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The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Plants
Arens, N.C.; Csotonyl, J. (Illus.); Mazzei, S. (Illus.); Hsu, S. (Illus.)
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Condizione: NEW. 208, col illus. . HB. NEW. . A dazzlingly illustrated guide to the plant life of the dinosaur age, from intricate ferns to the most majestic megaflora.The Mesozoic was dominated by a spectacular array of flora, from ferns, conifers, and cycads to ginkgos and flowering plants, as well as some enigmatic species wi…th no modern-day descendants. This wide-ranging illustrated guide provides an unparalleled, in-depth look at the era's extraordinary plant life, exploring its natural history, biology, and evolution over a span of 185 million years. Blending the latest discoveries in palaeontology with informative profiles of extinct species and their living descendants, The Princeton Field Guide to Mesozoic Plants is a one-of-a-kind reference to the botanical wonders of the prehistoric world.* Features hundreds of breathtaking illustrations, from life studies and scenic landscapes to detailed sketches of representative species* Introduces the history of plant palaeontology and the dating, geography, and extinction of Mesozoic flora* Profiles hundreds of Mesozoic species, tracing the evolutionary relationships of fossil plants with living ones* Discusses photosynthesis, reproduction, growth, climate, plant communication, partnerships with fungi and animals, and conservation* Reveals how Mesozoic plants evolved in response to predation and changing environmental conditions* Journeys through the forests of the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods* A must-have guide for anyone interested in the lost world of the dinosaurs. [9780691272436]. Mazzei, Sante (illustratore).
