Brachiopods
Brachiopods

Author: Paul Copper

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-02-02

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 1351463098

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This collection of conference papers presents information on the molecular genetics, biomineralization, growth and ecology of extant brachiopod stocks (extrapolated back to the Cambrian), and the shell microstructure, taphonomy, paleogeography, evolution, and taxonomy of fossil brachiopods.

Understanding Late Devonian and Permian-Triassic Biotic and Climatic Events
Understanding Late Devonian and Permian-Triassic Biotic and Climatic Events

Author: Jeff Over

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2005-12-02

Total Pages: 343

ISBN-13: 0080457843

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The Late Devonian and Permian-Triassic intervals are among the most dynamic episodes of Earth history, marked by large secular changes in continental ecosystems, dramatic fluctuations in ocean oxygenation, major phases of biotic turnover, volcanism, bolide impact events, and rapid fluctuations in stable isotope systems and sea level. This volume highlights contributions from a broad range of geological sub-disciplines currently striving to understand these critical intervals of geologically rapid, global-scale changes. * Provides updated, current models for the mid-Late Devonian and Permian-Triassic mass extinction episodes * Highlights several new analytical approaches for developing quantitative datasets * Takes an integrated approach presenting datasets from a broad range of sub-disciplines

The Late Devonian Mass Extinction
The Late Devonian Mass Extinction

Author: George R. McGhee

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 9780231075053

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Based on two decades of research, The Late Devonian Mass Extinction reviews the many theories that have been presented to explain the global mass extinction that struck the earth over 367 million years ago, considering in particular the possibility that the extinction was triggered by multiple impacts of extraterrestrial objects.

Devonian Climate, Sea Level and Evolutionary Events
Devonian Climate, Sea Level and Evolutionary Events

Author: R. T. Becker, 1st

Publisher: Geological Society of London

Published: 2016-10-20

Total Pages: 481

ISBN-13: 1862397341

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The geological and palaeontological records of climate change and evolutionary events reflect Earth’s widely fluctuating climate systems. Past climates hold the clues to understanding future developments. In this context, research on linked climate, biodiversity and sea-level fluctuations of the Devonian contributes to the general knowledge of deep-time climate dynamics. A fruitful co-operation between the International Geoscience Programme IGCP 596 and the International Subcommission on Devonian Stratigraphy (SDS) addressed the complex succession of climate-linked Devonian global events of varying magnitude. The primary goal of IGCP 596 was to assess mid-Palaeozoic climate changes and their impact on marine and terrestrial biodiversity using an interdisciplinary approach. The focus of SDS includes a revision of the eustatic sea-level curve and the integration of refined chrono- and biostratigraphy with modern chemo-, magneto-, cyclo-, event- and sequence stratigraphy. This enabled the much improved dating and correlation of abiotic perturbations, evolutionary changes, organism and ecosystem ranges. Results by 37 authors are presented in 14 chapters, which cover the entire Devonian.

Earth System: History and Natural Variability - Volume III
Earth System: History and Natural Variability - Volume III

Author: Vaclav Cilek

Publisher: EOLSS Publications

Published: 2009-07-15

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 1848261063

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Earth System: History and Natural Variability theme is a component of Encyclopedia of Natural Resources Policy and Management, in the global Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS), which is an integrated compendium of twenty one Encyclopedias. The Theme on Earth System: History and Natural Variability with contributions from distinguished experts in the field, presents a description of the cosmic environment around our planet influencing the Earth in a number of ways through variation of solar energy or meteorite impacts. The structure of the Earth and its rocks, waters and atmosphere is described. The Theme focuses on geological and evolutionary processes through the history of Earth's epochs and biomes since the Early Earth to the Quaternary. The unifying processes between the Earth's life and its rocks, waters and atmosphere are global natural cycles of carbon, sulfur and other elements that connect and influence the rate of geological processes, climate change, biological evolution and human economy. These five volumes are aimed at the following five major target audiences: University and College students Educators, Professional practitioners, Research personnel and Policy analysts, managers, and decision makers and NGOs.

Volcanism, Impacts, and Mass Extinctions: Causes and Effects
Volcanism, Impacts, and Mass Extinctions: Causes and Effects

Author: Gerta Keller

Publisher: Geological Society of America

Published: 2014-09-16

Total Pages: 468

ISBN-13: 0813725054

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"Comprises articles stemming from the March 2013 international conference at London's Natural History Museum. Researchers across geological, geophysical, and biological disciplines present key results from research concerning the causes of mass extinction events"--