Palaeogeography and Palaeobiogeography: Biodiversity in Space and Time |
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Editor:
| McGowan, Alistair J. Slater, Claire S. C. Upchurch, Paul |
Series title: | Systematics Association Special Volumes Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-1-4200-4551-2 |
Publication Date: | Oct 2011 |
Publisher: | CRC Press LLC
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Book Format: | Hardback |
List Price: | USD $175.00 |
Book Description:
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Biogeography represents one of the most complex and challenging aspects of macroevolutionary research, requiring input from both the earth and life sciences. Researchers with backgrounds in geology and paleontology are frequently responsible for palaeogeographic reconstruction despite having little familiarity with current biogeographic techniques. Conversely, biogeographic methods are often devised by neonatologists who are typically less familiar with the fossil record, stratigraphy,...
More DescriptionBiogeography represents one of the most complex and challenging aspects of macroevolutionary research, requiring input from both the earth and life sciences. Researchers with backgrounds in geology and paleontology are frequently responsible for palaeogeographic reconstruction despite having little familiarity with current biogeographic techniques. Conversely, biogeographic methods are often devised by neonatologists who are typically less familiar with the fossil record, stratigraphy, and palaeogeography. This volume brings together both approaches to create a more thorough picture of biodiversity in space and time. This goal is greatly aided by an emphasis on electronic resources, analytical software, and data currently available on open-access websites.