The Emergence of Animals - (Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleo) by Mark A S McMenamin & Dianna McMenamin (Paperback)
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- The authors explore the late Precambrian and earliest Cambrian fossil record to explain the Cambrian phenomenon and discuss the possibility of a major turnover in marine ecology at the beginning of the Cambrian period or whether a new, improved type of animal appeared at this time.
- Author(s): Mark A S McMenamin & Dianna McMenamin
- 217 Pages
- Science, Paleontology
- Series Name: Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleo
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About the Book
The authors explore the late Precambrian and earliest Cambrian fossil record to explain the Cambrian phenomenon and discuss the possibility of a major turnover in marine ecology at the beginning of the Cambrian period or whether a new, improved type of animal appeared at this time. They support their often controversial conclusions with photos and illustrations of fossils, some never before published.
Book Synopsis
The authors explore the late Precambrian and earliest Cambrian fossil record to explain the Cambrian phenomenon and discuss the possibility of a major turnover in marine ecology at the beginning of the Cambrian period or whether a new, improved type of animal appeared at this time. They support their often controversial conclusions with photos and illustrations of fossils, some never before published.Review Quotes
"The excitement of the investigator working on a frontier of science glows through the pages of this [volume].... It fills an important niche, and it will be found to be highly readable by all who are scientifically literate." -- "American Scientist"
Dimensions (Overall): 8.92 Inches (H) x 5.91 Inches (W) x .62 Inches (D)
Weight: .85 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 217
Genre: Science
Sub-Genre: Paleontology
Series Title: Critical Moments and Perspectives in Earth History and Paleo
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Format: Paperback
Author: Mark A S McMenamin & Dianna McMenamin
Language: English
Street Date: February 5, 1990
TCIN: 1003738573
UPC: 9780231066471
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-8221
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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