Supplement to Catalogue of Mesozoic and Cenozoic Plants of North America, 1919-37
Author: Robert Smith LaMotte
Publisher:
Published: 1944
Total Pages: 336
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A Catalogue of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic Plants of North America (Classic Reprint)
Author: F. H. Knowlton
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Published: 2017-11-20
Total Pages: 820
ISBN-13: 9780331521665
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExcerpt from A Catalogue of the Mesozoic and Cenozoic Plants of North America As may be noted from its title, the scope of the present catalogue has been extended to its logical limits - that is, to include the whole of the Mesozoic as well as the Cenozoic plants of North America. It is, however, exclusive of Greenland and Mexico. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
History of the Australian Vegetation
Author: Robert S. Hill
Publisher: University of Adelaide Press
Published: 2017-03-01
Total Pages: 445
ISBN-13: 1925261476
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Australian vegetation is the end result of a remarkable history of climate change, latitudinal change, continental isolation, soil evolution, interaction with an evolving fauna, fire and most recently human impact. This book presents a detailed synopsis of the critical events that led to the evolution of the unique Australian flora and the wide variety of vegetational types contained within it. The first part of the book details the past continental relationships of Australia, its palaeoclimate, fauna and the evolution of its landforms since the rise to dominance of the angiosperms at the beginning of the Cretaceous period. A detailed summary of the palaeobotanical record is then presented. The palynological record gives an overview of the vegetation and the distribution of important taxa within it, while the complementary macrofossil record is used to trace the evolution of critical taxa. This book will interest graduate students and researchers interested in the evolution of the flora of this fascinating continent.
Fossil Plants
Author: E. A. Newell Arber
Publisher:
Published: 1909
Total Pages: 72
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKVertebrate Paleontology in Utah
Author: David D. Gillette
Publisher: Utah Geological Survey
Published: 1999
Total Pages: 568
ISBN-13: 1557916349
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 52 papers in this vary in content from summaries or state-of-knowledge treatments, to detailed contributions that describe new species. Although the distinction is subtle, the title (Vertebrate Paleontology in Utah) indicates the science of paleontology in the state of Utah, rather than the even more ambitious intent if it were given the title “Vertebrate Paleontology of Utah” which would promise an encyclopedic treatment of the subject. The science of vertebrate paleontology in Utah is robust and intense. It has grown prodigiously in the past decade, and promises to continue to grow indefinitely. This research benefits everyone in the state, through Utah’s muse ums and educational institutions, which are the direct beneficiaries.
Sketch of Paleobotany
Author: Lester Frank Ward
Publisher:
Published: 1885
Total Pages: 136
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduction to Plant Fossils
Author: Christopher J. Cleal
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2019-06-30
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 9781108705028
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlant remains can preserve a critical part of history of life on Earth. While telling the fascinating evolutionary story of plants and vegetation across the last 500 million years, this book also crucially offers non-specialists a practical guide to studying, dealing with and interpreting plant fossils. It shows how various techniques can be used to reveal the secrets of plant fossils and how to identify common types, such as compressions and impressions. Incorporating the concepts of evolutionary floras, this second edition includes revised data on all main plant groups, the latest approaches to naming plant fossils using fossil-taxa and techniques such as tomography. With extensive illustrations of plant fossils and living plants, the book encourages readers to think of fossils as once-living organisms. It is written for students on introductory or intermediate courses in palaeobotany, palaeontology, plant evolutionary biology and plant science, and for amateurs interested in studying plant fossils.
Geology of the San Francisco Bay Region
Author: Doris Sloan
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2006-06-27
Total Pages: 353
ISBN-13: 0520241266
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"You can't really know the place where you live until you know the shapes and origins of the land around you. To feel truly at home in the Bay Area, read Doris Sloan's intriguing stories of this region's spectacular, quirky landscapes."—Hal Gilliam, author of Weather of the San Francisco Bay Region "This is a fascinating look at some of the world's most complex and engaging geology. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in an understanding of the beautiful landscape and dynamic geology of the Bay Area."—Mel Erskine, geological consultant "This accessible summary of San Francisco Bay Area geology is particularly timely. We are living in an age where we must deal with our impact on our environment and the impact of the environment on us. Earthquake hazards, and to a lesser extent landslide hazards, are well known, but the public also needs to be aware of other important engineering and environmental impacts and geologic resources. This book will allow Bay Area residents to make more intelligent decisions about the geological issues affecting their lives."—John Wakabayashi, geological consultant
A Revision of Fossil Sequoia and Taxodium in Western North America Based on the Recent Discovery of Metasequoia
Author: Ralph Works Chaney
Publisher: American Philosophical Society
Published: 1951
Total Pages: 108
ISBN-13: 9781422377055
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe recently discovered redwood of China, "Metasequoia glyptostroboides" Hu & Cheng, shows close relationship to two North American trees, the coast redwood, "Sequoia sempervirens" Endlicher of the western U.S., & the swamp cypress, "Taxodium distichum" Richard of the Southeastern U.S. Foliage & cones of these living trees provide characters by which the three genera may be readily distinguished. But for nearly a century there has been confusion in the recognition of fossil specimens. The author is now able to distinguish the fossil foliage & cones of all three genera, & to assign to Metasequoia many specimens which have previously been identified as Sequoia & Taxodium. Illustrations.
Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science
Author: John Gunn
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2004-08-02
Total Pages: 1971
ISBN-13: 1135455082
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Encyclopedia of Caves and Karst Science contains 350 alphabetically arranged entries. The topics include cave and karst geoscience, cave archaeology and human use of caves, art in caves, hydrology and groundwater, cave and karst history, and conservation and management. The Encyclopedia is extensively illustrated with photographs, maps, diagrams, and tables, and has thematic content lists and a comprehensive index to facilitate searching and browsing.
