ISBN: 9780282934002 - recherches sur les végétaux silicifiés d'autun, vol. 2: étude du genre myelopteris (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book introduces Myelopteris, a genus of fossilized fern stems containing extraordinarily well-preserved medullary, vascular, and cortical tissues. These rare specimens provide unique insights into the morphology and evolution of ancient flora during the Carboniferous period. The author, a distinguished paleontologist, meticulously examines the stems' cellular components, revealing intricate vascular bundles, fibrous sheaths, and mucilaginous canals. Through comparative analysis with extant ferns, the author illuminates the structural similarities and differences between these prehistoric and modern species. This work significantly contributes to our understanding of the diversity and complexity of plant life in Earth's distant past, offering valuable perspectives on the origins and relationships of plant groups that continue to thrive today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…