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9780470999943

The Cambrian Fossils of Chengjiang, China: The Flowering of Early Animal Life

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  • ISBN13:

    9780470999943

  • ISBN10:

    0470999942

  • Format: eBook
  • Copyright: 2008-04-01
  • Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
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Summary

The Chengjiang biota is one of the most remarkable fossil discoveries ever made. The Cambrian Fossils of Chengjiang is the first book in English to provide fossil enthusiasts with an overview of the fauna. 100 superb full color plates. First English language illustrated guide to this important fauna. A must-have for all palaeontologists worldwide.To see a collection of images from the book, click on the following link: http://www.blackwellpublishing.com/chengjiang

Table of Contents

Foreword
Preface
Geological And Evolutionary Setting of The Biota.
Geological Time And The Evolution Of Early Life On Earth
The Evolutionary Significance Of The Chengjiang Biota
The Discovery And Initial Study Of The Chengjiang Lagerstätte
The Distribution And Geological Setting Of The Chengjiang Lagerstätte
The Taphonomy And Preservation Of The Chengjiang Fossils
The Paleoecology Of The Chengjiang Biota
Chengjiang Fossils.
Algae
Phylum Porifera
Phylum Cnidaria
Phylum Ctenophora
Phylum Nematomorpha
Phylum Priapulida
Phylum Hyolitha
Phylum Lobopodia
Anomalocarididae (Phylum Uncertain)
Phylum Arthropoda
Phylum Brachiopoda
Phylum? Vetulicolia
Phylum Chordata
Enigmatic Animals
Species Recorded From The Chengjiang Biota
References
Index
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