Computational Paleontology

by Elewa, Ashraf M. T.

• ISBN13: 9783642162701
• ISBN10: 3642162703
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-03-07
• Publisher: Springer Verlag

Summary

Computational paleontology is simply a term applied to using computers and its facilities in the field of paleontology. However, we should be exactly precise in describing the term through explaining the main themes of this motivating and attractive scientific field.The uppermost aim of this book is to explain how computation could be competent in fetching fossils to life and the past to present. Computers for paleontologists save time and costs, interpret mysterious events precisely and accurately, visualize the ancient life definitely and undeniably.

Table of Contents

Computational Paleontology	p. 1
Digitizing Methods for Paleontology: Applications, Benefits and Limitations	p. 7
Paleoinformatics: Past, Present and Future Perspectives	p. 45
Calculating the Tempo of Morphological Evolution: Rates of Discrete Character Change in a Phylogenetic Context	p. 53
Computational Model of Growth and Development in Paleozoic Echinoids	p. 75
Morphometric Analysis of Polyphenism in Lower Cretaceous Ammonite Genus Knemiceras	p. t95
Development and Applications of Computed Tomography in the Study of Human Fossil Crania	p. 111
From a Skeleton to a 3D Dinosaur	p. 147
Rates of Cranial Evolution in Neandertals and Modern Humans	p. 65
The Problem of Instar Numbers in Arthropods	p. 179
Future Insights in Computational Paleontology: With Special Spotlight on Visual Paleontology	p. 221
Index	p. 225
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