Understanding fossils : an introduction to invertebrate palaeontology

Understanding fossils : an introduction to invertebrate palaeontology / Peter Doyle ; with contributions by Florence M.D. Lowry.

The first introductory palaeontology text which demonstrates the importance of selected fossil groups in geological and biological studies, particularly in understanding evolutionary patterns, palaeoenvironmental analysis, and stratigraphy. Part one explores several key concepts, such as the process...

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Main Author: Doyle, Peter, 1960- (Author)
Other Authors: Lowry, Florence M. D. (Contributor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Chichester, England : John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
Subjects:
Invertebrates, Fossil.
NATURE > Fossils.
Invertebrates, Fossil
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Summary:The first introductory palaeontology text which demonstrates the importance of selected fossil groups in geological and biological studies, particularly in understanding evolutionary patterns, palaeoenvironmental analysis, and stratigraphy. Part one explores several key concepts, such as the processes of fossil preservation, the determination of evolutionary patterns, and use of fossils and statigraphical tools. Part two introduces the main fossil groups of value in these applied fields. Part three concentrates on the examination of important case histories which demonstrate the use of fossils.
Physical Description:1 online resource (423 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781119029267
1119029260
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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