Ammonoid Paleobiology

Book Overview

Renowned researchers summarize the current knowledge on ammonoid paleobiology. The book begins with a description of the systematic position of the Ammonoidea within the Cephalopoda, providing the phylogenetic framework for the rest of the book. Following discussions include soft- and hard-part morphology of ammonoids, rate of growth and ontogeny, and taphonomy and ecology. Closing chapters explore the distribution of ammonoids in time and space as...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1475791550
• ISBN13: 9781475791556
• Release Date: May 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 857 Pages
• Weight: 3.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.8" x 7.0" x 10.0"