Paleopalynology

Paleopalynology
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 816
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ISBN-10 : 9781402056109
ISBN-13 : 1402056109
Rating : 4/5 (09 Downloads)

Synopsis Paleopalynology by : Alfred Traverse

This book provides complete coverage of all aspects of the study of all fossil palynomorphs yet studied. It is a profusely illustrated treatment. The book serves both as a student text and general reference work. Palynomorphs yield information about age, geological and biological environment, climate during deposition, and other significant factors about the enclosing rocks. Extant spores and pollen are treated first, preparing the student for more difficult work with fossil sporomorphs and other kinds of palynomorphs. An appendix describes laboratory methods. The glossary, bibliographies and index are useful tools for study of the literature.

Illustrated Pollen Terminology

Illustrated Pollen Terminology
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 487
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ISBN-10 : 9783319713656
ISBN-13 : 3319713655
Rating : 4/5 (56 Downloads)

Synopsis Illustrated Pollen Terminology by : Heidemarie Halbritter

This open access book offers a fully illustrated compendium of glossary terms and basic principles in the field of palynology, making it an indispensable tool for all palynologists. It is a revised and extended edition of “Pollen Terminology. An illustrated handbook,” published in 2009. This second edition, titled “Illustrated Pollen Terminology” shares additional insights into new and stunning aspects of palynology. In this context, the general chapters have been critically revised, expanded and restructured. The chapter “Misinterpretations in Palynology” has been extended with new research data and additional ambiguous terms, e.g., polyads vs. massulae; the chapter “Methods in Palynology” has been extensively enhanced with illustrated protocols showing the majority of the methods and techniques used when studying recent and fossil pollen with LM, SEM and TEM. Moreover, additional information about the description and publication of pollen data is provided in the chapter “How to Describe and Illustrate Pollen Grains.” Various other parts of the general chapters have now been updated and/or extended with more comprehensive textual passages and new illustrations. The chapter “Illustrated Pollen Terms” now features new and more appropriate examples of each term, including additional LM micrographs. Where necessary, the entries for selected pollen terms have been refined by rewording or adding definitions, illustrations, and new micrographs. Lastly, new terms are included, such as “suprasculpture” and the prefix “nano-“ for ornamentation features. The chapter “Illustrated Pollen Terms” is the main part of this book and comprises more than 300 widely used terms illustrated with over 1,000 high-quality images. It provides a detailed survey of the manifold ornamentation and structures of pollen, and offers essential insights into their stunning beauty.

Applications of Non-Pollen Palynomorphs

Applications of Non-Pollen Palynomorphs
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Publisher : Geological Society of London
Total Pages : 358
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ISBN-10 : 9781786205414
ISBN-13 : 1786205416
Rating : 4/5 (14 Downloads)

Synopsis Applications of Non-Pollen Palynomorphs by : F. Marret

This long-awaited book about non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) aims to cover gaps in our knowledge of these abundant but understudied palynological remains. NPPs, such as fungal spores, testate amoebae, dinoflagellate cysts, acritarchs and animal remains, are routinely recovered from palynological preparations of marine or terrestrial material, from Proterozoic to recent geological times. This book gives the reader a comprehensive overview of the different types of NPPs, with examples from diverse time periods and environments. It provides guidance on sample preparation to maximize the recovery of these NPPs, detailed information on their diversity and ecological affinity, clarification on the nomenclature and demonstrates their value as environmental indicators. This volume will become the reference guide for any student, academic or practitioner interested in everything else in their palynological preparations.

Encyclopedia of Paleoclimatology and Ancient Environments

Encyclopedia of Paleoclimatology and Ancient Environments
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 1062
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ISBN-10 : 9781402045516
ISBN-13 : 1402045514
Rating : 4/5 (16 Downloads)

Synopsis Encyclopedia of Paleoclimatology and Ancient Environments by : Vivien Gornitz

One of Springer’s Major Reference Works, this book gives the reader a truly global perspective. It is the first major reference work in its field. Paleoclimate topics covered in the encyclopedia give the reader the capability to place the observations of recent global warming in the context of longer-term natural climate fluctuations. Significant elements of the encyclopedia include recent developments in paleoclimate modeling, paleo-ocean circulation, as well as the influence of geological processes and biological feedbacks on global climate change. The encyclopedia gives the reader an entry point into the literature on these and many other groundbreaking topics.

Actualistic Taphonomy in South America

Actualistic Taphonomy in South America
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 283
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ISBN-10 : 9783030206253
ISBN-13 : 3030206254
Rating : 4/5 (53 Downloads)

Synopsis Actualistic Taphonomy in South America by : Sergio Martínez

Highlighting the latest research on Actualistic Taphonomy (AT), this book presents the outcomes of a meeting that took place in Montevideo, Uruguay, in October 2017. Its respective chapters offer valuable insights into South American archaeology, invertebrate and vertebrate fauna, and flora. In recent years, there has been a surge of new research on AT, as evidenced by numerous papers, talks, theses, etc. However, there are still very few AT books or even dedicated journal articles. Reflecting the discipline’s newfound maturity, this book, written by South American authors, offers a unique resource for academics and students of Paleontology, Geology, and Biology around the world.

Palynology in Oil Exploration

Palynology in Oil Exploration
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Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : PSU:000014487439
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Rating : 4/5 (39 Downloads)

Synopsis Palynology in Oil Exploration by : Aureal T. Cross

Fundamentals of Palaeobotany

Fundamentals of Palaeobotany
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Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages : 446
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ISBN-10 : 9789400931510
ISBN-13 : 9400931514
Rating : 4/5 (10 Downloads)

Synopsis Fundamentals of Palaeobotany by : Sergei Meyen

There have been at least ten English-language textbooks of palaeobotany since D. H. Scott published the first edition of Studies inFossilBotany in 1900. Most have been written by scientists who were primarily botanists by training, and were aimed largely at a readership familiar with living plants. They tended to follow a general pattern of an introductory chapter on preservation of plants as fossils, followed by a systematic treatment, group by group. Only Seward in his Plant Life Through the Ages departed from this pattern in presenting a chronological sequence. In the present book, Meyen breaks with?is tradition. Although having a basically biological approach, he reaches out into all aspects of the history of plant life and the wider implication of its study. Only half of the present work deals sequentially with fossil plant groups, treated systematically. The remainder then explores those topics which most other textbooks have incidentally??e generally either ignored or have only mentioned rather problems of naming and classifying fragmentary plant fossils, their ecology; biogeography and palaeoclimatic significance and the contribution that?ey have made to the understanding of living plant morphology, and of the process of evolution.

Terrestrial Depositional Systems

Terrestrial Depositional Systems
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 362
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ISBN-10 : 9780128032442
ISBN-13 : 0128032448
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Terrestrial Depositional Systems by : Kate E. Zeigler

Terrestrial Depositional Systems: Deciphering Complexities through Multiple Stratigraphic Methods is the first collection of contributed articles that not only introduces young geoscientists to biostratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, and lithostratigraphy, but also provides seasoned practitioners with a standard reference that showcases the topic's most recent developments in research and application. When studying complex depositional systems, scientists often need to rely on more than one stratigraphic technique to truly understand the sequence of historical events. Through a blend of specific analytical techniques, experiments, sampling methods, and working examples, this book provides a practical reference for addressing a range of depositional system challenges. This multi-contributed reference combines reviews of stratigraphic methods with individual case studies, providing readers with a broad scope of techniques that will aid their work in the interpretation and understanding of complex depositional systems. - Offers multi-contributed expertise in biostratigraphy, chemostratigraphy, magnetostratigraphy, and lithostratigraphy, ensuring a thorough, yet topical coverage - Features case studies in each chapter that underscore the range of applications of individual stratigraphic methods - Provides detailed explanations of different analyses, data collection methods, and sampling techniques, making the content immediately implementable - Includes more than 100 illustrations, figures, and photographs that provide visual representations of core concepts

The Encyclopedia of Paleontology

The Encyclopedia of Paleontology
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 920
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ISBN-10 : UCSD:31822028279511
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Rating : 4/5 (11 Downloads)

Synopsis The Encyclopedia of Paleontology by : Rhodes W. Fairbridge

Scholarly work with lengthy entries followed by references for further reading. Many illustrations. Indexed.