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Understanding fossils : an introduction to invertebrate palaeontology /

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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Doyle, Peter, 1960- (Autor)
Otros Autores: Lowry, Florence M. D. (Contribuidor)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Chichester, England : John Wiley & Sons, 1996.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario: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.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (423 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781119029267
1119029260