Ammonoid paleobiology [electronic resource] : from anatomy to ecology / Christian Klug, Dieter Korn, Kenneth DeBaets, Isabelle Kruta, Royal H. Mapes, editors.
2015
QE807.A5
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Ammonoid paleobiology [electronic resource] : from anatomy to ecology / Christian Klug, Dieter Korn, Kenneth DeBaets, Isabelle Kruta, Royal H. Mapes, editors.
ISBN
9789401796309 electronic book
9401796300 electronic book
9789401796293
9401796300 electronic book
9789401796293
Published
Dordrecht : Springer, 2015.
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©2015
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English
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QE807.A5
Dewey Decimal Classification
564/.53
Summary
This two-volume work is a testament to the abiding interest and human fascination with ammonites. We offer a new model to explain the morphogenesis of septa and the shell, we explore their habitats by the content of stable isotopes in their shells, we discuss the origin and later evolution of this important clade, and we deliver hypotheses on its demise. The Ammonoidea produced a great number of species that can be used in biostratigraphy and possibly, this is the macrofossil group, which has been used the most for that purpose. Nevertheless, many aspects of their anatomy, mode of life, development or paleobiogeographic distribution are still poorly known. Themes treated are biostratigraphy, paleoecology, paleoenvironment, paleobiogeography, evolution, phylogeny, and ontogeny. Advances such as an explosion of new information about ammonites, new technologies such as isotopic analysis, tomography and virtual paleontology in general, as well as continuous discovery of new fossil finds have given us the opportunity to present a comprehensive and timely "state of the art" compilation. Moreover, it also points the way for future studies to further enhance our understanding of this endlessly fascinating group of organisms.
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Klug, Christian, editor.
Korn, Dieter, editor.
Baets, Kenneth De, editor.
Kruta, Isabelle, editor.
Mapes, Royal H., editor.
Korn, Dieter, editor.
Baets, Kenneth De, editor.
Kruta, Isabelle, editor.
Mapes, Royal H., editor.
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Topics in geobiology ; v. 43.
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Table of Contents
Part I. Conch
Part II. Ontogeny
Part III. Anatomy
Part IV. Habit and habitats.
Part II. Ontogeny
Part III. Anatomy
Part IV. Habit and habitats.