Paleobiogeography

Author : Bruce S. Lieberman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461541615

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Paleobiogeography by Bruce S. Lieberman Pdf

Biogeography relates the evolution of the Earth's biota to major episodes in the Earth's history such as climatic changes and plate tectonic events. Furthermore, biogeographic patterns have played a prominent role in the development of the theory of evolution. Thus biogeography has the potential to make important contributions to the field of geobiology. Paleobiogeography emphasizes how analytical techniques from phylogenetic biogeography can be applied to the study of patterns in the fossil record. In doing this, it considers the strengths and weaknesses of paleobiogeographic data, the effects of plate tectonic processes (specifically continental rifting and collision) and changes in relative sea levels in terms of how they influence the evolution and distribution of organisms.

Author : Ralph Willard Imlay
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Geology
ISBN : ERDC:35925003031744

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Jurassic Paleobiogeography of the Conterminous United States in Its Continental Setting by Ralph Willard Imlay Pdf

Paleogeographic changes in the United States during Jurassic time are revealed by the distribution, succession, and differentiation of molluscan faunas; by gross stratigraphic changes; by the position, extent, and duration of unconformities; and by comparisons with Jurassic data elsewhere in North America.

Author : Charles A. Ross
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 476 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Paleobiogeography
ISBN : UCSD:31822011987484

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Paleobiogeography by Charles A. Ross Pdf

Author : Paola Monegatti
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Paleobiogeography
ISBN : STANFORD:36105121506914

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International Conference Paleobiogeography and Paleoecology 2001, Piacenza and Castell'Arquato, Italy, May 31-June 2, 2001 by Paola Monegatti Pdf

Author : Emily Kristin Holmquist
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Bryozoa, Fossil
ISBN : MSU:31293029568494

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Paleobiogeography of Devonian Bryozoa in Laurussia by Emily Kristin Holmquist Pdf

Author : J. Robert Dodd,Robert J. Stanton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 524 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1991-01-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 0471857114

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Paleoecology by J. Robert Dodd,Robert J. Stanton Pdf

Revised and updated, it reflects the recent developments and changing emphasis in the field of paleoecology. While the basic organization remains the same as the original edition, there are several major changes, including an extensive reorganization and shortening of Chapter 2, focusing now on environmental parameters rather than individual taxonomic groups; greater use of tables with references to pertinent literature; inclusion of a new chapter on taphonomy; elimination of the chapter on skeletons as sedimentary particles; removal of many of the recurring examples from the Neogene of the Kettlemen Hills; and inclusion of new references on all topics. Older references have been kept and will serve to blend the historical and important milestones in the development of paleoecology with the most current research.

Author : N. Noffke
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 204 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080931142

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Geobiology: Objectives, Concepts, Perspectives by N. Noffke Pdf

Geobiology is an exciting and rapidly developing research discipline that opens new perspectives in understanding Earth as a system. To determine and to exploit its possibilities, this promising scientific field will benefit from a discussion of its definition as a research discipline, its objectives, and its methodological approaches. Such a spirited discussion is the goal of the book "Geobiology: Objectives, Concepts, Perspectives". Geobiology touches various subdisciplines of geology and biology in many ways. The book will serve biogeochemists, paleontologists, biomineralogists, microbiologists and many others as a forum to determine future directions of geobiological research. The book includes a section on the concept of geobiological studies, which combines the parent disciplines biology and geology. Several case studies describe geobiological investigations that serve to understand Earth in the present and past. The case studies give an overview of the general understanding of geobiology and lead the reader towards the current hot topics in this rising scientific discipline. * New definition of the rising scientific discipline "geobiology" * Overview into the broad spectrum of geobiological topics * Insight into hot topics of current geobiological research

Author : Marion Eugene Bickford
Publisher : Geological Society of America
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813725000

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The Web of Geological Sciences by Marion Eugene Bickford Pdf

"This volume covers many of the important advances in the geological sciences from 1963 to 2013. These advances include understanding plate tectonics, exploration of the Moon and Mars, development of new computing and analytical technologies, understanding of the role of microbiology in geologic processes, and many others"--Provided by publisher.

Author : Susana E. Damborenea,Javier Echevarría,Sonia Ros-Franch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400750982

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Southern Hemisphere Palaeobiogeography of Triassic-Jurassic Marine Bivalves by Susana E. Damborenea,Javier Echevarría,Sonia Ros-Franch Pdf

Palaeobiogeography is a complex subject which processes information provided by both Biology and Earth Sciences. It is conceptually and philosophically equivalent to neobiogeography. Nevertheless, its methods are somewhat different, since it is limited by the incompleteness of the fossil record. On the other hand, it has direct access to the time dimension, a key ingredient of organic evolution. Mesozoic benthonic mollusks, and especially bivalves, have a great potential for palaeobiogeographical analysis due to their commonly good preservation, abundance, diversity and high dispersion potential at the larval stage. From a merely descriptive point of view, the analysis of their distribution shows latitudinal gradients and distributional patterns, both at regional and global scales, which are the basis for the recognition of biochoremas or palaeobiogeographical units of different ranks. Moving forward towards a causal palaeobiogeography, these organisms also provide interesting insight into particular biogeographical questions, such as bipolarity and its origin. The evolution in time of the recognized biochoremas can be discussed in relation to palaeoclimas and extinction events. Finally, some of the results obtained from the analysis of the distribution of past bivalve biotas were even used to propose and discuss the development of marine corridors and argue about the distribution of continents in the past.

Author : Francisco J. Prevosti,Analía M. Forasiepi
Publisher : Springer
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319037011

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Evolution of South American Mammalian Predators During the Cenozoic: Paleobiogeographic and Paleoenvironmental Contingencies by Francisco J. Prevosti,Analía M. Forasiepi Pdf

This book summarizes the evolution of carnivorous mammals in the Cenozoic of South America. It presents paleontological information on the two main mammalian carnivorous groups in South America; Metatheria and Eutheria. The topics include the origin, systematics, phylogeny, paleoecology and evolution of the Sparassodonta and Carnivora. The book is based on a wide variety of published sources from the last few decades.

Author : Library of Congress
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1638 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Subject headings, Library of Congress
ISBN : PURD:32754083038863

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Library of Congress Subject Headings by Library of Congress Pdf

Author : P.J. Brenchley,D.A.T Harper
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781000939408

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Palaeoecology by P.J. Brenchley,D.A.T Harper Pdf

The first palaeoecology book to focus on evolutionary palaeoecology, in both marine and terrestrial environments. Discusses reconstruction of the past ecological world at population, community and biogeographic levels. A well-illustrated and substantial volume giving accessible coverage of the full range of subjects within palaeoecology. Reviews and summarises all the major mass extinctions.

Author : Jerald David Harris
Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Page : 81 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Acrocanthosaurus atokensis
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A Reanalysis of Acrocanthosaurus atokensis, its Phylogenetic Status, and Paleobiogeographic Implications, Based on a New Specimen from Texas by Jerald David Harris Pdf

Author : Øyvind Hammer,David A. T. Harper
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-03-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781119933953

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Paleontological Data Analysis by Øyvind Hammer,David A. T. Harper Pdf

PALEONTOLOGICAL DATA ANALYSIS An up-to-date edition of the indispensable guide to analysing paleontological data Paleontology has developed in recent decades into an increasingly data-driven discipline, which brings to bear a huge variety of statistical tools. Applying statistical methods to paleontological data requires a discipline-specific understanding of which methods and parameters are the most appropriate ones, and how to account for statistical bias inherent in the fossil record. By guiding the reader to these and other fundamental questions in the statistical analysis of fossilized specimens, Paleontological Data Analysis has become the standard text for anyone with an interest in quantitative analysis of the fossil record. Now fully updated to reflect the latest statistical methods and disciplinary advances, it is an essential tool for practitioners and students alike. Readers of the second edition of Paleontological Data Analysis readers will also find: New sections on machine learning, Bayesian inference, phylogenetic comparative methods, analysis of CT data, and much more New use cases and examples using PAST, R, and Python software packages Full color illustrations throughout Paleontological Data Analysis is ideal for paleontologists, evolutionary biologists, taxonomists, and students in any of these fields.

Author : Michael J. Ryan,Brenda J. Chinnery-Allgeier,David A. Eberth
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 658 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780253353580

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New Perspectives on Horned Dinosaurs by Michael J. Ryan,Brenda J. Chinnery-Allgeier,David A. Eberth Pdf

Easily distinguished by the horns and frills on their skulls, ceratopsians were one of the most successful of all dinosaurs. This volume presents a broad range of cutting-edge research on the functional biology, behavior, systematics, paleoecology, and paleogeography of the horned dinosaurs, and includes descriptions of newly identified species.