The Trace-Fossil Record of Major Evolutionary Events Volume 1: Precambrian and Paleozoic

This volume addresses major evolutionary changes that took place during the Ediacaran and the Paleozoic. These include discussions on the nature of Ediacaran ecosystems, as well as the ichnologic signature of evolutionary radiations, such as the Cambrian explosion and the Great Ordovician biodiversi...

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Other Authors: Mángano, M. Gabriela (Editor), Buatois, Luis A. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 2016, 2016
Edition:1st ed. 2016
Series:Topics in Geobiology
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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