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Jerry D. Harris,Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Speilmann,Martin G. Lockley,Andrew R.C. Milner,James I. Kirkland
Author : Jerry D. Harris,Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Speilmann,Martin G. Lockley,Andrew R.C. Milner,James I. Kirkland Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Page : 607 pages File Size : 47,7 Mb Release : 2006-01-01 Category : Geology, Stratigraphic ISBN : 8210379456XXX
The Triassic-Jurassic Terrestrial Transition by Jerry D. Harris,Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Speilmann,Martin G. Lockley,Andrew R.C. Milner,James I. Kirkland Pdf
Author : Spencer G. Lucas Publisher : Geological Society of London Page : 528 pages File Size : 50,9 Mb Release : 2010 Category : Cyclostratigraphy ISBN : 186239296X
The Mesozoic Era begins with the approximately 50-million-year-long Triassic Period, a major juncture in Earth history when the vast Pangaean supercontinent completed its assembly and began its fragmentation, and the global biota diversified and modern-ized after the end-Permian mass extinction, the most extensive biotic decimation of the Phanerozoic. The temporal ordering of geological and biotic events during Triassic time thus is critical to the interpretation of some unique and pivotal events in Earth his-tory. This temporal ordering is mostly based on the Triassic time-scale, which has been developed and refined for nearly two centu-ries. This book reviews the state of the art of the Triassic timescale and includes comprehensive analyses of Triassic radio-isotopic ages, magnetostratigraphy, isotope-based and cyclostratigraphic correlations and timescale -relevant marine and non-marine bio-stratigraphy.
This volume presents the latest science on all significant geological and paleontological aspects of the Earth during the Late Triassic Period. Rather than presenting a collection of narrowly focused research papers, the volume consists of a series of peer-reviewed chapters on specific aspects of the Late Triassic world (e.g., tectonics, magmatism, paleobotany, climate, etc.), all authored by experts in the subject of their respective chapters. Each chapter reviews and summarizes the latest findings in these fields and also includes a review of the pertinent literature. The author list is very broadly international and forms a veritable who’s who of expertise in these fields. The book is loosely organized to present the physical aspects of Earth during the Late Triassic at the outset, followed by the paleontological aspects. The latter section is further organized to present the record of the marine environment first before moving onto land, with fauna followed by flora. The volume closes with a review of the end-Triassic extinctions.
The Trace-Fossil Record of Major Evolutionary Events by M. Gabriela Mángano,Luis A. Buatois Pdf
This volume addresses major evolutionary changes that took place during the Mesozoic and the Cenozoic. These include discussions on major evolutionary radiations and ecological innovations on land and at sea, such as the Mesozoic marine revolution, the Mesozoic radiation of vertebrates, the Mesozoic lacustrine revolution, the Cenozoic radiation of mammals, the evolution of paleosol biotas, and the evolution of hominins. The roles of mass extinctions at the end of the Triassic and at the end of the Cretaceous are assessed. This volume set provides innovative reviews of the major evolutionary events in the history of life from an ichnologic perspective. Because the long temporal range of trace fossils has been commonly emphasized, biogenic structures have been traditionally overlooked in macroevolution. However, comparisons of ichnofaunas through geologic time do reveal the changing ecology of organism-substrate interactions. The use of trace fossils in evolutionary paleoecology represents a new trend that is opening a window for our understanding of major evolutionary radiations and mass extinctions. Trace fossils provide crucial evidence for the recognition of spatial and temporal patterns and processes associated with paleoecologic breakthroughs.
Author : Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Spielmann Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Page : 415 pages File Size : 44,5 Mb Release : 2007-01-01 Category : Electronic ISBN : 8210379456XXX
This look at the field of ichnology is “an excellent compendium and a timely piece on a rapidly expanding and changing area of research” (Quarterly Review of Biology). The latest advances in dinosaur ichnology are showcased in this comprehensive and timely volume, in which leading researchers and research groups cover the most essential topics in the study of dinosaur tracks. Some assess and demonstrate state-of-the-art approaches and techniques, such as experimental ichnology, photogrammetry, biplanar X-rays, and a numerical scale for quantifying the quality of track preservation. The high diversity of these up-to-date studies underlines that dinosaur ichnological research is a vibrant field, that important discoveries are continuously made, and that new methods are being developed, applied, and refined. This indispensable volume unequivocally demonstrates that ichnology has an important contribution to make toward a better understanding of dinosaur paleobiology. Tracks and trackways are one of the best sources of evidence to understand and reconstruct the daily life of dinosaurs. They are windows on past lives, dynamic structures produced by living, breathing, moving animals now long extinct, and they are every bit as exciting and captivating as the skeletons of their makers. Includes photos and illustrations
Triassic-Jurassic Faunal and Floral Transition in the Fundy Basin, Nova Scotia by Paul Eric Olsen,Jessica H. Whiteside,Timothy Fedak,Dalhousie University Pdf
Triassic Life on Land by Hans-Dieter Sues,Nicholas C. Fraser Pdf
The Triassic period is generally viewed as the beginning of the Age of Dinosaurs. For paleontologists, however, it also marks the rise of the world's first modern land ecosystems. Over the past three decades, extensive, worldwide fieldwork has led to the discovery of many new species of Triassic animals and plants, suggesting that faunal and floral changes already began in the Middle Triassic and were more protracted than previously thought. The Late Triassic is a pivotal time in the evolution of life on land, with many of the major groups of present-day vertebrates and insects first appearing in the fossil record. This book provides the first detailed overview of life on land during the Triassic period for advanced students and researchers. Noted vertebrate paleontologists Hans-Dieter Sues and Nicholas C. Fraser also review the biotic changes of this period and their possible causes.
Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Spielmann,Hendrik Klein,Allan J. Lerner
Author : Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Spielmann,Hendrik Klein,Allan J. Lerner Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Page : 75 pages File Size : 44,9 Mb Release : 2010 Category : Chinle Formation ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Ichnology of the Upper Triassic (Apachean) Redonda Formation, east-central New Mexico by Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Spielmann,Hendrik Klein,Allan J. Lerner Pdf
Author : HENDRIK KLEIN,SPENCER G. LUCAS Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Page : 194 pages File Size : 53,7 Mb Release : 2021-04-16 Category : Science ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Robert M. Sullivan,Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Spielmann
Author : Robert M. Sullivan,Spencer G. Lucas,Justin A. Spielmann Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Page : 736 pages File Size : 48,5 Mb Release : 2011 Category : Fossils ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Chirotheres by Hendrik Klein,Andrew B. Heckert Pdf
Comprehensive in detail and worldwide in scope, Chirotheres is the definitive compendium of what is known about the five-toed footprints of Triassic archosaurs, ancestors of the crocodiles. Sandstone slabs with extensive trackways have been known for almost two centuries and are highlights in museum exhibits around the globe. These trackways provide direct insight into the locomotion and behavior of the fascinating reptiles that made these tracks, and, together with known skeletons, they allow a richer reconstruction of chirothere lifestyle than is possible from bones alone. Written by expert researchers in the fields of vertebrate ichnology, vertebrate paleontology, and scientific illustration, Chirotheres explores the various facets of chirothere research including the history of their study, footprint formation and preservation, the bone record, the environment and lifestyle of chirotheres, and finally, their disappearance at the end of the Triassic. Chirotheres also features a global compendium of track collections with chirothere material, including specimen numbers, detailed phylogenetic definitions of track makers, and extensive measurements from key chirothere tracks and trackways. It represents an invaluable resource of anyone interested in these ancient animals.
Lawrence H. Tanner,Justin A. Spielmann,Spencer G. Lucas
Author : Lawrence H. Tanner,Justin A. Spielmann,Spencer G. Lucas Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Page : 612 pages File Size : 47,8 Mb Release : 2013 Category : Geology, Stratigraphic ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Author : William R. Dickinson Publisher : Geological Society of America Page : 196 pages File Size : 51,5 Mb Release : 2018-01-19 Category : Colorado Plateau ISBN : 9780813725338
Tectonosedimentary Relations of Pennsylvanian to Jurassic Strata on the Colorado Plateau by William R. Dickinson Pdf
"Following this discovery and further detrital-zircon studies of Mesozoic strata on the Colorado Plateau, Dr. Dickinson began preparing this volume in order to identify key aspects of the sedimentary and tectonic history of Mesozoic strata of the Colorado Plateau and directly adjacent areas. He divided the strata into seven depositional systems"--
Author : Spencer G. Lucas,Robert M. Sullivan Publisher : New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science Page : 394 pages File Size : 44,5 Mb Release : 2024-06-01 Category : Nature ISBN : 8210379456XXX
