Fossil Crinoids
Editorial Reviews
Review
'... a veritable feast that will satisfy starving crinoid lovers the world over. The book is stunning in appearance and authoritative in its treatment. Fossil Crinoids is certain to be popular and useful to a wide variety of readers. There is no comparable work on crinoids that so concisely introduces crinoid paleontology and the rich fossil record of the group ... an excellent sourcebook for both professional paleontologists conducting research, as well as for collectors.' American Paleontologist
'What an attractive book! ... fossils are a pleasure to look at and when they are as well photographed or drawn as these are they are irresistible.' Geology Today
' ... a handsome and well written volume, which should serve as a thorough introduction to those unfamiliar with these fascinating animals and as a satisfying, up-to-date synthesis for those wishing to renew their acquaintance.' Trends in Ecology and Evolution
Book Description
Crinoids have graced the oceans for more than 500 million years. Among the most attractive fossils, crinoids had a key role in the ecology of marine communities through much of the fossil record, and their remains are prominent rock forming constituents of many limestones. This is the first comprehensive volume to bring together their form and function, classification, evolutionary history, occurrence, preservation and ecology. The main part of the book is devoted to assemblages of intact fossil crinoids, which are described in their geological setting in twenty-three chapters ranging from the Ordovician to the Tertiary. The final chapter deals with living sea lilies and feather stars. The volume is exquisitely illustrated with abundant photographs and line drawings of crinoids from sites around the world. This authoritative account recreates a fascinating picture of fossil crinoids for paleontologists, geologists, evolutionary and marine biologists, ecologists and amateur fossil collectors.
Fossil Crinoids
Fossil Crinoids,Hans Hess,William I. Ausich,Carlton E. Brett,Michael J. Simms,Cambridge University Press,0521524407,Ecology,Paleontology,Science,Science/Mathematics,Crinoidea, Fossil,Palaeontology,Science / Paleontology
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