Carboniferous Cephalopods (1891)

By Alpheus Hyatt

Book Overview

Carboniferous Cephalopods is a book written by Alpheus Hyatt and published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive study of the cephalopods that lived during the Carboniferous period, which was approximately 359-299 million years ago. Hyatt was a renowned paleontologist and zoologist who specialized in the study of cephalopods. In this book, he presents a detailed analysis of the morphology, taxonomy, and distribution of Carboniferous cephalopods. The book includes descriptions of various species of cephalopods, including ammonoids, nautiloids, and orthocerids. Hyatt also discusses the evolutionary history of these creatures and their significance in the geological record. The book is illustrated with detailed drawings and photographs of fossils, making it a valuable resource for students, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in the study of paleontology and the history of life on Earth. Overall, Carboniferous Cephalopods is a seminal work in the field of paleontology and remains an important reference for the study of ancient marine life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169624677
• ISBN13: 9781169624672
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 46 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.0"