Palaeontology of Invertebrates
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Beschreibung
How could life have started on Earth and how did it proceed? After a short discussion on the origin of life on Earth and the origin of the major body plans the invertebrates are presented in the order of increasing complexity by the most significant fossil representatives. In each case, the adaptive significance of the respective forms and/or structures which more or less profoundly changed the original body plan is treated in detail. In the closing chapter, some general aspects of invertebrates in evolution and palaeoecology, palaeobiogeography and biochronology are outlined.
Palaeontology of Invertebrates is complementary to the book Palaeontology of Vertebrates by Chaline, published in 1990. In this book the early evolution of life is presented systematically in the order of increasing complexity of the fossils. This comprehensive but brief description is essential for students starting their studies in palaeontology.
Autor*in
Raymond Enay
Themen in »Palaeontology of Invertebrates«
Biochronologie Biochronology Guide fossils Invertebraten Leitfossilien Palaeontology Paläontologie invertebrates