Author : Norman Francis Hughes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 36,51 MB
Release : 1994-08-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521411455
The enigmatic origins of the dominant flowering plant groups are reviewed in this book.
Author : Norman F. Hughes
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 13,95 MB
Release : 1982-01-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521287265
The evolutionary origin and early history of the angiosperms (or flowering plants), which are the dominant land plants today, has remained an unsolved problem since the time of Darwin. It has been referred to since those days as an 'abominable mystery', because neither direct ancestor nor an agreed date could be determined. Mr Hughes argues that previous approaches, mostly through botanical theory, have been inadequate and misleading. He suggests that the date is about 110 million years ago (in the Cretaceous period) and there is a good chance of ancestors being found if the correct approach is adopted to the study of other fossil plants of that period. Moreover, the study of plant microfossils in the past twenty years has made feasible a fuller geological study of other fossils. When this book was first published in 1976, several reviewers saw it as a timely book on a controversial subject.
Author : Else Marie Friis
Publisher : CUP Archive
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 25,59 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521311731
An overview of works on the origins of angiosperms and the ecological effects upon terrestrial life of their rapid radiation.
Author : Valentin A. Krassilov
Publisher : Pensoft Publishers
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 47,96 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789546420169
Author : Wilson N. Stewart
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 29,48 MB
Release : 1993-02-26
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780521382946
This 1993 textbook describes and explains the origin and evolution of plants as revealed by the fossil record.
Author : Derek E. G. Briggs
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 600 pages
File Size : 34,7 MB
Release : 2008-04-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 0470999284
Palaeobiology: A Synthesis was widely acclaimed both for its content and production quality. Ten years on, Derek Briggs and Peter Crowther have once again brought together over 150 leading authorities from around the world to produce Palaeobiology II. Using the same successful formula, the content is arranged as a series of concise articles, taking a thematic approach to the subject, rather than treating the various fossil groups systematically. This entirely new book, with its diversity of new topics and over 100 new contributors, reflects the exciting developments in the field, including accounts of spectacular newly discovered fossils, and embraces data from other disciplines such as astrobiology, geochemistry and genetics. Palaeobiology II will be an invaluable resource, not only for palaeontologists, but also for students and researchers in other branches of the earth and life sciences. Written by an international team of recognised authorities in the field. Content is concise but informative. Demonstrates how palaeobiological studies are at the heart of a range of scientific themes.
Author : T. S. Kemp
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 215 pages
File Size : 17,18 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Science
ISBN : 022633595X
This text discusses whether the origin of radically new kinds of organisms - new higher taxa - are the result of normal Darwinian evolution proceeding, or whether unusual genetic processes and/or special environmental circumstances are necessary.
Author : Michael J. Benton
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 1001 pages
File Size : 50,14 MB
Release : 2013-04-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118685407
This book presents a comprehensive overview of the science of the history of life. Paleobiologists bring many analytical tools to bear in interpreting the fossil record and the book introduces the latest techniques, from multivariate investigations of biogeography and biostratigraphy to engineering analysis of dinosaur skulls, and from homeobox genes to cladistics. All the well-known fossil groups are included, including microfossils and invertebrates, but an important feature is the thorough coverage of plants, vertebrates and trace fossils together with discussion of the origins of both life and the metazoans. All key related subjects are introduced, such as systematics, ecology, evolution and development, stratigraphy and their roles in understanding where life came from and how it evolved and diversified. Unique features of the book are the numerous case studies from current research that lead students to the primary literature, analytical and mathematical explanations and tools, together with associated problem sets and practical schedules for instructors and students. “..any serious student of geology who does not pick this book off the shelf will be putting themselves at a huge disadvantage. The material may be complex, but the text is extremely accessible and well organized, and the book ought to be essential reading for palaeontologists at undergraduate, postgraduate and more advanced levels—both in Britain as well as in North America.” Falcon-Lang, H., Proc. Geol. Assoc. 2010 “...this is an excellent introduction to palaeontology in general. It is well structured, accessibly written and pleasantly informative .....I would recommend this as a standard reference text to all my students without hesitation.” David Norman Geol Mag 2010 Companion website This book includes a companion website at: www.blackwellpublishing.com/paleobiology The website includes: · An ongoing database of additional Practical’s prepared by the authors · Figures from the text for downloading · Useful links for each chapter · Updates from the authors
Author : Else Marie Friis
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 27,60 MB
Release : 2011-08-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 1139496387
The recent discovery of diverse fossil flowers and floral organs in Cretaceous strata has revealed astonishing details about the structural and systematic diversity of early angiosperms. Exploring the rich fossil record that has accumulated over the last three decades, this is a unique study of the evolutionary history of flowering plants from their earliest phases in obscurity to their dominance in modern vegetation. The discussion provides comprehensive biological and geological background information, before moving on to summarise the fossil record in detail. Including previously unpublished results based on research into Early and Late Cretaceous fossil floras from Europe and North America, the authors draw on direct palaeontological evidence of the pattern of angiosperm evolution through time. Synthesising palaeobotanical data with information from living plants, this unique book explores the latest research in the field, highlighting connections with phylogenetic systematics, structure and the biology of extant angiosperms.
Author : Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 27,36 MB
Release : 2013-11-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231536909
One of the leading textbooks in its field, Bringing Fossils to Life applies paleobiological principles to the fossil record while detailing the evolutionary history of major plant and animal phyla. It incorporates current research from biology, ecology, and population genetics, bridging the gap between purely theoretical paleobiological textbooks and those that describe only invertebrate paleobiology and that emphasize cataloguing live organisms instead of dead objects. For this third edition Donald R. Prothero has revised the art and research throughout, expanding the coverage of invertebrates and adding a discussion of new methodologies and a chapter on the origin and early evolution of life.
