Palaeoecology: Ecosystems, Environments and Evolution - Brossura

Brenchley, P.J.; Harper, D.A.T

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ISBN 10: 0412434504 ISBN 13: 9780412434501

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 1997

Riassunto

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.

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Contenuti:

Investigating the history of the biosphere. Environmental controls on biotic distribution. Taphonomy. Adaptive morphology. Trace fossils. Fossils as environmental indicators. Populations and communities. Palaeobiogeography. Evolutionary palaeoecology of the marine biosphere. Fossil terrestrial ecosystems. Index.

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Book by Brenchley Dr P J Brenchley P Harper D

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• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0412434504
• ISBN 13: 9780412434501
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 432