Amber: The Natural Time Capsule - Couverture souple

Ross, Andrew

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 056509131X ISBN 13 : 9780565091316

Editeur : The Natural History Museum, 1998

Synopsis

An overview of the prehistoric substance amber and its fossilized inclusions, this text describes how it is formed from the resin of ancient trees and where it is found. It tells how to distinguish genuine amber from fake, describes its uses, and recounts the search for DNA from insect inclusions.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Amber is a remarkable substance that originates from the resin of trees that lived millions of years ago. Anything that became trapped in this sticky resin was fossilized and perfectly preserved. The insects and other inclusions found in amber today are providing scientists with unique insights into the history of life on Earth. In this new edition of Amber Andrew Ross provides an engaging overview of this prehistoric substance and its fossilized inclusions. The book explains how amber is formed, where it is found and how to distinguish genuine amber from fakes. It describes its many uses, both in art and science, and recounts the elusive search for DNA from fossilized insects. Detailed keys and stunning photographs, including previously unseen pieces of Burmese amber from the Museum's collections, guide the reader in the identification of species of insects and other amber inclusions. Amber is essential reading for all those with an interest in this natural time capsule.

Biographie de l'auteur

Andrew Ross is currently Principal Curator of Invertebrate Palaeontology and Palaeobotany at the National Museums Scotland.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Natural History Museum
• Date d'édition: 1998
• ISBN 10: 056509131X
• ISBN 13: 9780565091316
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 72
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible