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Author: Paul D. Taylor ,
David N. Lewis
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Dimensions:
Width: 22.40cm
, Height: 1.30cm
, Length: 22.40cm
Weight: 0.748kg
ISBN: 9780674025745
ISBN 10: 0674025741
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 October 2007
Audience:
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College/higher education
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General
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
When people think of fossils, they usually think of dinosaur fossils. But the majority of fossils that have been discovered belong to invertebrates, those members of the animal kingdom lacking a backbone. Taylor and Lewis, both of the Natural History Museum in London, take readers back in time millions of years ago, when seas were filled with ammonites, corals, sponges, mollusks, trilobites, and crinoids. Fossils reveal the diversity of life that existed in the past and show what is still present--e.g., horseshoe crabs and the chambered nautilus. The authors provide a comprehensive compendium of information regarding every aspect relating to invertebrate fossils: history, general descriptions, and specifics related to all types of shells and fossils discovered. Numerous plates augment the text and provide visual reference points for readers. This book is an invaluable resource.--Gloria Maxwell Library Journal(starred review) (10/15/2005)
When people think of fossils, they usually think of dinosaur fossils. But the majority of fossils that have been discovered belong to invertebrates, those members of the animal kingdom lacking a backbone. Taylor and Lewis, both of the Natural History Museum in London, take readers back in time millions of years ago, when seas were filled with ammonites, corals, sponges, mollusks, trilobites, and crinoids. Fossils reveal the diversity of life that existed in the past and show what is still present--e.g., horseshoe crabs and the chambered nautilus. The authors provide a comprehensive compendium of information regarding every aspect relating to invertebrate fossils: history, general descriptions, and specifics related to all types of shells and fossils discovered. Numerous plates augment the text and provide visual reference points for readers. This book is an invaluable resource. -- Gloria Maxwell Library Journal(starred review) (10/15/2005)
Author Information
Paul D. Taylor is Research Scientist, Natural History Museum, London. David N. Lewis is Collections Manager, Fossil Invertebrates, Natural History Museum, London.
