Quantifying the Evolution of Early Life: Numerical Approaches to the Evaluation of Fossils and Ancient Ecosystems

Laflamme, Marc (Editor)/ Schiffbauer, James D. (Editor)/ Dombos, Stephen Q. (Editor)

ISBN 10: 9400706790 / ISBN 13: 9789400706798

Edité par Springer Verlag, 2011

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462 pages. 9.00x6.25x1.25 inches. In Stock.

N° de réf. du vendeur x-9400706790

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• Titre: Quantifying the Evolution of Early Life: Numerical Approaches to the Evaluation of Fossils and Ancient Ecosystems
• Éditeur: Springer Verlag
• Date de parution: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN à 10 chiffres: 9400706790
• ISBN à 13 chiffres: 9789400706798
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: Brand New

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Synopsis

This volume provides a detailed description of a wide range of numerical, statistical or modeling techniques and novel instrumentation separated into individual chapters written by paleontologists with expertise in the given methodology. Each chapter outlines the strengths and limitations of specific numerical or technological approaches, and ultimately applies the chosen method to a real fossil dataset or sample type. A unifying theme throughout the book is the evaluation of fossils during the prologue and epilogue of one of the most exciting events in Earth History: the Cambrian radiation.

Présentation de l'éditeur

This volume examines a wide range of numerical, statistical or modeling techniques and novel instrumentation. Each chapter outlines the strengths and limitations of a specific approach and applies the method to a real fossil dataset or sample type.