Understanding fossils : an introduction to invertebrate palaeontology

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Title:

Understanding fossils : an introduction to invertebrate palaeontology

Author:

Doyle, Peter.

ISBN:

9780471963516

Personal Author:

Doyle, Peter.

Publication Information:

Chichester ; New York : Wiley, 1996.

Physical Description:

xi, 409 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.

Contents:

What is Palaeontology? -- Fossils and Fossilisation --Fossils as Living Organisms -- Fossils and Evolution -- Fossils and Stratigraphy -- Introduction to the Fossil Record -- Molluscs: Bivalves and Gastropods --Molluscs: Cephalopods -- Brachiopods -- Echinoderms --Trilobites -- Corals -- Graptolites -- Bryozoans --Microfossils: Foraminifera -- Microfossils: Ostracods -- Trace Fossils -- Data from the Fossil Record --Studies in Palaeobiology -- Studies in Palaeoenvironmental Analysis -- Studies in Stratigraphy.

Abstract:

Understanding Fossils is the first introductory level palaeontology text which demonstrates the importance of fossils in geological and biological studies, particularly in understanding evolutionary patterns, palaeoenvironmental analysis, and stratigraphy. The book contains three parts. Part One explores several key concepts: the processes of fossil preservation, the determination of evolutionary patterns, ancient ecologies and use of fossils as stratigraphical tools. Part Two introduces the main fossil groups of value in these applied fields. Each group is described with reference to their most important characters, and each has summaries of classification, evolutionary history and applications. Part Three concentrates on the examination of important case histories which demonstrates the use of fossils in diverse practical examples.

Evolutionary studies, palaeoenvironmental analysis and stratigraphical applications are documented using up-to-date examples supported by overviews of the principles.

Subject Term:

Invertebrates, Fossil.

Added Author:

Lowry, Florence M. D.

Electronic Access:

Table of Contents http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/onix02/95049411.html

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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 in diverse practical examples. Evolutionary studies, palaeoenvironmental analysis, and stratigraphical applications are documented using up-to-date examples supported by overviews of the principles.