Exceptional Fossil Preservation: A Unique View on the Evolution of Marine Life

Book Overview

Most nonscientists are usually aware of fossils, and it is commonly believed that they are extremely rare. In fact, fossils are exceptionally common in many sedimentary rocks and are used extensively in geology for age dating, interpretation of ancient environments, and the discovery of natural resources. However, there is another type of fossil deposit that is truly rare. These rare fossil deposits, called Lagerst tten, preserve the remains of...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231102550
• ISBN13: 9780231102551
• Release Date: December 2001
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.1" x 9.9"