Ammonoid Paleobiology: From macroevolution to paleogeography

Ammonoid Paleobiology: From macroevolution to paleogeography
Author: Christian Klug
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 615
Release: 2015-07-22
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9401796335

​This two-volume work is a testament to the abiding interest and human fascination with ammonites. We offer a new model to explain the morphogenesis of septa and the shell, we explore their habitats by the content of stable isotopes in their shells, we discuss the origin and later evolution of this important clade, and we deliver hypotheses on its demise. The Ammonoidea produced a great number of species that can be used in biostratigraphy and possibly, this is the macrofossil group, which has been used the most for that purpose. Nevertheless, many aspects of their anatomy, mode of life, development or paleobiogeographic distribution are still poorly known. Themes treated are biostratigraphy, paleoecology, paleoenvironment, paleobiogeography, evolution, phylogeny, and ontogeny. Advances such as an explosion of new information about ammonites, new technologies such as isotopic analysis, tomography and virtual paleontology in general, as well as continuous discovery of new fossil finds have given us the opportunity to present a comprehensive and timely "state of the art" compilation. Moreover, it also points the way for future studies to further enhance our understanding of this endlessly fascinating group of organisms.

Triassic of the American West

Triassic of the American West
Author: Spencer G. Lucas
Publisher: New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Total Pages: 247
Release: 2007-01-01
Genre: Geology, Stratigraphic
ISBN: