Fossil Prokaryotes and Protists
Author : Jere H. Lipps
Publisher : University of Tennessee Department of Geological Sciences
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 24,66 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Science
ISBN :
Soil Protists
Author : Stefan Geisen
Publisher : Sudwestdeutscher Verlag Fur Hochschulschriften AG
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 25,97 MB
Release : 2015-10-13
Category :
ISBN : 9783838151571
Book Description
Protists are by far the most diverse and abundant eukaryotes in soils. Nevertheless, very little is known about individual representatives, the diversity and community composition and ecological functioning of these important organisms. For instance, soil protists are commonly lumped into a single functional unit, i.e. bacterivores. This work tackles missing knowledge gaps on soil protists and common misconceptions using multi-methodological approaches including cultivation, microcosm experiments and environmental sequencing. In a first part, several new species and genera of amoeboid protists are described showing their immense unknown diversity. In the second part, the enormous complexity of soil protists communities is highlighted using cultivation- and sequence-based approaches. In the third part, the present of diverse mycophagous and nematophagous protists are shown in functional studies on cultivated taxa and their environmental importance supported by sequence-based approaches. This work is just a start for a promising future of soil Protistology that is likely to find other important roles of these diverse organisms.
Fossil prokaryotes and protists : notes for a short course
Author : Here H. Lipps
Publisher :
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 10,50 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Prokaryotes, Fossil
ISBN :
Book Description
Applications of Non-Pollen Palynomorphs
Author : F. Marret
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 47,51 MB
Release : 2021-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 1786205416
Book Description
This long-awaited book about non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) aims to cover gaps in our knowledge of these abundant but understudied palynological remains. NPPs, such as fungal spores, testate amoebae, dinoflagellate cysts, acritarchs and animal remains, are routinely recovered from palynological preparations of marine or terrestrial material, from Proterozoic to recent geological times. This book gives the reader a comprehensive overview of the different types of NPPs, with examples from diverse time periods and environments. It provides guidance on sample preparation to maximize the recovery of these NPPs, detailed information on their diversity and ecological affinity, clarification on the nomenclature and demonstrates their value as environmental indicators. This volume will become the reference guide for any student, academic or practitioner interested in everything else in their palynological preparations.
Concepts of Biology
Author : Samantha Fowler
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 21,41 MB
Release : 2023-05-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781739015503
Book Description
Black & white print. Concepts of Biology is designed for the typical introductory biology course for nonmajors, covering standard scope and sequence requirements. The text includes interesting applications and conveys the major themes of biology, with content that is meaningful and easy to understand. The book is designed to demonstrate biology concepts and to promote scientific literacy.
The Fungi
Author : Michael J. Carlile
Publisher : Gulf Professional Publishing
Page : 814 pages
File Size : 45,17 MB
Release : 2001-01-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 0127384464
Book Description
This new edition of The Fungi provides a comprehensive introduction to the importance of fungi in the natural world and in practical applications, from a microbiological perspective.
Fossils at a Glance
Author : Clare Milsom
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 33,24 MB
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 1118687817
Book Description
Fossils provide a powerful tool for the study of the nearly 4-billion-year history of life, and its role in the evolution of Earth systems. They also provide important data for evolutionary studies, and contribute to our understanding of the extinction of organisms and the origins of modern biodiversity. Fossils At A Glance is written for students taking an introductory level course in paleontology. Short chapters introduce the main topics in the modern study of fossils. The most important fossil groups are discussed, from microfossils through invertebrates to vertebrates and plants, followed by a brief narrative of life on Earth. Diagrams are central to the book and allow the reader to see most of the important data “at a glance”. Each topic covers two pages and provides a self-contained suite of information or a starting point for future study. This second edition has been thoroughly revised and brought up to date. It includes new line diagrams as well as photographs of selected fossils
Bringing Fossils to Life
Author : Donald R. Prothero
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 16,16 MB
Release : 2013-11-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0231158920
Book Description
The leading textbook in its field, this work 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. Written for biology and geology undergrads, the text bridges the gap between purely theoretical paleobiology and solely descriptive invertebrate paleobiology books, emphasizing the cataloguing of live organisms over dead objects. This third edition revises art and research throughout, expands the coverage of invertebrates, includes a discussion of new methodologies, and adds a chapter on the origin and early evolution of life.
Biology for AP ® Courses
Author : Julianne Zedalis
Publisher :
Page : 1923 pages
File Size : 38,3 MB
Release : 2017-10-16
Category : Biology
ISBN : 9781947172401
Book Description
Biology for AP® courses covers the scope and sequence requirements of a typical two-semester Advanced Placement® biology course. The text provides comprehensive coverage of foundational research and core biology concepts through an evolutionary lens. Biology for AP® Courses was designed to meet and exceed the requirements of the College Board’s AP® Biology framework while allowing significant flexibility for instructors. Each section of the book includes an introduction based on the AP® curriculum and includes rich features that engage students in scientific practice and AP® test preparation; it also highlights careers and research opportunities in biological sciences.
Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea
Author : Paul Falkowski
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 472 pages
File Size : 20,99 MB
Release : 2011-08-31
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080550517
Book Description
Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea reference examines how photosynthesis evolved on Earth and how phytoplankton evolved through time – ultimately to permit the evolution of complex life, including human beings. The first of its kind, this book provides thorough coverage of key topics, with contributions by leading experts in biophysics, evolutionary biology, micropaleontology, marine ecology, and biogeochemistry.This exciting new book is of interest not only to students and researchers in marine science, but also to evolutionary biologists and ecologists interested in understanding the origins and diversification of life. Evolution of Primary Producers in the Sea offers these students and researchers an understanding of the molecular evolution, phylogeny, fossil record, and environmental processes that collectively permits us to comprehend the rise of phytoplankton and their impact on Earth's ecology and biogeochemistry. It is certain to become the first and best word on this exhilarating topic. - Discusses the evolution of phytoplankton in the world's oceans as the first living organisms and the first and basic producers in the earths food chain - Includes the latest developments in the evolution and ecology of marine phytoplankton specifically with additional information on marine ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles - The only book to consider of the evolution of phytoplankton and its role in molecular evolution, biogeochemistry, paleontology, and oceanographic aspects - Written at a level suitable for related reading use in courses on the Evolution of the Biosphere, Ecological and Biological oceanography and marine biology, and Biodiversity
