Retrograde Evolution During Major Extinction Crises
This book is the first of its kind, providing in-depth analysis of the retrograde evolution occurring during major extinction periods. The text offers a non-strictly adaptative explanation of repetition of phyla after the major extinctions, utilizing a study of seven phylogenetically distinct groups...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Springer International Publishing
2016, 2016
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2016 |
| Series: | SpringerBriefs in Evolutionary Biology
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction to retrograde evolutionary changes during major environmental crises
- Evolution of planctonic foraminifera
- Evolution of Radiolarians
- Evolution of ammonoids and Nautiloids
- Evolution of corals
- Evolution of conodonts
- Evolution of silicoflagellates as an example of unique lab experiment