessment. Secondly, to discuss the techniques available for working with fossil spiders and some of the problems encountered by palaeoarachnologists, including bias and limitations of the spider fossil record. Thirdly, the overall evolutionary history of spiders is summarized in the form of an evolutionary tree, which is subsequently used to address key issues of broad interest, such as origins, diversifications and extinctions, including the effects of mass extinctions and predator-prey co-radiations. Finally, the contribution that fossil data can make to understanding the past and present biogeography of the order is considered. This book should be of interest to both amateur and professional arachnologists and palaeontologists and will also serve as a general palaeontological reference work for neonologists studying extant spiders.
Author : B. Cairncross,Nicolas J. Beukes,Jens Gutzmer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 262 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Manganese mines and mining
ISBN : STANFORD:36105023422145
Author : Christopher J. Cleal,Barry A. Thomas
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2019-06-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781108483445
Offers a practical guide for the non-specialist on studying and learning from plant fossils to understand the evolution of vegetation on Earth.