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Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution / Edition 4

Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution / Edition 4

by E. N. K. Clarkson
Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution / Edition 4
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ISBN-10:
0632052384
ISBN-13:
9780632052387
Pub. Date:
12/16/1998
Publisher:
Wiley
ISBN-10:
0632052384
ISBN-13:
9780632052387
Pub. Date:
12/16/1998
Publisher:
Wiley
Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution / Edition 4

Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution / Edition 4

by E. N. K. Clarkson

Overview

Invertebrate Palaeontology and Evolution is well established as the foremost palaeontology text at the undergraduate level. This fully revised fourth edition includes a complete update of the sections on evolution and the fossil record, and the evolution of the early metazoans.
  • New work on the classification of the major phyla (in particular brachiopods and molluscs) has been incorporated.
  • The section on trace fossils is extensively rewritten.
  • The author has taken care to involve specialists in the major groups, to ensure the taxonomy is as up-to-date and accurate as possible.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780632052387
Publisher: Wiley
Publication date: 12/16/1998
Series: Wiley Desktop Editions Series
Edition description: REV
Pages: 480
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.60(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Euan N.K. Clarkson FRSE is a British palaeontologist and writer.

Table of Contents

Preface.

Macrofossils on CD-Rom.

Part One: General Palaeontological Concepts.

1 Principles Of Palaeontology.

2 Evolution And The Fossil Record.

3 Major Events In The History Of Life.

Part Two: Invertebrate Phyla.

Sponges.

5 Cnidarians.

6 Bryozoans.

7 Brachiopods.

8 Molluscs.

9 Echinoderms.

10 Graptolites.

11 Arthropods.

12 Exceptional Faunas: Ichnology.

Systematic Index.

General Index

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