Amber: The Natural Time Capsule - Brossura

Ross, Andrew

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0565092588 ISBN 13: 9780565092580

Casa editrice: Quarto Publishing Group, 2010

Riassunto

Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. Anything that became trapped in this sticky resin was fossilized and perfectly preserved. The insects and other inclusions found in amber today are providing scientists with unique insights into the history of life on Earth. In this new edition of "Amber", Andrew Ross provides an engaging overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. The book explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. It describes its many uses, both in art and science, and recounts the elusive search for DNA from fossilized insects. Detailed keys and stunning photographs, including previously unseen pieces of Burmese amber from the Museum's collections, guide the reader in the identification of species of insects and other amber inclusions. "Amber" is essential reading for all those with an interest in this natural time capsule.

Su questo libro

L'autore:

Andrew Ross is currently Principal Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology and Palaeobotany at the National Museums Scotland.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Quarto Publishing Group
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0565092588
• ISBN 13: 9780565092580
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 112